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THE 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS, 


WITH  THE 


DOCTRINAL  STANDARDS 


LITURGY, 


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Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom,  teaching 

and  admonishing  one  another  in  Psalms  and  Hymns  and 

Spiritual  Songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts 

unto  the  Lord.    Colo-ssians  3:16. 


NEW  YORK  : 

BOARD     OF    PUBLICATION, 

34  Vesey  Stf.eet.  cor.  or  Cnrr.cn. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1859,  by 

8  EV 

On  bell   I  '   Dutch  Church  in 

North  America,  in  Court 

of  the  1  -  he  Southern  District 

of  New 


BEIEF    NOTICE 

OF   THF 

Psalms    and   Hymns    used   by    the    Reformed 
Church. 


It  has  ever  been  a  principle  of  the  Church  that  no  Psalms  not* 
Hymns  may  be  publicly  sung  in  the  Reformed  Protestant  Dutch 
Churches,  but  such  a?  are  approved  and  recommended  by  the  General 
Synod.  Previously  to  the  American  Revolution,  the  psalmody  of  the 
Church  embraced  only  the  Psalms  in  the  Dutch  language,  usually 
bound  up  in  the  Bibles  then  in  common  use.  The  version  approved 
by  the  Synod  was   that  of  Dathenus.     In  addition  to  this,  the  new 

a  of  Psalms  and  Hymns  compiled  and  adopted  hi  the  Nether- 
lands, in  the  year  177o,^.was  subsequently  approved.  After  the 
period  of  the  American  Revolution,  when  it  was  found  necessary  to 
introduce  English  singing,  the  Rev.  Dr.  Livingston  compiled  a  book 
of  Psalms  and  Hymns  in  the  English  language,  which  was  published, 
with  the  express  approbation  and  recommendation  of  the  General 
Synod,  in  the  year  1759.  This  book  continued  in  use  in  the  churches 
until  the  year  1512,  when,  at  the  instance  of  the  Classis  of  Jfew 
York,  the  Particular  Synod  of  New  York  referred  the  subject  relative 
to  the  revision  of  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  then  in  use,  to  the  General 
Synod.  The  reference  was  favourably  entertained  by  t!>_  - 
they  requested  the  Rev.  Professor  Livingston  to  make  the  selection  of 
Psalms  and  Hymns,  agreeably  to  the  views  then  expressed,  and 
appointed  a  committee  to  whom  the  same  should  be  submitted  for 
their  examination  and  approval.  At  the  session  of  the  Synod,  held 
in  October,  1813,  this  committee  reported  in  favour  of  the  selection, 
and  the  Synod  accordingly  adopted  it,  entered  upon  then-  records  a 
minute  highly  complimentary  to  the  distinguished  compiler,  and  made 
the  necessary  arrangements  for  its  publication  and  introduction  into 
the  public  worship  of  the  churches. 

In  the  year  1830,  the  General  Synod  deemed  it  expedient  that  an 
additional  number  of  Hymns  should  be  added  to  those  contained  in 
the  book  then  in  use,  and  accordingly  a  committee  was  appointed  to 
make  a  selection,  on  a  variety  of  subjects,  with  a  view  to  constitute  a 

d  book  of  Hymns.  At  the  next  session  of  the  Synod,  this 
committee  reported  a  selection  of  one  hundred  and  seventy-two 
additional  Hymns,  which  were   approved,  ordered  to  be  published 

(3) 


4  BRIEF    NOTICE. 

as  a  second  book  of  Hymns,  and  authorized  to  be  used  in  all  the 
churches.  At  the  instance  of  the  General  Synod's  Sabbath  School 
Board,  a  committee  was  appointed  at  the  meeting  of  the  Synod,  in 
June,  1S42,  to  compile  a  book  for  the  use  of  the  Sabbath  Schools  of 
the  Church.  The  selection  as  reported  by  the  committee,  embraced 
many  Hymns  suitable  for  social  as  well  as  Sabbath  School  worship. 
It  was  approved  by  the  Synod,  in  the  year  1343,  and  ordered  to  be 
published,  under  the  title  of  the  "  Social  and  Sabbath  School  Hymn 
Book." 

The  Board  of  Sabbath  School  Union  being  about  to  publish  a 
second  edition  of  this  book,  requested,  in  the  year  1845,  that  the 
Synod  would  furnish  an  additional  number  of  Hymns  for  the  purpose 
of  filling  up  certain  blank  pages  on  the  last  sheet  of  the  work.  On 
considering  this  request,  the  Synod  resolved,  in  view  of  the  fact  that 
the  Hymns  now  authorized  to  be  used  by  the  churches  were  com- 
prised in  three  separate  books,  and  that  still  additional  Hymns  on 
certain  subjects  were  needed,  to  refer  the  whole  subject  of  the  Hymn 
Book  to  a  committee,  to  consider  the  importance  of  a  new  arrange- 
ment, and  with  instructions  to  report  such  new  Hymns  as  would  make 
the  collection  more  complete.  At  the  meeting  of  the  General  Synod 
in  June,  1S46,  this  committee  presented  their  report  recommending 
such  new  arrangement,  and  at  the  same  time  submitting  a  selection 
of  Hymns  on  a  variety  of  subjects,  to  the  number  of  three  hundred 
and  forty-two  The  Hymns  thus  submitted  were  approved  by  the 
Synod,  and  the  committee  were  authorized  to  complete  the  work,  and 
prepare  the  whole  for  publication  as  speedily  as  convenient.  The 
Board  of  Direction  were  also  empowered  to  carry  out  the  necessary- 
arrangements  for  printing  the  same.  All  this  has  been  done,  and  the 
present  work  is  the  result  of  such  action.  The  book  thus  completed 
will  compare  favourably  with  the  various  selections  used  by  the  several 
denominations  of  Christians  in  our  land,  and  it  is  fervently  hoped  will 
prove  a  happy  auxiliary  in  promoting  the  devotions,  public,  social,, 
and  private,  of  the  members  of  our  Church. 

THOMAS  M.  STRONG, 
Stated  Clerk  of  General  Synod. 
JVeiv  York,  June,  1S47. 


In  June,  1S5S,  the  General  Synod  resolved,  "  That  the  future  issuing 
of  our  Psalmody  be  committed  to  the  Board  of  Publication."  The 
Board  accordingly,  having  carefully  revised  the  Book,  now  send  it 
forth  in  an  improved  form. 

Xew  York,  October,  1S59. 


IXDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


THE   PSALMS   AND   THE   HYMNS. 


Aaron.    Ps.  99.  H.  85,  128. 
Abba  Father.     H.  306,  312,  395,  I 
Abraham.  Covenant  with. 
Faith  of.    409. 
Rejoicing  in  Christ.     H.  11-2. 
Activity.  Christian.     H.  415.  41*.  424. 
Adam."  Tint  ?r.  IS  Ps.  8.  H.  1S5. 

Fallof.     H.  174. 

.     H.  331,  332, 481 
AjUcti  -U3. 

"■ 
Praise  in.     Ps.  103.  H.  361. 
Sanctified.     Ps.  119  114-18).  H.  363,  378. 
Sent    from   God.     Ps.   125.    H.  176,  178, 

346.  4: 
Submission  in.     H.  Z< 52,      '" 
434.  438. 
Aged,  The.     Ps.  1  .  667. 

Aour-s  Prayer.    K.  585. 
Alarmine.  '  Ps.  9.  35.  H.  ! 
Amen.     H.  502. 

Anaels,  Adore  Christ.     Ps.  97,  337. 
inp.     Ps.  34.  91.  H.  147. 
Song  of.     H.  114. 
Wei  -   -     r-.-    jis.     H 

Anger.    H.  229, 

H.  698. 
j&wvmr,  Christian.     H.  419,  421. 

.     H.  56,  303,  317/ 
425    541. 
Assurance  of  Faith.     H.  171,  318,  329. 
Atheism.     Ps.  14.  36,  53. 
Atonement.     Ps.  22,  69.  H.  61,82,118-132. 
Neees  rl.  H.  84,  106,121. 

Attrilsutes.     See  God. 
Autumn.     - 


Backsliding.  Deplored.    Ps.  51,  85.  H.  373. 

Recoverv  from.     H.  370-372,  616. 
Baptism.     H.  514 

Prayer  for  baptised  children.  H.  828-2*8. 
Bearing  the  Cross.     H.  301,  303,  312. 

.  Blessedness  of.     Ps.  32.  H.  325, 


336. 

Cline-incr   to   Christ.     H.  345,  347,    382, 

Dyin_- 

Duti.*  of.     Ps.  15.  H.  387-391 

Longing  after  God.  Ps.  42.  63.  73.  H.  392.  I 

1* 


Mourning  for  Sin.     H.  355-360,  364-366, 
-.  368. 

s.     H.  344.  352,  462-464. 
3 

:».reh. 
I  hrist    H.  62,  327,  32S 

-    -4<;>3. 

Charity. 
-.  i  Death. 
mpared  with  Nature.  Pa.  19,  lift* 

H.  24. 

Ps.  119. 
Stodyof.     Ps.  119.     H.  23. 
Value  of.     H.  18-22. 

Birthdav.     H.  687, 

Ps.  133,141.    H.  231-399. 
Burial  Anthem.     K.  747a  748. 

Calvary.     I 

■':•. n.     H.  429. 
.   Christian.     H.  451-457. 
To  the  poor.     Ps.  15,37.41.  112. 

- 

:  t-    .  "  i  - 

Boantv  of  piety  in.     H. 
Death  of.     See  Heath. 

119.    H.  195,  247, 

Ps.  8. 
Prayed  for.     H.  25 

Seeking  Guidance.     H.  65? 

Ivenl  of.    Ps.  96-98.  H.  109-117. 
Advocate.     H.  132,  135,1    6.478, 
All-Sufficiency  of.    P..  16.    H.  59,  60, 

n   of.     Ps.  ?4.  47.  68-    H.  139, 
142. 
Atonement  of.     See  Atonement, 
Birth  of.     See  A 
Bread  of  Lite.     H.  534. 
I      Captain  of  Salvation.     H.  120. 
'      Compassion  of.     See  Sympathy, 
- 
Covenant  with.     ] 
Dav  Star,     H.  79. 
Deity  of,     Pa.  86,  102.     H,  72-78. 
Bon.     Ps.  2.  110   H.  74 


(5) 


INDi 


OF    St 


Equal  with  the  Father.     H.  75. 

Ever-living.     H.  136.  137. 

Exaltation  of.     Ps.  2,  S,  IL  82,  78,  110. 

H.  141-145,   147. 
Example.     Ps.  109.     H.  385,  411. 
Excellency   of.      Pa,    45,  71.     H.   58-60, 

64-70,  76. 
Faithfulness  of.     H.  77,  141. 
Forerunner.     H.  140. 
Foundation.     Ps.  US.     H.  S33. 
Fountain.     H.  B9,  245j  252,  -26*,  577. 
Friend.     H.  10-2,  103,  671. 
Fullness  of.     H.  64,  S 
Gift  of  God.     H.  96. 
Head.     H.  62. 

Hiding  place.     H.  9?.  100,347. 
High  Priest.     Pa.  110.     H.  85-88  128. 
Imnianuel.     H.  61,  72.  73.  78. 
Incarnation  of.     H.  61,  107,  117. 

Intercessor.     H. . 

Judge.     Ps.  50,97,  149.     H.  148-150,755. 
King.     Ps.  45,  47,   72.   110,   132.     H.   47, 

54,  138,  139,  5:,T.  5-7.  7>T. 
Lamb.     H.  51,  82-^Mj  146. 
Light.     H.  287,  572, 
Lord  of  Angels.     HL147. 
Love  C:.     Ps.35,  EI.  53,  165,  342, 

Mediator. '  Ps.  89.     H.  61,1 
Meekness  of.     Ps.  109.     11.95. 
Mission  of.     H.  52,  108,  115. 
Name  of.     H.  61.  • 
Offices  of.     H.  -     81. 

H.  104 
Physician.     H.  92,  184.  21  2. 
Pilot.     H.  671. 
Praise  to.     See  Praise. 
Prince  of  Peace.     H.  115,  558. 
Prophet.     H.80,81. 
Preciousness  of.     H.  57,  58,  70,  94. 
Refuge,     H.  324,  347. 
R  ig       :.     See  Kino. 
Resurrection  of.     Ps,  22,  118.    H.  133-135. 
Righteousness.     Ps.  71.     H.  97. 329, 385. 
Rock.     Ps.  lis.     H.100. 
Root  of  David.     H.  78. 


Safety  of.     Ps.  46,  76,  102,  125,  135,  149. 

H."4< -. 
Uniting  with.     H.  311,  31S,  471,  472,  535, 
544. 
Comfort  mntgkt.    Ps.  27,  94,  119. 
Coming    to   Christ.     H.  Ill,  244-247,   252, 
257,  26(),    263,   264,  269,  270,  274,   276, 
.  -  .  477. 

Communion   of   Saints.     Ps.    16,    106,    138. 
H.  400-403. 

.    oi  Christ.      H.    56,    303,   312, 
'317,  318,  535,    541,472,  473,  699. 
Of  Sin.     Ps.  32,  38,  51,  180.     H.  12,  270, 
271,  284. 
Conflict,  Christian.     H.  365,  421,  424,  425. 
Conformity  to  Christ.     H.  395,  411. 
Conscience.     Ps.  32,  38,  51,  119. 
Consecration,  Self.     Ps.  116,  119.     H.  307, 
31s.  323,  535,699. 
Of  Children.     H.  223-228,  512.  519. 
.  Christian.     H.  i 
Consolation.     H.  435.  43) 
Contentment.     Ps.  131.     H.  238,   433,   440, 
i         441,448. 

\ Conversion.     Ps.  110.    H.  308,     ... 
Joy  of.     Ps.  126.     H.  296,297. 

-    ..     H.  203-205,   207,  26S, 

\  Covenant,  of  Grace.     Ps.  89,  106.     H.    544. 
.     Ps.  33,  104,  136,   14s.    H.  3,  34, 
35,  173. 
Cross.     II .  123,  124,  144,  2S2,  304. 
Glorying  in.     H.  130,  131,  545. 
Bearing:     H.  Sol.  303,  312. 
Crucifixion.     Ps.  22,  69.     H.  123,  129. 
Crown  of  life.     H.  424,  426,  427,  445,  732. 

Darkness,  Spiritual.     Ps.  42,  88.     H.  356, 

357,  364,  392. 
Removed.     H.  306.  360,  361,  374. 
Death,  Disarmed.    Ps,  31,  71,  89. 

Gain,     H.  727,  732,  736.  744. 

General.     Ps.  49,   90.     H.    703-707,  710- 


Second  coming  of.     Ps.  96,  97.     H.  148- 
150,  756.  759.  763,  766. 

Shepherd.     Ps.  23,  119.     H.  101,  371. 

Substitute.     I  i 

Sufferings  of.     Ps.  22,  69,   110.     H.   118, 
119,  122-127,  131,  132. 

Sun.     Ps.  19,     I E. 

Svnipathv  <-'.     H.  88,  345. 

Truth.     H.  91, 

Union  to.     See  Believers. 

Way.     H.  91. 
Christians.     See   1 
Christian   Life.      H.   411,   412,    428,    447, 

464. 
Church.     H.  467. 

Beauty  of.     Ps.  45.  48.  87.     H.  468,  552. 

Beloved  of  God.     Ps.  87,  108,  135. 

Garden  of  God.     Ps.  92.'  H.  469 

Love  for  the.     Ps.  137. 

Organization  of  a.     H.  474. 

Plea iing  under  desertion.     Pa,  70,8   , 

Pleading  under  persecution.     I  - 

Privileges  of.    Ps.  132. 


713. 

Of  Infants.     H.  720-726. 
I     Of  a  Pastor.     H.  717-719. 

te.     H.    727-748. 
I     Of  a  Sister.     H.  749. 
Of  Youth.     H.  664.  722. 

g  in  Jesus.     H.  750. 
Decrees.     H.  168-172. 

.  Self.     See  Consecration. 
Of  a  Church.     See  Sanctuary. 
Delav.     Ps.95.     H.  192,  194-196,  254,  256, 

259.  S    8. 
\DeUght  in  God.     Ps.  18,  63,  73,  84. 
Deliverance,  from  Death.    Ps.  31,  118. 
From  Distress.     Ps.  18,  31,  84,  126. 
i     From  Evil  Company.     H.  314. 
i     From  Temptation.  *  Ps.  3.  12,  18. 
Despondency,  Rebuked.     H.  351,  366,  376, 

381. 
Diligence,  Urged.     H.  415,  416. 
Doubts  and  Fears.    Ps.  3,  31.   H.  396,422. 

Early  Piety.     Ps.  8,  34,  78.     H.  ■ 
Education,    Religious.      Ps.     34,  7?.     H. 

4" -.459. 
Eavpt's  Plaaues.     Ps.  105. 
Election.     H.   45,   1683-172,    301,  331,   333, 
i         335,499. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Aiemies,  praved  for.     Ps.  35,  109. 

gttmity,  644*  707-710,  768. 

Mining.     Pa.  4,  139,  141.  H.  639-642. 

Saturday.     643. 
Example.     H.  411.412,428. 

Of  Christ.     See  Chritt. 

Faith.     Ps.  32. 

Conflicts  of.     H.  353,  367,  465. 

Gift  of  God.     H.  4U4. 

life  o\\     H.  334. 

>."'>t  meritorious.     H.  406. 

Power  of.     H.  407,  4u9. 

Prayed  for.     H.  12,278,335. 

Summary  of.     H.  598. 

Triumph  of.     H.  171. 
Family.  Government.    Ps.  101.  H.  209,466. 

Happy.     P?.  133.  H.  232. 

Parting.     H.  684 

Worship.     Ps,  101,  133,  141.  H.  641,  642, 
695. 

"  to  Missionaries.     H.  561,  599. 
Fast  Day,  for  Revival.     H.  611,  620. 

For  War.     Ps.  60.    H.  672-673. 
Fear,  Half.    Ps.  119. 
Fbrerunner.    See  Christ. 

rum.     Ps.  32.  H.  21    . 

Praise  for.     Ps.  103. 

Prayer  for.    Ps.  25,  51,  130.   H. 
4*7. 
Forsaking  all  for  Christ.     H.  312. 
Foundation,  Firm.     H.  333. 
Fountain.     See  Christ. 
Friends.  F-.v:'...  .     :'.      H.  >>$4,  685. 

Reunion  of.     H. 
Funeral.     See  Burial  and  Death. 

Qetieemane,    H.  US.  119. 
Gihad.  Balm  of.     H.  262. 
God,  All  in  all.     Ps.  127.   H.  293. 
Almighty.     H.  27,  31. 


Law  and.     H.  242,  255. 

Preaching  of.     H.  503-505. 

Success  of.    Ps,  110.  H.  494,  551,  560,575, 
580,  592. 

Trumpet.     H.  242,  255,  611. 
Grace.     Ps.  66.  130,  138. 

And  Glory.     Ps.  84,  91. 

Free.     H.*  252,  319-321,  309,  330,  499. 

Sought.     H.  275. 

Miracle  of.     H.  309. 
Gratitude.     Ps.  116,  118.  H.  315,  316,   335,, 

385,  450. 
Grave.     See  Burial,  Death  and  Rest. 

Hannah.     H.  690. 
Harvest,     Ps.  65,  147.  H.  652,  653. 
Spiritual.     Ps.  126.   H.  624,  654. 
Health.     See  Sickness. 
Hearing  the  Word.     H.  7-9,  11,  13-17. 
Heaven   Anticipated.     Ps.  17.   H.  444,  730, 


All-s 


M 


Ps.  "39.  H.  30. 


All-sufficient.     Ps.  73. 

Confidence  in.    H.  34S.  349,  367,  410,  413. 
Eternitv  of.     Fs.  90,  93.  H.  33. 
FaiiWdl     -  Ps.  89,  105,  140. 

Goo -less  of.    Ps.  8,  103,  111,  145,  146.  H. 

Guide      H.  344. 

Incomprehensible.     Ps.  145.  H.  28. 

Jehovah. 

Ps.  7,  34.   H.  36-3^,  41. 
Justice  of.     H. 

Majesty  of.     Ps.  6>,  89,  96,  97,  39. 
Mer  5  ,145. 

Omnipresence  of.    Ps.  139. 

i  of.     Ps.  111.  136,  145. 
Portion.       Ps.  4.  73.  H.  293. 
Preserver.     Ps.  12 
Refuse.     Ps.  55,  61.   H.  34S. 
Shepherd.     Ps.  23,  119- 
Sovereign.     Ps.  8,   113,    144.  H.   25,  26, 
(8-170. 
Golgotha.    H.  132. 
Goepel,  Banner.     H.  580. 
Blessings  of.     Ps.  19,  89.  H.  240,  241. 

,  r_'.<.  54'*. 
Fuliness  of.     H.  240.  -245.  528. 
Invitations  of.     H.  243-247,  255-257,  262- 
264,  528-531. 


767, 

Christ  the  srlorv  of.     H.  7S0,  787. 
Holiness  of.     H.  781-783. 
Hume  of  Believers.     H.  ." 
Rest  in.     H.  379,  771,  774. 
Saints  in.     H.  777.  77-.  '•  1 
Worship  of.     H.  787,  788. 
Heavenly  Mindedness.     H.  443.  444,  446. 
Hezekiah,  Song  of.     H.  692. 
Hell.      Ps.  9,  35,  36,  51.    H.  186,  189,  706- 

712.  ' 
Hiding  Place.     See  Christ. 
Holiness,  Christians  elected  to.     H.  172. 
Hosanna.     H.  115,  548,  628,  637. 
Holy  Spirit.     Comforter.     H.  155,  157,  162, 
*163. 
Given.     Ps.  6«.  H.  167. 
Grieving  the.     H.  254, 
Illumination  bv.     H.  151-154, 
Praise  for.     H."  154. 
Prayer  for.     Ps.  51.  H.  15,  151,  167,  4S8, 

615,  621-623,  630. 
Witness  of.     H.  156-157,  163   779. 
See  Family  and  Heaven. 
,  Hope.     H.  350,  351. 
Humility.     Ps.  32.  131. 
Hypocrites,  warned.     Ps.  50. 

Idolatry.     Ps,  16,  115,  135.  H.  20S,  209. 

Immanuel,     See  Christ. 

Imputation  of  Christ's  righteousness.  Ps.  72, 

H.  97,  12n,  127,  329:4*9. 
'  Inability,   Sinner's.     H.  184,  185,  200,  205. 

Incarnation.     See  Christ. 
'Inconstancy.     Ps.  106.  H.  369,  375. 

Infants.     See  Baptism  and  Death. 

Ingratitude.     Ps.  78.  H.  191,  267,  369. 
, Inspiration.     Ps.  19.  H.  20. 

Intercession.     See  C hrist. 

Invitations.     See  Gospel. 

Israel .     See  Jews. 

The  Christian.     H.  464. 

Invocations.     H.  7-9,  158,  160-162, 

Jehovah .     See  God . 
See  Christ. 
Jew.     Prayer  for.  H.  337,  493,  601-609. 
Jou.     H.  337-342. 

Over  conversion .     Ps.  126.  H.  296,297, 
Joshua,  the  Christian.     H.  466. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Jubilee.     H.  242,  265,  562,  591. 
Judgment,  Final.    Ps.  50,  149.    H.  755-76' 
Christ  cornim*  to.     Ps.  98.    H.  148-150. 
Juttice  and  Equity.     Ps.  15.     H.  449. 
Juitinoaiion.     Ps,  32,  130.    H.  206,  329. 

Kingdom  of  God. 

Prayer  for  its  coming.     H.  491,  492,  553, 

554,559, 
Progress  of.     H.  551,  568,  569,  575. 
Universality  of.     Ps.   2,   72,   89,    96.     H. 
494,  556,  557,  562,  57y-5>l,  5>5,  5s7. 
Knocking  at  the  Door.     H.  24S,  265. 
Knowledge,  Bought    Ps.  19,  119. 
Alone,  is  vain.     H.  387. 

labourers.  P'.-v  r  fcr.      H.  5>4. 
Lamb.     See  '        ;'. 
Latter  Dw  Qt>     ^  H.  556.  575,  591. 
Law  of  G\i.     M.  23,  -2'..  .   .. 

Its  spirituality.     H.  203, 

Its  use.     H.  904,  205, 

First  Command.    Ps.  53,  135.     H 


Second        -  Ps.  115.     H.  . 

Third          u  Ps.  15.     H.  _ 

Fourth        «  Ps.  5,  63,  92,  115.     H. 

• 

Fifth            "  Ps.  :              219-22?       . 

Sixth           "  Ps.  a 

Seventh      "  H.  233,  234,  682,  683. 

Eighth        '•  H.  . 

Ninth          "  Ps.  12,  39.     H.  3i,  415. 

Tenth          ';  R2' 

Lite,  Christian.  S 

Short.     Ps.  39,  89,  90,  144.  H.  700-704. 

Uncertain.    H. 
Lenginm  after  God.    Sea  Bel        t. 
Lord's  Di-u     Ps.92.     H.  218. 

Dav  of  Christ's  Resurrection.     Ps.  US. 
Delieht  in.     H.  21:3-215. 

Morning.     Ps.  5.  6  3.     H.  216. 
Type  of  Heaven.     H.  213-215. 
Lara**  $  i  H.  521. 

Invitation  to.     H.  528-531. 

Jov  in.     H.  472,  523,  524,  539,  542-545. 
Preparation  tor.     H.  525-530. 
Prayer  at     H.  535-537. 
Thanks  for.     H.  546-54S. 
Love,  Civ 

Of  Brethren.     See  Brotherly  Love. 

To  God.     H.  387,  388,  391. 

To   Christ.     H.  52-54,  57-61,  63,  66-71, 

95.  3C>9.     • 
Christian.     H.  398,  400-403. 
To  Creature,   dangerous.      H.    299,   302, 
397. 
Loving  Kindness,  Christ's.     H.  41. 
Looking  to  Christ.     H.  300,  366. 

.  101.     H.  220. 
Man,   Created  in  God's   Intake.     Ps.   139. 
H.  174. 
Fallen.     See  Sin. 
Frail.     See  Life. 
Insignificant.  "  Ps.  5.  39,  B9,  144. 
Mariners,    Ps.  107.     H.  663-671. 


\Marriage.    Ps.  188.     H.  232,  632,  683. 
,   Mary,  Song  of.     H.  693. 
Med'iat'.-r.  "See  Christ. 

■Mediation.     Ps.  63,  119.     H.  430,  442,460. 
461. 

is.     Ps.35,  109,  120.     H.  230. 
'</.     See  Darkness  and  Despond- 
ency. 
Mehhizedtc.     Ps.  110.     H.  55. 

Mercies,  Praise  for.     Ps.  63,  103,   136,   139. 
Mtrit,  disclaimed.    Ps.  16, 119  (7).  H,  326. 

- 
Miracle  of  Grace.     See  Grace. 
Mirachs'  in  Wilderness.     Ps.  106,  107,  114. 
Millennium.     H.   494,  579.     See  Mission-' 
org  t 

mmission  of.     H..503. 
Consecration  to.     H.  512. 
Death  of.     H.  717-719. 
Installation  and  Ordination  of.     Ps.  132, 

-.  511. 
Prayer  for.     H.  504,  506,  509,  510. 
Praise  for.     H.  503,507. 

■Us,  Call  for.  H.  563,574,593,594. 
Charge  to.     H.  561,  595-599. 
Departure  of.     H.  595,  594 

Caute.    H.  490-495,  549- 
! spel,   Success    of,  and   Christ,  a 
King. 
Morning.     Ps.  3,  134.     H.  634-637. 
Mountains,  The  Three.     H.  694. 

3  ng  of.     H,   55.     Death   of.     H. 
-     .  734. 

National,  Occasions.     H.  679-681. 

Mercies.      Ps.  18.  75,  126,  144. 
Xature,  compared  -with  Scripture.     Ps.  19, 

119,  (4).     H.  23,  24. 
Needful,  One  Thing.     H.  196,  193. 

•    .     Ps.  51.     H.  151-153,  200,  275, 

.     H.  645-649. 
Xight,  Songs  in.     Ps.  126.    H.  361. 

Oath.     H.  211. 

H.   340,410. 
Orphans.     Pa,  27.      H.  456. 

'.     H.  196,  193. 

ivenete. 
Parental  anxiety.     H.  921,  228. 
Duty.     Ps.  101.     H.  225,466. 
Parting  of  Friends.     H.    35. 

Pastor t  Choice  of.     H.  506. 

Sickness  of.     H.  716. 

Death  of.     H.  717-719.    See  Ministry*. 
Peace,  Christian,     H.  104,  356. 
Ps.  120. 

National.     H.  677,  679,  680. 
Perjury.     H.  312. 

Perseverance.     Ps.  138.     H.  333,  432. 
Pestilence,     Ps.  91.     H.  675. 
Pilgrims.     See  V- 
Pisjah.     H.  7:34,  770,  773. 
Pleasure,     Vanity  of.      Ps.   40.      H.   299, 
397. 

.See   Charity. 
Portion,  God  our.     Ps.  73.    H.  42. 


IXDEX    OF    SUBJ 


Praise,  to  God.  Ps.  S,  9,  IS,  19.  81,  29,  34, 
48,  57,  63,  15-68,  71,  78, 75,  84,95, 
108.  108-108,  111,  113,  117,  1-26,  134-136. 
188,  144-150.  H.  1-17,  25-3S,  169,173, 
175.  4v.«,  480,  678-880,  689. 
To  Christ.  Ps.  40,  45,  47,  88,  69,  71,  7-2, 
95,  B9,  96-9S,  110,  117,  US.  H. 
51-71,  78-81,  86,  95,  10T,  117,  138,  7?7, 

To  the  Spirit.     H.  151,  15-2,  154,  167. 
To  the  Trinity.     H.  46-50. 
Prauer,  Encouragement    to.     Ps.  4,  34,  65, 
66,  108.     H.4-" 
Exhortation  to.     H.  4->l. 
Importunity  in.     Ps.  119  (19).     H.  4S5. 
The  Lord's.     H.  486-500. 
Nature  of.     H.  479. 
Secret.     H.  430,  460,  483. 
And  watchfulness.     H.  422,  426,  431. 
ttion.     H.  168-179,335. 
Presence  of  God,  sought.     H.  13. 
Preserver,  God  our.     Ps.  10,  13S.      H.  181, 

333. 
Priest.     See  Christ  a  Priest. 
Pride.     Ps.  131.     H.  42>. 
Prieonereaf  Hope.     H.  998. 

.     .  -I.     H.  093,  316, 
of   Faith.      See    Uniting    with 
"  Church. 
Promises.     Ps.  119  (5).     H.  333. 
Pleaded.    Ps.  119  (10,  90>     H.  269,  270, 

Providence.      Ps.  9,  65,  104,   135,  136,  147. 
H.  175-183. 
Confidence  in.    Ps.  36,  146.    H.  176,  179- 
189. 

Mysteries  of.     Ps.  73.     H.  177,  17S. 

Bate,  Christian.     H.  417,  423. 

S  -k-ness. 
Rain.     Ps.  65,  135,  147. 

H.  342.     See  Christ. 
lion.     See  Atonement. 
Refuge .     See  G>  ■  I  an  i  CA  net . 
Regeneration.     See  New  Birth. 
Rejoicing.     See  J>.t/. 

Remembrance  of  Christ,  enjoined.     H.  473. 
522. 

.  51.     H.   190,  267, 
2M--    .  .-     . 

u39,  193,  131.    H.  ISO,  3S0, 
384,434-441,  737. 
Best,  sought.     H.  343. 

In  Grave.     H.  727,  798,  746,  747,  750. 
In  Heaven.     See  Heaven. 
Promised.     Ps.  95.  H.   246. 
Resurrection,  of  Christ.     See  Christ. 

Ot'  Christians.      Ps.  16,  17,  49,  71,  SS,  89. 

H.  751-754. 
General.     H.  764.  766. 
Retirement.     H.  460,461. 
Revival*,  enjoyed.     Ps.  So,  109.    H.  626. 
Sought     Ps.  70,  80.     H.  610-625. 

•i,  American.     Ps.  IS.     H.  6S1. 
Rich's,  vanity  of.     Ps.  49.     H.  236. 
Righteousness.     See  Christ. 
Rock.     See  Christ. 


Sabbath.  See  Lord's  Pay. 
Sacraments.  H.  513,  515. 
Sacririce,  of  Christ.     Ps.  40,  69.      H.  89-85, 

89,  106. 
Sailors.     See  Mariners. 
Saints.     See  Believers. 
Salvation,  bv  grace.    Ps.  S5.     H.  309,  310, 

319-321.' 
Joyful  sound  of.     H.  251,  550. 
Not  bv  works.     H.  906,  207,  2S7. 
Samuel'    Ps.  99.     H.  697. 
Sanctincation,  praved  for.      Ps.     119,  (11, 

16).     H.  358,  365,  368, 490, 
Sa nctuarv,  Attendance  upon.     Ps.  92.     H. 

"-17." 


Dedication  of.     H.  627,  62S,  630-633. 

God  present  in.     Ps.  84,  B7,  189. 

Invitation  to.     Ps.  95, 150.     H.  31S,  475. 

Love  to.     Ps.  87,  4-.   59,63,84,  99,  122, 
137.     H.  47". 
Saturday  Evening.     H.  643. 
Saviour.     See  Christ. 
Scriptures.     See  Bible. 
Seasons.     Ps.  65,  147.     H.  650,  655. 

Spring.     H.  651. 

Summer.     Ps.  147.     H.  652-654. 

Autumn.     H.  656. 

Winter.     Ps.  147.     H.  657, 
Secret  Prayer.     See  Frayer. 
Se/r'-Dedication.     See  Goneeeratum . 

Denial.     H.  144,418,495,488. 

Examination.  Ps.  86,  139.  H.  286,  396,  525. 

Renunciation.     H.  i"  6. 

Righteousness.     H.  326. 
Shame.     See  Ashamed. 
Shepherd.     See  Ch rist  and  God. 
Sickness.     Ps.  6.  39.     H.  377,  435. 

Recoverv  from.   Ps.  116.   H.  437,  689,699; 
Sin,  Deceitful.     Ps.  19.     H.  36S. 

Guilt  of.     H,  92.  132.  881,  889. 

Indwelling.     H.   991,  355,  357,  35S,  363, 
375, 

National,     Ps.  107.     H.  674 

Original.     Ps.  14,  51.     H.  1»4,  1S5,  200. 

Secret.     Ps.  19. 

Universal.     Ps.  14,  53. 
Sinners,  exhorted.     Ps.  2.     H.  267,  313. 

Invited.     Ps.  88,  95,  98.  H.  108,  840-958 
-.  473,528-531. 

Warned.     Ps.  36,  49,  50.  53,  94.     H.  149„ 
184-900,  259,  261,  276,  700-706,  755. 
Sinai.     Ps.  ga     H.  255,  694. 
Slander.     Ps.  31,  120.     H.  237. 
Sloth,  Spiritual.     H.  415,  416,  424. 
Soldier,  Christian.     Ps,  144.     H.  4' 9,  421, 
424-426,  431. 

-y.  See  God. 
Spring'.  See  Seasons. 
Stars.     Ps.   147.  148. 

Of  Bethlehem.     H.  110,  111. 

At  Sea.  H.  66^. 
Strenath.  Promised.     H.  333.  417. 

Proportioned  to  trial .     H .  381 ,  433, 
Subi7iission.     See  Resignation. 
Summer.     See  Seasons. 
Sun  of  Righteousness.     See  Christ, 
Surrender  to  Christ.    H.  291,  293. 


10 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Tabor.     H,  694. 

Taking  up  the   Cross.     See  Cross. 
Temperance.     Pa.  107.     H.  236,  418,  428. 
Temptation.     Ps.    13,  25,  55.     H.  355,  357, 

358,  368,  375,  379,  426,  465. 

Overcome.     Ps.  3,  18.     H.  345,  352,  353, 
421,  422,  447. 
Thanksgiving.     See  Gratitude. 

National.     Ps.   21,  67,   75,  76,   144.     H. 
676-679. 
Throne  of  Grace.     See  M^rcy  Seat. 
Time,  Shortness  of.     Ps.  90.     H.   644,  700- 

704,  707.     See  Life. 
To-dai/.  Ps.  95.    H.  192,  194,  196,  256,  702, 
To-Morrow.     H.  192,  194,  196. 
Tolling  Bell     H.  705. 
Traveller's  Hymn.     Ps.  121.     H.  696. 
Trials.     See  Afflictions. 
Trinity.     H.  44-50,  227,  442,  578. 
Types'fulfiUed  in  Christ.     H.  354. 

Unbelief,  rebuked.     H.  177,  439. 
Union  to  Christ.     See  Believers. 

Victory,  over  national  foes.     Ps.  18,  20,  21,! 

75,  144.     H.  676. 
Vigilance.     See  Watchfulness. 
Vows,  Christian.     Ps.  116,  119  (3).     H.  31S, 


Watting.    Ps.  25,  27.    H.  346,  351. 
Wandering.    See  Backsliding. 


Warfare.     See  Conflict. 
War.     Ps.  20,  60.     See  Fast  Bay. 
Warning.     See  Sinners. 
Watchfulness,  over  the  tongue.      Ps.   39 
141.     H.  210,  237,415. 
Over  the  life.     H.  420,  422,  426,  427, 43L 
Way.     See  Christ. 
Wturiness.     See  Best. 
Welcome,  to  Young  Converts.    H.  471,  47-.' 

609,  626. 
Widows.     H.  456. 
Winter.    See  Seasons. 
Witness  of  the  Spirit.     See  Holy  Spirit. 
Words  of  Kindness.     Ps.  141. 
World,  "Creation  of.     Ps.  8,  &9,  95,  100,  104, 
136,    145-148.     H.   3,  6,  26,  27,  34,  35, 
173. 
Deadness  to.     H.  298,  301,  308. 
Renounced.     H.  299,  302,  314. 
Vanity  of.     Ps.  49,  62,  90.     H.  199,  302. 
308. 
Worship,  Delight  in.     Ps.  43,  48,  63,  84, 89. 
100,  122.  132. 
Close  of.     Ps.  117.     H.  476. 
Family.     See  Family. 
Public.     Ps.  63,  84,  132.     H.  475. 
Social.     Ps.  138.    H.  10, 482. 

Year.     Ps.  65.  147.     H.  645-649. 
Youth,  perils  of.     H.  660.    See  Children. 

Zeal.     H.  414-416. 

Zion.     Ps.  2,  48,  76,  110,  118,  121  132, 137. 

H.  1,  556,  561,  566,  567,  573,  575,  577, 

579.  601-605,  608,  609. 


INDEX   OF   AUTHORS, 


Appisox.  Joseph,  (born  1672,  died  1719), 

H\-mn  6,  696. 
Allen.  Rev.  Win.  D.  D..  (b.  1784),  H.  594. 
A-MBKOSH,  (b.  340,  d.  397),  H.  -27. 

Bakewell,  Rev.  John,  (b.  1721,  d.  1819), 

H.  146. 
Barbaulp,  Airs.  A.  L.,  (b.  1743,  d.  1S25), 

H.  4'  . 
Babxow,  Joel,  ib.   1755,   d.   1S12),   Psalm 

Beddoms,    Rev.    Benjamin,    (b.   1716,   d. 
.  etc.    Total  31. 
s,  Rev.  John,  (b.  1716,  d.  1798), 


Bethune.  Rev.  G.  W,  D.  D.,  (b.  1805),  H. 

Blacklock,  Rev.  T.,  D.  D.,  (b.   1721,  d. 

1791),  H.  4. 

Fohn,  LL.  D.,  (b.  1792),  H. 

130,  367, 
I 
Brewer,  Rev.  Jehoiada,  (b.  1752,  d.  1817), 

brat  berry,  h.  459. 
Bkown,  ! ' 

.  Airs.  Phebe  H.,  (b.  1753),  H.  461, 

'..622. 
Browne,  Rev.  Simon,  (b.  1680,  d.  1732), 

.  .'.7.497. 
Bcimer,  Aliss  Agnes,  H.  215.  649,1 
Burper,  R«t.  Geo.,  (b.  1752,  d.  1832),  H. 

m,  Rev.  Rich.,  (b.  174-. 

Burton.  Rev.  J.,  fb.  1733,  d.  1781),  H.  701 
Butcher,  Rev.  Edmund,  H.  32. 

Cawoop.  Rev.  John.    H.  697. 

Cennick  .  Rev.  John,  *.d.  1755),  H,  S5,  269. 

340,  Hi. 
Collett.  Rev.  J.,    H.  182. 
Collyer.  Rev.  W.  B  ,  D.  D.,  (b.  1782,  d. 

I.  71.  264,737. 
Cotteeill,  Rev.  Thomas,  H.  12.  151,  572. 
.  Nathaniel,  M.D.,  (b.  1721. d.  1788), 

H.  362,363. 
Cowper.  William,  (b.  1731,  d.   1800),  H. 

17,  etc.    Total  12. 
Crabbe,  Rev.  Geo.,  (b.  1754,  d.  1632),  H. 

352. 
Crupen.  H.  714. 
Cruttenpen,  Rev.   Robert,  (b.    1690,  d. 

1763).     H.  358. 

(11) 


Davie?.  Rev.  Samuel,  D.D.,(b.  1724.  dU 

1761),  H.  525,  535.  672.  765. 
Pe  Coetlogox,  Rev .  Charles  E.,  (d.  1820), 

H.  113. 
De  Fleury,  Mrs.  Maria,   H.  337. 
Denham,  Rev.  David.   H.  779. 
Dickson,  David,  (d.  1662V     H.  776. 
Doane,  Bishop,  (b.  1799,  d.  1859).  H.  91. 
Dobell,  Rev.  John.    H.  1S7.  51S. 
Doppripgf,  Rev.  Philip.  D.D  ,  (b.  1705, 

d.  1751),  H.  l,etc.     Total  54. 
Duncan.      H.  776. 
Dwight,    Rev.  Timothv,   D.D.,(b.   1752, 

d.  1818),  Ps.  IS,  etc.  H-  314.     Totai  15. 

Epmeston,  James.    H.  47'"',  635. 
Evans,  Rev.  Jonathan,  (b.  1749,  d.  1609), 
H.  531. 

Fawcktt   Rev.  John,  D.D.,  (b.    1740,  d. 

1817),  H.  20,  82,  etc.     Total  6. 
Fellows.  John.    H.  530,  546. 

Rev.  Isaac,  D.D.,(b.   17 


581 

Francis,  Rev.  Benjamin,  D.D,(b.  1734,  d. 
1799),     H.  627. 

Geekarpt,  Paul,  (b.    1606,  d.    1676,  H. 
;     346,  393. 
Gibbons.  Rev.  Thomas,  D.D.,  (b. 

1785),   H.  98.  etc.     Total  9. 
Godwin,  J..    H.    S 
Grant.  Sir  Robert,  (b.   1785,  d.   1535).  H. 

312,  345. 
Greene.  Thomas,    H.  221,  436. 
Grigg,  Rev.  Joseph,  (d.  1768  .  H.  _ 

'Hammond,  Rer.  William,  (d.   1753),    H. 

Harrison,  Susannah,  (b .  1751,  d.  1784.  H. 

Hart,    Rev.    Joseph,  (b.   1712,    d.  1755, 

H.  6.4-2.  etc.     Total  9. 
Hastings.  Dr.  Thomas,  (b.  1755),  H.  2,  33, 

etc.     Total  36. 
Ha  wets.  Rev.  Thomas,  M.   D.,  (b.  1734, 

d.  1820),  H.  118,  153,  257,  335,434. 
Heath,    H.  426. 
Heber  Bishop,  (b.  1763,  d.  1826),  H.  U0, 

554.  746.  756. 
Hewbotham.  Rev.  Ottiwell,  Ps.  119,  (22). 

H.  5.  24.67.  341.459. 
Hervey,  Rev.  James,  (b.    1713,   d.    1758), 

H.440. 


12 


INDEX  OF  AUTHORS. 


Horne,  Bishop,  (b.  1730,  d.  1792),  H.  656.   Porter,  Rev.  E.S.,  D.D.,(b.  1820), H.  574. 
Hoskins,  Joseph,  H.  11,  180,  200,322,  323,  Procd,  H.  683. 
496,  -"■' 


Humphries,  Rev.  Joseph,  H.  45. 
Hyde,  Mrs.  A.  B.,    H.  222,  254,  280,  607. 


Raffles,  Rev.  Thomas,  D.D.,  (b.    1788), 

H.  271,386,  777. 
Reed,  Rev.  Andrew,  D.D.,  H.    162,  305, 
Jones,  Rev.  Edmund,  (b.    1722,  d,   1765),  630,  6>6. 

H.  276.  Rippon,  Rev.  John,  D.D.,  H.  456. 

Robinson,  Rev.  Robert,  (b.  Iw35,  d.  1790), 
Kelly,   Rev.  Thomas,  (b.   1769,  d.   1855),  H.  124,338. 

H.  7,  9,  etc.     Total  21.  Ryland,  Rev.  John.    D.D.,  (b.  1753,  d. 

Ken,  Bishop,  (b.  1637,  d.  1711),  H.  634.       j         1525),  H.   1U7,  176,  612. 
Kennedy,  H.  169,  333. 
Kent,  Johu,  (b.  1766,  d.  1843),  H.  10,  328,  Scott,  E.   H.  44,183,230,452,  615,617,635. 

778.  Scott,  Rev.  Thomas,  (d.  1775),  H.  192. 

Kingsbl-ry,   Rev.   William,   (b.    1744,  d.   Scott,  Sir  Walter,  (b.   1771,  d.   1832),  H. 

1318),  H.  620.  75?. 

Knight,  H.  720.  | Shoveller,  H.  236,  646. 

Shrl'bsole,  (d.  1806),  H.  555. 
Lee,   H.  189.  Smith.  Rev.  S.  F.,  D.D.,  H.  749. 

Leech,    H.  675.  Steele,  Miss  Ann,  (b.  1716,  d.   1783),  H. 

Livingston,  Dr.  John  H.,  (b.  1746,  d.  1S25),  15  l^  et0.     Total  39. 

Ps.  56,  119  (21).  .Stennett,  Rev.  Joseph,  D.D.,  (b.  1663,  d. 

Livingstone,     H.  316.  1713),  H.   213,  547. 

Logan,  Rev.   John,  (b.  1748,  d.   1788),  H.   Stennett,  Rev.    Samuel,  D.D.,  (b.  1727, 

67,  etc.     Total  6.  d.  1795),  H.  23.     Total  10. 

Lyte,  Rev,  H.  F.,  (b.  1793,  d.    1847),    H.   Stocker,  Rev.  J.,    H.  161. 

87,  223,  556,  66-2,  667,  746.  Stowell,  Rev.   Hugh,  D.D.,  H.  433. 

Straphan,  Rev.  Joseph,    H.  455. 
Mackay,  Mrs.,    H.  750.  |  Strong,  Miss.    H.  681. 

Madan,  Rev.    Martin,  (b.   1726,  d.    1790).  Strong,  Rev.  Nathan,  D.D.,   (b.    1748,  d. 

H.  46,  etc.  •   B)»H.  284. 

Mason.  Rev.  John,  (d.  1694),  H.   214,  641,  Swaine,  Rev.  Joseph,  (b.    1761,   d.    1796), 

773.  H.  102,  231. 

Medley,  Rev.  Sam'l,  (b.   1738,  d.    1799),  [ 

H.  41,  etc.     Total  12. 


Merrick,  James,  (b.   1720,  d.  1761),     H. 

373,  604. 
Miller,  H.  401. 
Milman,  Rev.  H.  H.,  D.D.,  (b.  1791),  H. 

74:. 


Tate.  Nahum,  (b.  1652,   d.  1715),  Ps.   34, 

36,  42,  121. 
Tappan,  William  B.,  (b.  1795,  d.  1849),  H, 

771,  774. 

Tatlock,   H.  293. 

Thornby,    H.  252. 


Moore,  Rev.  Henrv,  (b.  1729,  d.  1802),  H.   Toplady,  Rev.  Augustas,  (b.  1740,  d.  171 
36,302.  H-  15,  etc.     Total  11. 


Montgomery,  James,   (b.    1771,  d.    1854),  Tucker 


H.  249,  etc.     Total  18 
Montgomery,  Rev.  Robert,  (b.  1806),  H 

764. 
Morell,  Rev.  Thomas,    H.  597. 
Mchlknberg,   Rev.    W.  A.,    D.D.,  (b. 

1302),  H.  772 


Turner,  Rev.   Daniel,  (b.   1710,  d.  1793), 
H.  274,  391,407. 


Yoke,  Mrs.,    H.  553,  585,  592,  599. 


'  Wardlaw,  Rev.  Ralph,  D.D.,  (b.  1799,  d. 
1553).  H.  83,  578. 
Needham,    Rev.  John,  (d.    1768),  H.   209,  Washbol'Rne,  Henry  S      H    743 

210   297   303   652  Watts,    Isaac,  D.D.,    ib.    Ii25,  d.    1.9R), 

Newton,  Rev.  John,'(b.  1722,  d.  1807),  H.  _    ***  versions  of  Psalms  and  114  Hymns. 
53,  etc.     Total  42.  Watkrbury,  Rev.  . .  B,   H.6  1.. 

A\  esley.  Rev.  Charles,  (b.  1  .»■»,   d.   1788), 

H.  14.  etc.     Total  27. 
White,  Henrv   K 
H.  31. 
Ogilvie,    Rev.  John,  D.D.,  (b.   1733,  d.   Wilks.  Rev.  Matthew,  H. 

1814),  H.  3. 
Olivers,  Rev.  Thomas,  (b.   1725,  d.  1799), 

H.  149,  150,344. 
Opie,  Mrs.,  (b.  1779,  d.  1853)  H.  35. 


Nicholson,    H.  14. 
Noel,  Hon.  and  Rev.  Baptist  W.,  (b.  17! 
H.  350,  522,  560. 


Peacock, 
Perronet, 

13S. 

Perry,    H.  125. 
Phippard,     H.  543 


519. 

v.  Edward,  (d.    1792), 


Williams,  Miss  H.  M.,    0>.  1759, 

H.  4 
WauAHs,  Rev.  William,  (b.  1717,  d.  1791) 

H.  507, 
Wingrove,     H.  309. 


York,  Mrs.,    II. 
Zixzrndoef,  N.  E.,(b. 


PSALMS. 


S.  M.  Watts. 

THE  WAY  AND  END   OF  SAINTS  AND   SINNERS. 

1  THE  man  is  ever  blessed 
Who  shuns  the   sinners'  ways, 

Amidst    their  councils  never  stands, 
c  takes  the  -scorner's  place: 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and   delight, 

Throughout    the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 
"With  waters  near  the  root  : 

Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live  ; 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Xot  so  the  ungodly  race. 
They  no  such  blessings  find  ; 

Their  hopes  shall  nee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 
Before  that  judgment  seat, 

"Where  all  the  saints,  at  Christ's  right  hand, 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

C  He  knows,  and  He  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 

A  dreadful  overthrow. 

13 


PSALMS. 
2  — Part  I.  L.  M.  "Watts. 

THE    FATHER    VINDICATES    HIS    MESSIAH. 

1  WHY  did  the  heathen  madly  rage, 

And  why  the  Jews  conspire  in  vain? 
Why  kings  and  rulers  all  engage, 
T  oppose  Messiah's  gracious  reign  ? 

2  "Come,  let  us  break  His  bands,"  they  say, 

"  We  '11  ne'er  be  governed  by  His  laws :" 
And  thus  they  cast  His  yoke  away, 
And  nailed  Messiah  to  the  cross. 

3  But  God  the  Father,  from  His  throne, 

Laughs  at  their  pride,  their  rage  controls ; 
He  '11  vex  their  hearts  with  pains  unknown, 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls. 

4  "I'll  vindicate  the  King  I  made, 

On  Zion's  everlasting  hill ; 
My  hand  shall  brino*  Him  from  the  dead, 
And  He  shall  reign  Messiah  still." 

2  — Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE    SOX    INVESTED    WITH    THE    KIXGDOM. 

1  TH'  eternal  Son,  with  power  arrayed, 

Declares  th7  unchangeable  decree ; 
"Thou  art  my  Son,"  the  Father  said, 
"This  day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 

2  For  sin  Thou  'st  offered  up  Thy  soul, 

And  Thou  7st  a  right  to  intercede ; 
Thy  life  shall  last  while  ages  roll, 

And  Thou  shaft  see  a  numerous  seed. 

3  Ask  then,  My  Son,  and  I  will  give 

The  heathen  for  Thy  vast  domain ; 
The  utmost  ends  of  earth  receive, 
And  boundless  be  Thy  blessed  reign. 

14 


PSALMS. 

4  But  nations    that  resist  Thy  grace. 

Shall  fall  beneath  Thine  iron  stroke ; 
Thy  rod  shall  crush  Thy  foes  with 
As  potters'  earthen*  work  is  broke." 

2  — Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts, 

THE  HOLY  GHOST  EXHORTS  RULERS  TO  SUBMISSION. 

1  "  NOW,"   saith  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord. 

To  those  who  sit  on  earthly  thrones. 
"  Rejoice  with  trembling  at  His  word, 
And  at  His  feet   submit  your  crowns, 

2  With  faith  and  love   address  the  Son, 

Lest  He  grow  angry,   and  ye  die  ; 
His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown, 
If  ye  provoke  His  jealousy. 

3  His  frown  shall  drive  you   quick  to  hull. 

For  He  is  God,   and  ye  but  dust. 
Happy  the  souls  that  know  Him  well. 
And  make  His  grace  their  only  trust  !" 

3  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

A  MORXIXO  PSALM. 

1  0  LORD  !  how  many  are  my  foes. 

In  this  weak  state   of  flesh  and  blood  ! 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose. 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

2  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

To  Thee  I  raised  an  evening  cry  ; 
Thou  heard1  st  when  I  began  to  pray. 
And  Thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

15 


P  S  A  L  M  S . 

3  Supported  by  Thy  heavenly  aid, 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept  secure  ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more 

4  But  God  sustained  me  all  the  nio*ht : 

o 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  : 
He  raised  my  head  to  see  the  light, 
And  makes  His  praise  my  morning  song. 

3_pART  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

DOUBTS  AND  FEARS  SUPPRESSED. 

1  MY  GOD,  the  tempter  would  persuade, 

There  's  no  relief  in  heaven ; 
And  all  my  swelling  sins  appear 
Too  big  to  be  forgiven. 

2  But  Thou,  my  righteousness  and  strength, 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread; 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threatening  guilt, 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 

3  I  cried,  and  from  His  holy  hill 

He  bowed  a  listening  ear  ; 
I  called,  my  Father  and  my  God  ! 
And  He  subdued  my  fear. 

4  He  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes, 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes  ; 
I  'woke,  and  wondered  at  the  grace 
That  guarded  my  repose. 

5  \Yhat  though  the  host  of  death  and  hell 

All  armed  against  me  stood  ! 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul ; 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 

16 


PSALMS. 

6  Arise,  O  Lord,  fulfil  Thy  grace, 

While  I  Thy  glory  sing  : 
For  Christ  has  broke  the  serpent's  teeth, 
And  death   has  lost  his  sting. 

7  Salvation  to  the   Lord  belongs, 

His  arm  alone   can  save  ; 
Blessings  attend   Thy  people  here, 
And  reach  beyond  the  grave. 

4 — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

GOD,  OUR  CONFIDENCE  AXD  PORTION. 

1  0  GOD  of  grace   and  righteousness. 

Hear  and  attend,   when  I  complain  ; 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  in  distress  ; 
Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try 

To  turn  my  glory  into  shame ; 
How  long  will  scoffers  love  to  lie, 

And  dare  reproach  my  Saviour's  name*? 

3  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  His  saints 

From  all  the  tribes   of  men  beside  : 
He  hears  the  cry  of  penitents, 

For  the  dear  sake   of  Christ  who  died. 

4  "When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 

A  thousand  works  of  righteousness, 
W^e  put  our  trust  in  Christ  alone, 
And  glory  in  His  pardoning  grace. 

5  Let  the  unthinking  many  say, 

"Who    will    bestow  some  earthly  good?" 
But,  Lord,  Thy  light  and  love  we  pray ; 
Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food; 

2*  17 


PSALMS. 

6  Then  shall  my  cheerful  powers  rejoice 
At  grace  and  favours  so  divine, 
Nor  will  I  change  my  happy  choice, 
For  all  their  corn,  and  all  their  wine, 

4— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

AN  EVENING   PSALM. 

1  LORD  !  Thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray ; 

I  am  for  ever  Thine  ; 
I  fear  before  Thee   all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 

From  cares  and  business  free, 
'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed, 
With  my  own  heart  and  Thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God !  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  Thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace, 

I  '11  give   mine  eyes  to  sleep ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

5  C.  M.  Watts. 

lord's  day  morning. 

1  LORD !  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high ; 
To  Thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  Thee  lift  up  mine  eye  ; 

2  Up  to  the  hills,   where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  His  saints, 
Presenting  at  His  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

18 


p  g  A  L  M  s . 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  Thy  delight, 
Nor   dwell  at  Thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  Thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  Thy  mercies  there  : 
I  will  frequent    Thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

5  Oh  !  may  Thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness : 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  my  feet  astray ; 
They  flatter  with  a  base  design, 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Lord  !    crush  the   serpent  in  the  dust, 

And  all  his  plots   destroy  : 
While  those  that  in  Thy  mercy  trust. 
Fur  ever  shont  for  joy. 

8  The  men  who  love  and  fear  Thy  name. 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfilled  ; 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favour  as  a  shield. 

6  C.  M.  Watts 

COMPLAINT  IX  SICKNESS. 

1  IX  anger,  Lord,   rebuke  me  not, 

Withdraw  the   dreadful  storm  ; 
Xor  let  Thy  fury  grow  so  hot 
Against  a  feeble  worm. 

2  My  soul \s  bowed  down  with  heavy  cares>. 

My  flesh  with  pain  oppressed  ; 
My  couch  is  witness  to  mv  tears, 
Mr  tears  forbid  mv  rest.  19 


PSALMS. 

3  Sorrow  and  pain  wear  out  my  days; 

I  waste  the  night  with  cries, 
Counting'  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
Till  the  slow  morning  rise. 

4  Shall  I  be  still  afflicted  more? 

Mine  eyes  consumed  with  grief? 
How  long,  my  God,  how  long,  before 
Thy  hand  afford  relief? 

5  He  hears  when  dust  and  ashes  speak, 

He  pities  all  our  groans  ; 
He  saves  us  for  our  Saviour's  sake, 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 

6  The  virtue  of  His  sovereign  word 

Restores  our  fainting  breath  ; 
For  silent  graves   praise  not  the  Lord ; 
Our  lips  are  sealed  in  death. 

C.  M.  Watts. 

god's  care  of  his  people. 

1  MY  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend, 

My  hope  in  Thee,  my  God  ; 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  that  seek  my  blood. 

2  With  insolence  and  fury  they 

3Iy  soul  in  pieces  tear ; 
As  hungry  lions  rend  the  prey, 
"When  no  deliverer 's  near. 

3  If  I  indulge  in  thoughts  unjust, 

And  wish  and  seek  their  woe, 
Then  let  them  tread  my  life  to  dust 
And  lay  mine   honour  low. 

4  If  there  were  malice  hid  in  me, 

I  know  Thy  piercing  eyes ; 

20 


PSALMS. 

I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  Thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 

5  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  Thy  hand, 

Their  pride  and  power  control ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for    my  soul. 

6  Let  sinners  and  their  wicked  rage 

Be  humbled  to  the  dust ; 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage, 
To  vindicate  the  just  ? 

7  He  knows   the    heart.  He  tries  the  reins, 

He  will  defend  th'   upright ; 
His  sharpest  arrows  He  ordains 
Against  the  sons  of  spite. 

8  For  me  their    malice  dug  a  pit, 

But  there  themselves  are  cast : 
My  God  makes  all  their  mischief  light 
On  their  own  heads  at  last. 

9  That  cruel,  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  His  dreadful  sword; 
Awake,  my  soul,   and  praise  the  grace 
And  justice  of  the  Lord. 

8— Part  I.  S.  M.  WaiCs. 

CONDESCENSION  OF  GOD. 

1  O  LORD,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all   divine  : 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine, 

2  When  to  Thy  works  on  high, 
I  raise  my  wondering  eyes. 

And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies : 

21 


PSALMS. 

3  When  I  survey  the  stars 
And  all  their  shining  forms, 

Lord  !  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing, 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms  ! 

4  Lord  !  what  is  worthless  mam 
That  Thou  shouldst  love  him  so  ! 

Next  to  Thine  angels  is  he  placed, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  How  rich  Thy  bounties  are! 
How  wondrous  are  Thy  ways  ! 

Of  dust  and  worms,  Thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 

8— Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

FIRST  AND  SECOXD  ADAM. 

1  LORD,  what  was  man,  when  made  at  first, 
Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust. 

That   Thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  race, 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place  ! 

2  That  Thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below  ; 
Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet ! 

3  But  oh  !  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state  ! 
What  honours  shall  Thy  Son  adorn, 
Who  condescended  to  be  born  ! 

4  See  Him  below  His  angels  made, 
See  Him  in  dust  among  the  dead, 
To  save  a  ruined  world  from  sin  : 
Yet  He  shall  reign  with  power  divine, 

22 


PSALMS. 

6  The  world  to  come,  redeemed  from  all 
The  miseries  that   attend  the  fall, 
New  made  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

8_Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  HOSANHAH  OF  THE  CHILDREN. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies. 

Through  the  wide  earth  Thy  name  is  spread, 
And  Thine  eternal  glories  rise, 
O'er  all  the  heavens  Thy  hands  have  made, 

2  To  Thee  the  voices  of  the  young 

A  monument  of  honour  raise ; 
And  l-abes  with  un instructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  Thy  praise. 

3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 

To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground; 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policy  confound. 

g— Part  I.  C.  ML  Watts. 

GOD  THE  REFUGE  OF  HIS  PEOPLE. 

1  "WITH  my  whole  heart  I  '11  raise  my  song, 

Thy  wonders  I  '11  proclaim  ; 
Thou,  the  great  Judge  of  right  and  wrong, 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame. 

2  I'll  sing  Thy  majesty  and  grace; 

My  God  prepares  His  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
And  make  His  vengeance,  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  oppressed  ; 
To  save  the  people  of  His  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

23 


PSALMS. 

4  The  men,  who  know  Thy  name,  will  trust 

In  Thine  abundant  grace  : 
And  Thou  wilt  ne'er  forsake  the  just, 
Who  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  executes  His  threatening  word, 
And  doth  His  grace  fulfil. 

9— Part  II.  C.  ML  Watts. 

THE  WISDOM   AND    EQUITY  OF  PROVIDENCE. 

1  WHEN  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and  just, 

Shall  once  inquire  for  blood, 
The  humble  souls,  who  mourn  in  dust, 
Shall  find  a  faithful  God. 

2  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 

Doth  His  own  children  raise  : 
In  Zion's  gates  with  cheerful  breath, 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

3  His  foes  shall  fall  with  heedless  feet 

Into  the  pit  they  made  ; 
And  sinners  perish  in  the  net, 

Which  their  own  hands  have  spread, 

4  Thus  by  Thy  judgments,  mighty  God, 

Are  Thy  deep  counsels  known  ; 
When  men  of  mischief  are  destroyed, 
The  snare  must  be  their  own. 

5  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell; 

Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  Thee,  or  rebel 
Against  Thy  known    commands. 

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PSALMS. 

6  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought, 
And  wait  and  long-  complain  ; 
Their  cries  shall  never  be   fore    ' . 
Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

10— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watt* 

PRAYER     FOR     DELIVERANCE. 

1   WHY  doth  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far  I 
And  why  conceal  His  face, 
"When  great   calamities  appear. 
And  times   of  deep   distress  \ 

Lord !  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 
Thy  justice  and  Thy  power  \ 

Shall  they  advance    their    heads  in  pride, 
And  still  Thy  saints  devour  \ 

put  Thy  judgments  from  their  sight, 
And  then  insult  the  r 
They  boast  in  their  exalted  height. 

That   they  shall  fall  no  more. 

4  Arise,  0  God,  lift  up  Thy  hand  ; 

Attend  our  hum" 
Xo  enemy  shall  dare  to   stand, 
When  God  ascends  on  hig 

10— Part  II.  C.  11.  Watts. 

OUR     VINDICATOR. 

1  'WHY  do  the  men  of  malice  rage. 

And  say,  with  foolish  pride, 

t;The  God  of  heaven  will  ne'er  engage 
To  fight  on  Zion's  side.'1 

2  But  Thou  foT  ever  art  our  Lord  ; 

And  powerful  is  Thy  hand. 
As  when  the  heathen  felt  Thy  sword, 

And  perished  from  Thv  land. 

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PSALMS. 

3  God  will  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  bow  His  ear  to  hear ; 
He  marks  whate'er  His  children  say? 
And  pats  the  world  in  fear. 

4  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress, 

No  more  despise  the  just ; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust. 

11  L.  M.  Watts. 

PROVIDENCE  AND  JUSTICE  OF  GOD. 

1  MY  refuge  is  the  God  of  love  : 

Why  do  my  foes  insult  and  cry. 
ly,  like  a  timorous  trembling  dove, 
To  distant  woods  or  mountains  fly  S" 

2  If  government  be  all  destroyed, 

That  firm  foundation  of  our  peace, 
And  violence  makes  justice  void, 

Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress  1 

3  The    Lord  in  heaven   has   fixed  His  throne, 

His  eye  surveys  the  worl  1  below  : 

To  Him  all  mortal  things  are  known, 
His  eye-lids  search  our  spirits  through. 

4  If  He  afflict  His   saints   so  far. 

To  prove  their  love,  and  try  their  grace; 
What  must  the  bold   transgressors  fear  \ 
His  very  soul  abhors  their  ways. 

5  On  impious  wretches  He  shall  rain 

Tempests  of  brimstone,  fire  and  death; 
Such  as  He  kindled  on  the  plain 
Of  Sodom,  with  His  angry  breath. 

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PSALMS. 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  Bonis, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sin 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  who  His  own  image  bear. 

12— Part  I  L.  M.  Watts. 

HOPE    IX    EVIL    TIMES. 

1  ALMIGHTY  God,  appear  and  save. 

For  vice  and  vanity  prevail ; 
The  godly  perish  in  the  grave, 

The  just  depart,  the  faithful  fail. 

2  The  whole  discourse,  when  neighbours  meet, 

Is  filled  with  trirles  loose  and  vain  ; 
Their  lips  are  flattery   and  deceit. 

And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 

Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long ; 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
The  flattering  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  "  Yet  shall  our  words  be  free.*'  they  cry : 

"Our  tongues  shall  be  controlled  by  :. 
Where  is  the  Lord  will  ask  us  why  1 
Or  say,  our  lips  are  not   our  own  ;'■ 

5  The  Lord,  who  sees  the  poor  oppress 

And  hears  th'   oppressor's  haughty  strain, 
Will  rise  to  give  His   children  rest. 

Nor  shall  they  trust  His  word  in  vain. 

6  Thy  word,  O  Lord,  though  often  tried. 

Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear  ; 
Not  silver,  seven  times  purified 

From  dross  and  mixture,   shines  so  clear. 

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*>*. 


7  Thy  grace  shall  in  the   darkest  hour 
Defend  the  holy  soul  from  harm  : 
Though  when  the  vilest  men  have  power, 
On  every  side  will  sinners  swarm. 

12— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts 

THE    SIGNS     OF    CHRIST^     COMING. 

1  LORD  !  when  iniquities   abound, 

And  blasphemy  grows  bold, 
When  faith  is  hardly  to  be  found 
And  love  is   waxing   cold  : 

2  Is  not  Thv   chariot    hastening  on  \ 

«-  .  " 

Hast  Thou  not   given  the  sign  ? 

May  we  not   trust    and  live  upon 

A  promise    so    divine  ? 

3  "  Xow,"   saith  the   Lord,  "  now  will  I  rise. 

And  make   oppressors   flee ; 

I  will  appear  to   their   surprise, 

And  set  My  servants  free." 

4  Thy  word,  like   silver    seven  times  tried. 

Through  ages  shall   endure  : 
The   men  who  in   Thy   truth  confide 
Shall  find  the   promise   sure. 

13  L.  M.  Watts. 

PLEADING     UNDER     DESERTION. 

1  HOW  long,  0  Lord,   shall  I  complain, 
Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  in  vain  ? 
Wilt  thou  Thy  face  for  ever  hide  ? 

Shall  I  still  pray  and  be   denied  ? 

2  Shall  I  for   ever  be   forgot, 

As  one  whom  Thou   regardest  not  ? 

Still  shall  my  soul  Thine    absence   mourn, 

An  1   still   despair  of  Thy  return  ? 

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PSALMS. 

3  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  It 

Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  oppressed! 
And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe, 

Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low  ! 

4  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quiet  relief, 
Before  my  death   conclude  my  grief; 
If  Thou  withhold  Thy  heavenly  light, 

I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

5  How  would  the  powers  of  darkness  boast 
Could  but  one  *  soul  be  losti 

But  I  have  trusted  in  Thy  grace, 
And  shall  again  behold  Thy  face. 

6  Whatever  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest : 
My  heart  shall  fed  Thy  love,   and  raise 
My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 

14— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

ALL    MEN    SIXXERS    BY    XATURE. 

1  FOOLS  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say 

"  That  all  religion  *s  vain  ; 
There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men.*' 

2  From  thoughts  so   dreadful  and  profane 

Corrupt  discourse   proceeds : 
And  in  their   impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds. 

3  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne, 

Looked  down   on  things  below, 
To  find  the  man  who  sought  His  grace, 
Or  did  His  justice  know. 
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PSALMS. 

4  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray, 

Their  practice  all  the  same ; 
There 's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand? 
There's  none  that  loves  His  name. 

5  Their  tongues  are  used  to  speak  deceit.. 

Their  slanders  never  cease ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet ! 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 

6  Such  seeds  of  sin,  that  bitter  root, 

In  every  heart  are  found; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 

X4--Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts, 

THE    FOLLY    OF    PERSECUTORS. 

1  ARE  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown, 

That  they  the  saints  devour? 

And  never  worship  at  Thy  throne, 

Nor  fear  Thine  awful  power? 

2  Great  God  !  appear  to  their  surprise, 

Reveal  Thy  dreadful  name ; 
Let  them  no  more  Thy  wrath  despise, 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame. 

3  Dost  Thou  not  dwell  among  the  just? 

And  yet  our  foes  deride, 
That  we  should  make  Thy  name  our  trust ; 
Great  God !   confound  their  pride. 

4  Oh !  that  the  joyful  day  were  come 

To  finish  our  distress ! 
When  God  shall  bring  His  children  home. 
Our  son^s  shall  never  cease. 

.     30 


PSALMS. 
15  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE    CHARACTER    OF    A    SAIXT. 

1  WHO  shall  ascend  Thy  heavenly  place, 
Great  God !  and  dwell  before  Thy  face  ? 
The  man  who  minds  religion  now, 
And  lives  and  walks  by  faith  below : 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean; 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean: 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue ; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

3  Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Nor  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's  hurt : 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise ; 
But  saints  are  honoured  in  his  eyes. 

4  Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good  ; 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears, 
AVhatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears. 

5  He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold, 

And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold : 
While  others  scorn  and  wrong  the  poor, 

Sweet  charity   attends  his  door. 

6  He  loves  his  enemies,   and  prays 

For  those  who  curse  him  to  his  face ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

7  Yet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone  ; 
This  is  the  man  Thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  for  ever,  Lord  !  with  Thee. 

31 


PSALMS. 
16_Pabt  I.  L.   Bt  Watts. 

REJOICING    Of    THE     COMMUNION    OF    SAINTS. 

1  PRESERVE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  nc 

I   rlee ; 
But  hare 

My  g  to  Thee. 

2  Oft  have  n 

How  em]  r  I  am  : 

My  prais<  make  Thee        ssed, 

.me. 

3  Yet,  L  .  may  i  eap  . 

Some  ] 
Thes  :eep, 

I    I 

4  L 

To   g 

I  I  irth, 

ivine. 

16— Paf.t  II.  L.  Bt  ..its. 

- 

1  HOW 

ste  to  seek  soi 
I  will  not  tast 

l  blood 

2  W 

He  :  I  up 

51 

3  His  love  is  my  :     st; 

By  day  His  a    s  guide  me  right: 

blessed, 
Who   gr    -  by  ni   ht 

32 


4  I  set  Him  still  before  mine  eves ; 

At  my  right  hand  He  stands  prepared 
To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise, 
And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

1($_Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

HOPE    IX    THE    RESURRECTION. 

1  "WHEN"  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong, 

His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  : 
Be  glad,  my  heart ;  rejoice,   my  tongue ; 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  Thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead; 

For  Christ  hath  triumphed  o'er  the  grave. 

3  My  flesh  shall  Thy  first  call  obey, 

Shake  off  the  dust,   and  rise  on  high : 
Then  shalt  Thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  Thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow ; 

And  full  discoveries  of  Thy  grace, 
Which  we  but  tasted  here  below, 

Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

16— Part  IV.  C.  M.  Watts. 

DIVIXE    GOODNESS    AND    COUNSEL. 

1  SAVE  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe; 

In  Thee  my  trust  I  place  : 
Though  all  the  good  that  I  can  do, 
Can  ne'er  deserve  Thy  grace. 

2  Yet,  here,  Thy  children  to  sustain 

Shall  be  my  loved  employ ; 
Thy  children,  first  and  best  of  men, 
My  friends,  my  hio*hest  jo  v. 

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PSALMS 

3  Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste, 

And  worship  wood,  or  stone ; 
But  my  delightful  lot  is  east 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

4  The  Lord  provides  my  constant  food, 

He  fills  my  daily  cup ; 
Much  am  I  pleased  with  present  good^ 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

5  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy, 

His  counsels  are  my  light : 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

6  My  soul  would  all    her  thoughts  approve 

To  His  all-seeing  eye  : 
Not  death  nor  hell  my  hope  shall  move, 
While  such  a  friend  is  nigh. 

17— Part  I.  S.  M.  Watts. 

THE    PORTION    OF    SAIXTS    AND    SIXXERS. 

1  ARISE,  my  gracious  God, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee : 

They  are  but  Thy  chastising  rod, 
To  drive  Thy  saints  to  Thee. 

2  Behold,  the  sinner  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  vain  : 
Here  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

3  Then  let  his  pride  advance, 
And  boast  of  all  his  store : 

The  Lord  is  my  inheritance, 
My  °oul  can  wish  no  more. 

3i 


PSALMS. 

4  I  shall  behold  the  face 

; 
And  Btand  c  in  righteousness, 

Washed  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There's  a  new  heaven  b 

When  I  awake  from  death. 
Dressed  in  the  likeness  of  Thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath. 

17_Part  II.  L.  ML  Watts 

REJOICING    IX    THE    PROSPECT    OF    HEAVEN. 

1  LORD.  I  am  Thine ;  but  Thon  wilt  prove 

My  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love  : 
When  men  of  spite  against  me  join, 

They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is.  Thine. 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below ; 
'Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know; 

'T  is  all  they  seek  :  they  take  their  shares, 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

3  "What  sinners  value  I  resign  : 

L  i ••!,  *t  is  enough  that  Thou  art  mine : 
I  shall  behold  Thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

4  This  life's  a  dream,   an  empty  show; 
But  the  bright   world  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial   and  sincere : 
When  shall  I  wake   and  rind  me  there? 

5  0  glorious  hour  !  0  blessed  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

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PSALMS. 

6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  m  the  gTound, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 

And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

18— Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

SLIVERANCE    FROM    DESPAIR. 

1  THEE  will  I  love.   0  Lord,  my  strength, 

My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence ; 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust : 
For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 

2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Spread  over  me  their  dismal  shade ; 
While  floods  of  high  temptation  rose, 
I  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

3  I  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 

With  endless  pains   and  sorrows  there, 
Which  none  but  they  that  feel,  can  tell ; 

3   despair. 

4  In  my  disti  my   God, 

arce  believe  Him  mine; 
He  bowed  His  ear  to  my  complaints; 
Then  did  His  grace   appear  divine. 

5  With  •  my  relief; 

As  on  a  cherub's   wii  de ; 

Awful  and  1  ne 

The  face  of  my  deliverer,  God. 

6  Temptations  fled  at  His  rebuke, 

Dispelled  by  His  almighty  breath : 
He  sent  salvation  from  on  high, 

And  drew  me  from  the  depths  of   death. 

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p  a  A  L  M  s . 

*  Great  were  my  fears,  my  re  great; 

Much  was  tl  rage  ; 

But  Christ,  my  L 

In  all  the   wars  that   i  j  . 

8  My  song*  for  ever  -hall  record 
That  terrible,   that  joyful  h 
And  give  the   glory  I 

Due  to  His  mercy  and  Hi 

18— Part  II.  L.   ML  Watts. 

CHRISTIAN     SINCERITY. 

1  LORD,  thou  hast  formed  my  soul  sin 
Hast  made  Thy  truth  and  love  appear : 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  Thy  laws. 
And  Thou  h  d  my  righteous 

2  Sine  ■  I  have   learned  Thy  h' 

I  've  walked  upright  before  Thy  £a     : 
1  if  my  feet  from  Thee  de] 

-  my  soul,   it   wounds  my  I 

3  What  sore  temptatk-ns  broke  my 

What  wars  and  stragglings  in   :  st  ■ 

But,  through  Thy   grace  that  : 

I  guard  against   my   darling  sin. 

be  sin  that 

That  works  and   strives  against  my  will ; 
When  shall  Thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 
Destroy  it  that   it  rise  no  m<:; 

5  With  an  impartial  han  >rd 

Deals  out  to  mortals  their 

The  kind  a:.  .1  shall  find 

[most   .dud. 

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PSALMS. 

6  The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say, 

Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they; 
And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know, 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too. 

18— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

REJOICING    IN    GOD. 

1  JUST  are  Thy  ways   and  true  Thy  word, 

Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode  : 
Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord? 
Or  where 's  a  refuge  like  our  God? 

2  'Tis  He  that  girds  me   with  His  might, 

Gives  me  His  holy  sword  to  wield ; 
And  while  with  sin   and  hell  I  fight, 
Spreads  His  salvation  for  my  shield. 

3  He  lives,  and  blessed  be  my  rock ! 

The  God  of  my  salvation  lives ; 
The  dark  designs  of  hell  He  broke; 
Sweet  is  the  peace  my  Saviour  gives. 

4  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age, 

I  will  exalt  my  Saviour's  name  : 
Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage ; 

But  meet  reproach,   and  bear  the  shame. 

13_pART  i\7  C.  M.  Watts. 

VICTORY    OVER     NATIONAL     ENEMIES. 

1  WE  love  Thee,  Lord,  and  wTe  adore ; 

Now  is  Thine   arm  revealed : 
Thou  art  our  strength,   our  heavenly  tower,, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  rock, 

And  find  a  sure  defence  : 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke, 
And  draw  salvation  thence. 

38 


PSALMS. 

3  When  God  our  leader  shines  in  arms, 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 

The  thunder  of  His  loud  alarms  ? 

The  lightning-  of  His  spear  \ 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind; 

And  angels  in  array, 
In  millions,  wait  to  know  His  mind, 
And  swift  as  flames  obey. 

5  He  speaks,  and  at  His  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismayed ; 
His  voice,  His  frown,  His  angry  look, 
Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

6  He  forms  our  generals  for  the  field, 

With  all  their  dreadful  skill ; 
Gives  them  His  awful  sword  to  wield, 
And  makes  their  hearts  of  steel. 

*l  He  arms  our  captains  to  the  fight, 
Though  there  His  name  's  forgot, 
He  girded  Cyrus  with  His  might, 
When  Cyrus  knew  Him  not. 

8  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blessed 
For  his  own  children's  sake  : 
The  powers,  that  give  his  people  rest, 
Shall  of  His  care  partake. 

18— Part  V.  C.  ML  Watts. 

THE    CONQUEROR'S    SOXG. 

1  TO  Thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 

The  triumphs  of  the  day  : 
Thy  terrors,  Lord,   confound  the  foe, 
And  melt  his  strength   away. 

.2  'Tis  by  Thine  aid  our  troops  prevail, 
And  break  united  powers  : 
Or  burn  their  boasted  fleets,  or  sca]e 
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3  How  have  we  chased  them  through  the  field, 

And  trod  them  to  the  ground  ; 
While  Thy  salvation  was  our  shield, 
And  they  no  shelter  found ! 

4  In  vain  to  idol  saints  they  cry, 

And  perish  in  their  blood  : 
Where  is  a  rock  so  great,  so  high, 
So  powerful  as  our  God  ? 

5  The  Rock  of  Israel  ever  lives, 

His  name  be  ever  blessed  ; 
'Tis  His  own  arm  the  victory  gives, 
He  gives  His  people  rest. 

18— Part  VI.  10s.  Dwight. 

THANKSGIVING    FOR    THE    AMERICAN    REVOLUTION. 

1  TO  bless  the  Lord,  our  God,  in  strains  divine, 
With  thankful  hearts,  and  raptured  voices  join ; 
To  us  what  wonders  His  right  hand  hath  shown  I 
Mercies,  His  chosen  tribes  have  scarcely  known  ! 
Like  David  blessed,  begin  th'  enraptured  song; 
Let  praise  and  joy  awaken  every  tongue. 

2  When,  fired  to  rage,  against  our  nations  rose 
Chiefs  of  proud  name,  and  bands  of  haughty  foes; 
He  trained  our  hosts  to  fight,  with  arms  arrayed, 
With  health  invigoured,  and  with  bounty  fed ; 
Gave  us  His  chosen  chief  our  sons  to  guide  ; 
Heard  every  prayer,  and  every  want  supplied. 

3  He  gave  their  armies  captive  to  our  hands, 
Or  sent  them  frustrate  to  their  native  lands ; 
Burst  the  dark  snare,  disclosed  the  miry  pit, 

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P  s  A  L  M  S  . 

And  led  to  broad,  safe  grounds,  our  sliding  feet j 

Bounteous,  for  us,  extended  regions  won. 
The  fairest  empire  spread  beneath  the  sun. 

4  When,  dark  and  threatening-,  civil  broils  arose, 
Each  hope  grew  dim,  and  friends  were  changed 

to  f 
God  was  our  stay,  our  help,  our  heavenly  shield; 
His  grace  preserved  us,  and  His  arm  upheld ; 
Saved  us  from  tumults  dire,  and  deep  distress; 
Enlarged  our  blessings,  and  confirmed  our  peace. 

5  Xo  more  against  our  land  shall  strangers  rise, 
But  fall,  and  fade,  beneath  avenging  skies  : 
Pleased,  the  fierce  heathen  yield  to  happier  sway; 
The  groping  savage  hail  the  gospel  day  ; 

Low  sink  the  proud,  the  sons  vi  blood  be  slain  ; 
Nor  injured  Zion  lift  her  cries  in  vain. 

6  But,  O  thou  Power  beloved  !  our  shores  around 
Be  every  virtue,   every  blessing  found. 

Here  bid  Thy  seasons   crown  the  fruitful  plain  ; 
Here  bid  fair  peace   extend  her  blissful  reign ; 
Let  laws,  let  justice,   hold  perpetual  sway, 
The  soul  unfettered,   and  the   conscience  free. 

1  "With   clearest    splendour,  here,  let    knowledge 
shine : 
Here  every  glory  beam  from  truth  divine ; 
To  Jesus1   call  the   soul   obsequious  bend  ; 
Grace  from  Thy  Spirit  in  rich  showers  descend  J 
Nations  each  day   ascend  the  bright   abode, 
And  boundless  praise  unceasing  rise  to  GocL 
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PSALMS. 
19— Part  I.  S.  M.  Watts. 

THE  BOOK  OF  NATURE  AND  SCRIPTURE. 

1  BEHOLD  !  the  lofty  sky 
Declares  its  maker  God, 

And  all  His  starry   works  on  high 
Proclaim  His  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 
While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  His  name. 

3  In  every  different  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known  : 
They  show  the  wonders  of  His  hand, 
And  orders  of  His  throne. 

4  Ye  western  lands,  rejoice, 
Here  He  reveals  His  word : 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes ; 

He  puts  His  gospel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 
His  truth  without  deceit ; 

His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  His  rewards  are  great. 

7  Not  honey  to  the  taste 
Affords  so  much   delight ; 

Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  past 
So  much  allures   the  sight 

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PS  A  LMS. 

8  While  of  Thy  works  I  sing, 

Thy  glory  to  proclaim: 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 

In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

19— Part  II.  S.  M.  Watts. 

THE    WORD     OF    GOD    MOST    EXCELLENT. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  wav ; 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where   the   gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light  : 

It  --alls  dead   sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the   blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  Thy  word  ! 
And  all  Thy  judgments  just ; 

For  ever  sure   Thy  promise,  Lord; 
And  men   securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  Thy   directions  given  ! 

Oh  !  may  I  never  read  in  vain. 
Bat  find  the   path  to  heaven ! 

5  I  heaT  Thy   word  with  love, 
And  -I  would   fain  obey  : 

Send  Thy   good    Spirit  from  above, 
To  £ui  !  2  me  lest  I  stray. 

6  Oh !  who   can   ever  find 
The  errors  of  his  ways  ! 

let  with   a  bold  presumptuous  mind, 
I  would  not  dare  transgress, 

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PSALMS. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin  ; 
Forgive  my  secret  faults  : 

And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

8  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad ; 

Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

19— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

NATL- RE    AND    SCRIPTURE    COMPARED. 

1  THE  heavens  declare  Thy  glory,  Lord, 

In  every  star  Thy  wisdom  shines; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  Thy  word, 
We  read  Thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,   the   changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days  Thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blessed  volume  Thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  Thy  justice  and  Thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  Thy  praise 

Round  the  whole   earth,  and  never  stand ; 
So  when  Thy  truth   began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  Thy   spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  Thy  .truth  has  run ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blessed, 
That  see  the  lio*ht   or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,   arise ; 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise, 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  Thy  judgments  right. 

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P  S  A  L  M  S. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  renewed  and  sins  forgiven; 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  sonl  renew, 
And  make  Thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

19— Part  IV.         L.  P.  M.  Watts. 

THE    GOSPEL. 

1  I  LOVE  the  volume  of  Thy  Word : 
What  light  and  joy  its  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distressed ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray  ; 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

2  From  the  discoveries  of  Thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw ; 

These  are  my  study  and  delight : 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold,  that  has  the  furnace  passed 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

3  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where   my   danger  lies  ; 

But  'tis  Thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Converts  my  soul,   subdues  my  sin ; 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

4  \Vho  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain : 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  at  praise, 
That  I  have  read  Thy  book  of  grace 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

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20  L-  M.  Watt& 

PRAYER    IN    TIME    OF    WAR. 

1  NOW  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 

Attend  His  people's  humble  cry  ! 
Jehovah  hears  when  Israel  prays, 

And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 

2  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends, 

Better  than  shields  or  brazen  walls : 
He  from  His  sanctuary  sends 

Succour  and  strength  when  Zion  calls. 

3  "Well  He  remembers  all  our  sighs ; 

His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts ; 
His  lo^e  accepts  the   sacrifice 

Of  humble  groans   and  broken  hearts. 

4  In  His  salvation  is  our  hope  ; 

And  in  the  name   of  Israel's  God, 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up  ; 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

5  Some  trust  in  horses  trained  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts  S 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  Thee,  the   Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 

6  Oh !  may  the  memory   of  Thy  name 

Inspire  our  armies  for  the  fight] 
Our  foes  shall  fall   and  die  with  shame, 
Or  quit  the  field   with   shameful  flight. 

*l  Now  save  us  Lord,   from  slavish  fear ! 

Xow  let  our  hope  be  firm  and  strong; 
Till  Thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 

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PSALMS. 
21— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

PIOUS    RULERS     ARE    Till:     CAKE    OF    HEAVEN. 

1  OUR  rulers,   Lord,  with  son---  of  praise 

Should  i:i  Thy  strength  rejoice  : 

Ami  blessed  with  Thy  salvation^  raise 

T\>  Heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  Thy  sure  defence  through  nations  round, 

Has  spread  their  honours  tar; 
And  their  successful  measures  crowned, 
Alike  in  peace  and  war. 

3  Then  let  them  still  on  God  rely 

For  wisdom  and  for  grace  ; 
His  mercy  shall  their  wants  supply, 
And  save  our  happy  race. 

21— Part  II.  C.   M.  Barlow. 

PRAISE    FOR    PEACE    AND    NATIONAL    BLESSINGS. 

1  IX  Thee,  great  God,  with  songs  of  praise, 

Our  favoured  realms  rejoice  : 
And,  blessed  with  Thy   salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  Thy  sure  defence,   from  foes  around, 

Hath  spread  our  rising  name  ; 

And  all  our  feeble   efforts  crowned 

With  freedom  and  with  fame. 

3  In  deep  distress   our  injured  land 

Implored  Thy  power  to  save; 
For  peace  we  prayed ;  Thy  bounteous  hand 
The  timely  blessing  gave. 

4  Thy  mighty  arm,   eternal  Power, 

Opposed  their  deadly  aim  ; 
In  mercy  swept  them  from  our  shore, 
And  spread  their  sails  with  shame. 

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PSALMS. 

5  On  Thee,  in  want,   in  woe,  or  pain, 

Our  hearts  alone  rely : 
Our  rights  Thy  mercy  will  maintain, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

6  Thus,  Lord,  Thy  wondrous  power  declare : 

And  still  exalt  Thy  fame  ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare 

To  Thine  almighty  name. 

21— Part  III.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Christ's    exaltation. 

1  DAVID  rejoiced  in  God,  his  strength, 

Raised  to  the  throne  by  special  grace; 
But  Christ,  the  Son,   appears  at  length, 
Fulfils  the  triumphs  and  the  praise. 

2  How  great  is  the  Messiah's  joy 

In  the  salvation  of  Thy  hand  ! 
Lord,  Thou  hast  raised  His  kingdom   high, 
And  given  the  world  to  His  command. 

3  What  e'er  He  wills  Thy  goodness  gives, 

Nor  doth  the  least  request  withhold: 
Blessings  attend  Him  while  He  lives, 
And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

4  Around  His  sacred  temples  shine, 

Th'  Eternal's  uncreated  rays  : 
All  power  is  His,  and  grace  divine, 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 

5  But  as  a  fiery  oven  glows 

With  raging  heat,  and  burning  coals; 
Thy  vengeance  shall  consume  His  foes  : 
Thy  wrath  devour  their  guilty  souls. 

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PSALMS. 
20— Part   I.  C.   M.  Watts. 

CHRIST    FORSAKEN    OX    THE     ( 

1  MY  God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  left 

My  soul   without  relii 
Of  Thy  blessed  smiles  to  be  bereft 
Exceeds  all  other  grief 

2  But  Thou  art  holy,  0  my  God, 

And  wilt  not   spare  Thy  Son; 
As   Saviour,   He  must  bear  the  load, 
And  taste  the   curse  alone. 

3  Out  fathers  trusted  in  Thy  name, 

And  great  deliverance  found ; 
But  I'm  a  worm  despised  of  men, 
And  trodden   to  the  ground. 

4  Shaking  the  head,  they  pass  me  by, 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn ; 
"  In  vain  he  trusts  in  God,*'  they  cry, 
14  Neglected  and  forlorn." 

5  Yet,  Thou,  0  God  !  hast  formed  ttv  flesh, 

By  Thine  almighty  word, 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast. 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  My  God,  if  possible  it  be, 

Withhold  this  bitter  cup  ! 
But  I  resign  My  will  to  Thee, 

And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 

T  My  heart   dissolves  with  pangs  unknown: 
In  groans  I  waste  My  breath: 
Thy  heavy  hand  has  brought  me  down, 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 

8  Father,  I  give  My  spirit  up, 
And  trust  it  in  Thine  hand : 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
5  And  rise  at  Thy  command.  -i9 


PSALMS. 
22— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

BLESSINGS    FROM    CHRIST    CRUCIFIED. 

1  "WRITHING  in  pain,  our  Saviour  prayed 

With  mighty  cries  and  tears : 
In  that  dread  hour,   His  Father  heard, 
And  chased  away  His  fears. 

2  Great  was  the  victory  of  His  death; 

His  throne  exalted  high : 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worship,   or  shall  die. 

3  A  numerous  race  shall  mount  the  skies 

On  His  expiring  groans : 
They  shall  be  reckoned  in  His  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  sons. 

4  The  meek  and  humble  souls  shall  see 

His  table  richly  spread': 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

5  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 

Of  our  incarnate  God; 
And  nations  yet  unborn,  profess 
Salvation  in  His  blood. 

22— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Christ's  sufferings  and  exaltation. 

1  NOW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
When  He  complained  in  tears  and  blood, 
As  one  forsaken  of  His  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn, 
And  shook  their  heads  and  laughed  in  scorn; 
"  He  rescued  others  from  the  grave ; 
Now  let  Him  try  Himself  to  save." 

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PSALMS. 

3  They  wound  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  His  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  He  died. 

4  But  God,  His  Father,  heard  His  cry ; 
Raised  from  the  dead,  He  reigns  on  high; 
The  nations  learn  His  righteousness, 

And  humble  sinners  taste  His  grace. 

23— Part  I.  L.  M. 

JESUS    A    SHEPHERD. 

1  JESUS,  my  Lord,  doth  condescend, 
To  be  my  shepherd  and  my  friend ; 
I  on  His  faithfulness  rely, 

His  care  shall  all  my  wants  supply. 

2  In  pastures  green  He  doth  me  lead, 
And  there  in  safety  makes  me  feed ; 
Eefreshing  streams*  are  ever  nigh, 
My  thirsty  soul  to  satisfy. 

3  When  strayed  or  languid,   I  complain, 
His  grace  revives  my  soul  again  : 

For  His  name's  sake,  in  ways  upright, 
He  makes  me  walk  with  great  delight. 

4  Yea,  when  death's  gloomy  vale  I  tread, 
With  joy,  e'en  there,   I'll  lift  my  head; 
From  fear  and  dread  He  '11  keep  me  free : 
His  rod  and  staff  shall  comfort  me. 

5  A  table  stored  with  living  bread, 

In  spite  of  foes,   Lord,   Thou  hast  spread; 
Thou  dost  my  head  with  oil  anoint. 
And  a  full  cup  for  me  appoint. 

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r  S  A  L  M  s . 

6  Goodness  and  mercy  shall  to  me, 
Through  all  my  life  extended  be; 
And  when  my  pilgrimage  is  o'er, 
I  '11  dwell  with  Thee  for  evermore. 

23— Part  IL  S.  M.  Watts. 

THE    GOOD    SHEPHERD. 

1  JESUS  my  Shepherd  lives, 
Jehovah  is  His  name : 

Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
I  shall  not  suffer  shame. 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows ; 

Where  living   waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim ; 
And  guides  me  in  His -own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  name. 

4  While  He  affords  His  aid, 
I  cannot  want  or  fear  : 

Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd  's  with  me  there. 

5  In  spite   of  all  my  foes, 
Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  Tl.  !  bounties  of  Thy  love 
Shall  crown  my  following  days; 

Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

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24  L.  M.  Waits. 

THE    SAINT'S    REST  \    THE    ASCENSION"    OF    CHRIST. 

1  THIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lo 

And  men  and  worms,  and  beasts  and  birds : 
He  raised  the  building  on  the  -  as, 
And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 

2  But  there  's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Thy  palace.  Lord,  above  the  sky  : 
Who  shall  ascend  that  blessed  abode. 
And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  < 

3  He  who  abhors  and  fears  to  sin. 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are  clean ; 
Him  shall  the   Lord,  the  Saviour,  bless. 
And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race, 
Who  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face  : 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sio-ht. 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

5  Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high, 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh  ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ! 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  He. 

6  Ye  heavenly  gates,   your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  way  : 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 

V  Raised  from  the  dead.  He  goes  before, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  door. 
To  give  His  saints  a  blessed  abode 
Near  their  Redeemer,  and  their  God. 

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25— Part  I.  S.  M.  Watts. 

WAITING    FOR    PARDON    AND    DIRECTION. 

1  I  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
My  trust  is  iu  His  name ; 

Let  not  my  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  Sin,  and  the  powers  of  hell 
Persuade  me  to  despair : 

Lord,  make  me  know  Thy  covenant  well, 
That  I  may  'scape  the  snare. 

3  From  the  first  dawning  light, 
Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 

For  Thy  salvation,  Lord,  I  wait, 
With  ever  longing  eyes. 

4  Remember  all  Thy  grace, 
And  lead  me  in  Thy  truth; 

Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 

5  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 

The  meek  shall  learn  His  ways; 
And  every  humble   sinner  find 
The  blessings  of  His  grace. 

6  For  His  own  goodness'  sake, 
He  saves  my  soul  from  shame ; 

He  pardons,  though  my  guilt  be  great, 
Throuo'li  my  Redeemer's  name. 


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25  — Part  II.  8.  M.  Watts, 

COVENANT    BLESSINGS. 

1  WHERE  shall  the  man   be  found, 
That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 

That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  J 

2  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  His  heart : 

The  wonders  of  His  covenant  show, 

And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  His  hand 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 

With  such  as  in  His  covenant  stand, 
And  love  to  do  His  will 

4  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 

re  their  Maker'-  face  : 
Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises 
In  their  extensive  grace. 

25_Part  III.  S.  ML  Watts. 

DISTRESS    OF    SOUL. 

1   MINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
Are  ever  to  the  Lord: 

1  love  to  plead  His  promises, 
And  rest  upon  His  word. 

2  Turn,  turn  Thee  to  my  soul; 
Bring  Thy  salvation  near: 

When  will  Thy  hand  release  my  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare  i 

3  WTien  shall  the  sovereign  o-race 

►rgiving  God, 
Restore  me  from  those  dangerous  ways. 

My  wandering  feet  have  trod- 

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4  The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 
Doth  but  enlarge  my  woe ; 

My  spirit  languishes ;    my  heart 
Is  desolate  and  low. 

5  With  every  morning  light, 
My  grief  anew  begins : 

Look  on  my  anguish  and  my  pain, 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 

6  Behold  the  hosts  of  hell, 
How  cruel  is  their  hate  ! 

Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 
Their  fury  with  deceit. 

7  Oh !    keep  my  soul  from  death, 
Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame : 

For  I  have  placed  my  only  trust 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

8  With  humble  faith  I  wait, 
To  see  Thy  face  again : 

Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said, 
He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain. 

26  L-  M-  Watts. 

THE    CHRISTIAN'S    APPEAL    TO    GOD. 

1  JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  ways, 

And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart; 
My  faith  upon  Thy  promise  stays, 
Nor  from  Thy  law  my  feet  depart. 

2  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit 

With  men  of  vanity  and  lies : 
The  scoffer  and  the  hypocrite 

Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 

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P  8  A  L  M  S . 

3  Amonc:  Thy  saints  will   I  appear, 

With  hands  well  washed  in  innocence; 
But  when  I  stan«  1  before  Thy  bar, 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

4  I  love  Thy  habitation,  Lord, 

The  temple  where  Thine  honours  dwell ; 
There  shall  I  hear  Thy  holy  word, 
And  there  Thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  joined  at  last 

With  men  of  treachery  and  blood; 
Since  I  my  days  on  earth  have  passed 
Among  the  saints,  and  near  my  God. 

27  — Part  I.  CM.  Watts, 

DELIGHT   AXD   SAFETY   IX  THE  CHURCH. 

1  THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

And  my  salvation  too: 
God  is  my  strength,    nor  will  I  fear 
What  ail  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires ; 

Oh!    grant  me  an  abode, 
Within  th'  assemblies  of  Thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God  ! 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  Thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  Thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  Thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,   and  storms  appear, 

There  may  His  children  hide : 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,   where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around  ; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 

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27  — Part  II  C.  M.  Watts. 

COMFORT  IN  GOD. 

1  SOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 

"Ye  children,  seek  My  grace;'' 
My  heart  replied  without  delay, 
"I'll  seek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Let  not  Thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  Thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want,    or  die; 
My  God  would  make  my  life  His  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believed 
Thy  grace  would  soon  provide  relief; 
Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up: 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

28  L-  M-  DWIGHT. 

DELIVERANCE  FROM  ENEMIES. 

1  O  GOD  of  grace,  my   cry  attend  ! 

Lest,  like  the  sons  of  guilt  become, 
Beguiled  by  Satan,  I  descend 

With  hopeless  wretches  to  the  tomb. 

2  To  Thee  my  humble  sighs  arise; 

With  lifted  hands,  on  Thee  I  call; 
Lord,  hear  my  fervent  prayers  and  cries, 
Nor  leave  me  in  despair  to  fall. 

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2  Oh !    save  my  soul  from  shame  and  sin ; 
Nor  let  my  heedless  footsteps  go, 
Where  hardened  wretches  swift  decline 
Down  the  broad  way  to  endless  woe. 

4  While  peace  their  flattering  lips  proclaim, 

And  love  profess,  and  hope  impart ; 
They  blast  their  neighbour's  honest  fame, 
And  wing  their  arrows  to  his  heart.  ' 

5  But,  while  they  plant  the  secret  snare, 

Thy  searching  eyes  their  path  regard ; 
Thy  hands  their  dreadful  doom  prepare, 
And  mete  their  guilt  its  just  reward. 

6  Because  their  hearts  Thy  works  despise, 

Thy  works  of  wisdom,  grace,  and  power, 
Thy  hand,  regardless  of  their  cries, 

Shall  sink  them,  that  they  rise  no  more. 

7  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  heard  my  prayer; 

The  Lord  my  shield,  my  help,  my  song; 
Who  saved  my  soul  from  sin  and  fear ; 
And  tuned  with  praise  my  thankful  tongue. 

8  In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 

By  foes  beset,  of  death  afraid ; 
My  spirit  trusted   in  His  grace. 

And  sought,  and  found  His  heavenly  aid. 

9  O  blessed  Redeemer,  great  and  kind ! 

Thy  shield.  Thy  saving  strength,  shall  be 
The  shield,  the  strength,   of  every  mind, 
That  loves  Thy  name,  and  trusts  in  Thee. 

10  Remember,  Lord,  Thy  chosen  seed, 
Israel   defend    from  guilt  and  woe; 
Thy  flock  in  richest  pastures  feed, 

And  guard  their  steps  from  every  foe. 

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11  Zion  exalt,  her  cause  maintain; 

With  peace  and  joy  her  courts  surround: 
In  showers  let  endless  blessings  rain, 
And  saints  eternal  praise  resound. 

29  k  M.  Watts. 

MAJESTY   OF  GOD. 

1  GIVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 

Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power; 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  His  name, 
And  His  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  His  power  aloud, 

Upon  the  ocean  and  the  land; 
His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  His  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind, 

Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around ; 
The  fearful  hart,   and  frighted  hind, 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  To  Lebanon  He  turns  His  voice, 

And  lo!    the  stately  cedars  break; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 
The  vallies  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  flood, 

The  Thunderer  reigns  for  ever  king; 
But  makes  His  church  His  blessed  abode, 
Where  we  His  awful  glories  sing. 

6  In  gentler   language  there  the  Lord 

The  counsels  of  His  grace  imparts: 
Amid  the  raging  storm,  His  word 

Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 

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30  L.  M.  Watts. 

SICKNESS  HEALED. 

1  I  WILL  extol  Thee,  Lord,  on  high, 
At  Thy  command  diseases  fly; 

Who,   but  a  God,  can  speak,  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ? 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,   ye  saints  of  His, 
And  tell  how  large  His  goodness  is; 

all  your  powers  rejoice  and  bless, 
"While  von  record  His  holin 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stay- : 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days ; 
Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 

morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

O  t)     4 

4  Firm  was  ray  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
And  I  presumed  *t  would  ne'er  be  night ; 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 

"  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er   depart." 

5  But  I  forgot  Thine  arm  was  strong, 

Which  made  ray  mountain  stand  so  long; 

Soon  as  Thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

6  I  cried  aloud  to  Thee,  my  God, 

"  What  canst  Thou  profit  by  my   blood  ? 

Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 

Thy  truth,  or  sing  Thy  glories  there  ? 

me,  O  God  of  grace,"  I  said, 
kk  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead:" 
Thy  word  rebuked  the  pains  I  felt ; 
Thy  pardoning  love  removed  my  guilt. 

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8  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  woer 
Are  turned  to  joy  and  praises  now ; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

9  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  Thy  name  : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  through  earth  and  heaven,. 
For  sickness  healed  and  sins  forgiven. 

31  —  Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

DELIVERANCE    FROM    DEATH. 

1  INTO  Thy  hand,  0  God  of  truth, 

My  spirit  I  commit ; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  my  soul  from  death,. 
And  saved  me  from  the  pit. 

2  The  passions  of  my  hope  and  fear 

Maintained  a  doubtful  strife  ; 
While  sorrow,  pain,  and  sin  conspired 
To  take  away  my  life. 

3  "  My  times  are  in  Thy  hand,"  I  cried, 

Though  I  draw  near  the  dust : 
Thou  art  the  refuge  where  I  hide, 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 

4  Oh!    make  Thy  reconciled  face 

Upon  Thy  servant  shine, 
And  save  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake! 
For  I  'm  entirely  Thine. 

5  'Twas  in  my  haste  my  spirit  said, 

"I  must  despair  and  die; 
I  am  cut  off  before  Thine  eyes;" 
But  Thou  hast  heard  my  cry. 

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6  Thy  goodness  how  divinely  free! 
How  wondrous  is  Thy  grace 
To  those  that  fear  Thy  majesty, 

And  trust  Thy  promises! 

V  Oh!  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  saints, 
And  sing  His  praises  loud : 
He  '11  bend  His  ear  to  your  complaints, 
And  recompense  the  proud. 

31 —  Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

DELIVERANCE  FROM  SLANDER. 

1  MY  heart  rejoices  in  Thy  name. 

My  God,  my  help,  my  trust : 
Thou  hast  preserved  my  face  from  shame, 
Mine  honour  from  the  dust. 

2  "My  life  is  spent  with  grief,"  I  cried, 

"My  years  consumed  in  groans; 
My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are  dried. 
And  sorrow  wastes  my  bones." 

3  Among  my  enemies  my  name 

Was  a  mere  proverb  grown; 
While  to  my  neighbours  I   became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

4  Slander  and  fear  on  every  side 

Seized  and  beset  me  round  : 
I  to  the  throne  of  grace  applied, 
And  speedy  rescue  found. 

<5  How  great  deliverance  Thou  hast  wrought 
Before  the  sons  of  men ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 
And  made  their  boasting  vain! 

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6  Thy  children,  from  the  strife  of  tongues; 

Shall  Thy  pavilion  hide; 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrongs, 
And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 

7  Within  Thy  secret  presence,  Lord, 

Let  me  for  ever  dwell ; 
No  fenced  city,  walled  and  barred, 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

31— Part  III.  L.  M. 

SPECIAL  MERCIES   ACKNOWLEDGED. 

1  HOW  many  Ebenezers  stand, 
To  mark  the  mercies  of  Thy  hand  ! 
How  many  prayers  have  reached  Thy  throne ! 
How  often  has  Thy  grace  been  shown ! 

2  When  sorrows  rise  and  pains  prevail, 
Or  angry  foes  my  peace  assail ; 
When  dangers  thicken  all  around ; 
In  Thee  alone  my  help  is  found. 

3  Through  all  the  road,  each  day,  each  hour, 
Fresh  evils  threaten  to  devour; 
Some  new  complaint,  some  painful  case, 
Still  drives  me  to  the  throne  of  grace*. 

4  My  former  friends  their  friend  forget, 
And  change  their  love  to  cruel  hate; 
But  truth  and   love  with  Thee  remain; 
My   Saviour  always  is  the  same. 

5  Support  me  in  this  sharp  distress, 
While  all  forsake,  and  some  oppress; 
And  if  my  ways  the  Lord  approve, 
Then   turn  their  hatred  into  love. 

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32  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  JUSTIFIED  BELIEVER. 

1  BLESSED  is  the  man,  for  ever 

Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  Lis  God ; 
Whose  sins  with  Borrow  ai  ssed, 

And  covered  with  his  Saviour'.-  bl< 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  to   whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities: 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

And,  not  on  works,  bnt  grace,  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free: 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  due}*  i  II  agree, 

And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness, 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  gr 

Through  his  whole  life,  appears  and  shines. 

32— Part  II.  L.  M.  Watt* 

BENEFITS     OF    CONFESSION. 

1  WHILE  I  keep  silence  and  conceal 

My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart. 

What  torments  doth  my  ince  feel  I 

What  agonies  of  inward  smart  ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 

And  all  my  secret  faults  confess: 
Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pardoning  word  , 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  o-race. 
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3  For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 

Make  swift  addresses  to  Thy  seat : 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll, 
There  shall  they  find  a  blessed  retreat* 

4  How  safe  beneath  Thy  wings  I  lie, 

When  days  grow  dark,  and  storms  appear; 
And  when  I  walk,  Thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 

33— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE. 

1  REJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord ; 

This  work  belongs  to  you: 
Sing  of  His  name,  His  ways,  His  word, 
How  holy,  just  and  true  ! 

2  His  mercy  and  His  righteousness 

Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim  : 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  His  wondrous  name. 

3  His  wisdom  and   almighty  word 

The  heavenly   arches  spread ; 
And  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Their  shining  hosts  were  made. 

4  He  bade  the  liquid  waters  flow 

To  their  appointed   deep  : 
The  flowing  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  their  own   station  keep. 

5  Ye  tenants  of  the   spacious  earth, 

With  fear  before   Him  stand  : 
He  spake,  and  nature  took  its  birth,. 
And  rests  on  His  command. 

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6  lie  scorns  the  angry  nations1  rage, 
And   breaks  their  vain  desig   -  : 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

33— Part  II.  C.  M.  WAira 

GOD,    A    NATION'S    REFUGE. 

1  BLESSED  is  the  nation   where  the  Lord 

lias  fixed  His  gracious  throne  ; 

Where   He  reveals  His  heavenly  word, 
And  calls  their  tribes  His  own. 

2  His  eyes,  with  infinite  survey, 

The  spacious   world  behold  ; 
He  formed  us  all  of  equal  clay, 
And  knows   our  feeble  mould. 

3  Kings  are  not  rescued  by  the  force 

Of  armies  from  the  grave  : 
Nor  speed,  nor  courage  of  a  horse 
Can  the  bold  rider   save. 

4  Vain  is  the   strength  of  beasts,  or  men, 

To  hope  for  safety  thence  ; 

But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 

A  strong  and   sure   defence. 

5  God  is  their  fear,   and  God  their  trust, 

When  plagues   or  famine  spread  ; 
His  watchful  eye   secures  the  just 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 

6  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  Thee  rejoice, 

And  bless  us  from  Thy  throne  : 
For  we  have  made  Thy  word  our  choice, 
And  trust  Thv  o-race  alone. 

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34 — PART  I-  C.  M.  Tate  and  Brady. 

PRAISE  FOR  EMINENT  DELIVERANCE. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble   and   in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my   God  shall  still 
My  heart  and   tongue  employ. 

2  Come,  magnify   the   Lord  with  me, 

And  high  exalt  His  name  : 
"When  in  distress  on  Him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings   of  the  just : 

Deliverance  He  affords  to  all, 

Who  on  His  succour  trust. 

4  Oh  !  make  but  trial  of  His  love  : 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blessed  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  Him,  ye    saints,  and  you  will  then 

Have   nothing  else  to  fear : 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight ; 
He  '11  make  your  wants  His  care. 

34— Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

god's  care  of  saints. 

1  LORD,  I  will  bless  Thee  all  my  days; 

Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue ; 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  Thy  grace  ; 

While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me  ; 

Come,  let  us  all  exalt  His  name  : 
I  sought  th'  eternal   God,  and  He 
Has  not  exposed  my  hope  to  shame. 

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PS  A  L  M  3. 

9  I  told  Him  all  my  secret  grief; 

My  Becret  groaning  reached   His  cars: 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
And  calmed  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

4  To  Him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 

Their  faces  feel   the  heavenly  beam; 

A  beam  of  mercy,   from  the  skies, 

Fills  them  with  light  and  joy  supreme. 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Around  the  men,  that   serve  the  Lord  : 
Oh  !  fear,  and  love  Him,  all  His  saints  ; 
Taste  of  His   grace,  and  trust  His  word. 

6  The  wild  young  lions,   pinched  with  pain 

And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood; 
But   none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain, 
Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 

84— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

ADVANTAGES   OF  EARLY  PIETY. 

1    <  HILDREX  in  years  and  knowledge  young, 
Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy  : 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue  ; 

Let  pious  thoughts   your  minds  employ. 

2' If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state ; 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
1  our  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  His  saints  ; 

His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  : 
He  sets  His  frowning  face  against 
The  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 

4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts 

God  with  His  grace  is  ever  nigh  : 
Pardon  and  hope  His  love  imparts, 
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PSALMS. 

5  He  tells  their  tears,  He  counts  their  groans ; 
His   Son  redeems  their  soul  from  death , 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones, 

While  they  in  praise  employ  their  breath, 

34— Part  IV.  C.  M.  Watts, 

god's  care  of  saints. 

1  THE  Lord  for  ever  guards  the  just, 

His  ears  attend  their  cry  ; 
When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust, 
The  God  of  grace  is  nigh. 

2  What  though  the  sorrows,  here  they  taste, 

Be  sharp  and  tedious  too ; 
The  Lord,  who  saves  His  saints  at  last, 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

3  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead; 

But  God  secures  His  own  ; 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slide, 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

4  When  desolation,  like  a  flood, 

O'er  the  proud  sinner  rolls  ; 

Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 

For  He  redeemes    their  souls. 

35_pART  I.  C.  M.  Watts, 

judgment  on  persecutors. 

1  NOW  plead  my  cause,  almighty  God, 

With  all  the  sons  of  strife  ; 
And  fight  against  the  men  of  blood, 
Who  fight  against  my  life. 

2  Draw  out  Thy  spear,  and  stop  their  way : 

Lift  Thine  avenging  rod ; 
But,  to  my  soul  in  mercy  sav, 
"I  am  Thy  Saviour  God."* 

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PSALMS. 

3  They  plant  their  snares  to  catch  rny  feet, 

And  nets  of  mischief  spread; 
Plunge  the  destroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  own  hands  have  made. 

4  Let  fogs  and  darkness  hide  their  way, 

And  slippery  be  their  ground  ; 
Thy  wrath  shall  make  their  lives  a  prey, 
And  all  their  rage  confound. 

5  They  fly,  like  chaff  before  the  wind, 

Before  Thine  angry  breath  ; 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  behind, 
Pursues  them  down  to  death. 

6  They  love  the  road  that  leads  to  hell : 

Then  must  the  rebels  die, 
"Whose  malice  is  implacable 
Against  the  Lord  on  high. 

7  But  if  Thou  hast  a  chosen  few 

Among  that  impious  race  ; 
Divide  them  from  the  bloody  crew 
By  Thy  surprising  grace. 

8  Then  will  I  raise  my  tuneful  voice 

To  make  Thy  wonders  known  ; 
In  their  salvation  I  '11  rejoice, 
And  bless  Thee  for  my  own. 

35— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  LOVE   OF   CHRIST  TYPIFIED   IX  DAVID. 

1  BEHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love 

That  holy  David  shows  ! 
Mark  how  his  tender  bowels  move 
For  his  afflicted  f  >es ! 

2  "When    they  are   sick,  his  soul  complains, 

And  seems  to  feel  the  smart  ; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart.  71 


PSALMS. 

3  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 

As  for  a  brother  dead  ! 
And  fasting  mortified  his  soul, 
While  for  their  life  he  prayed. 

4  They  groaned  and  cursed  him  on  their  bed, 

Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns  ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace  ! 

Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears  ; 
While    sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays, 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 

6  He,  the  true  David,   Israel's  king, 

Blessed  and  beloved  of  God, 

To  save  us  rebels,  dead  in  sin, 

Paid  His  own  dearest  blood. 


36— Part  I.  S.  M.  Watts, 

PRACTICAL    ATHEISM. 

1  WHEN  man  grows  bold  in  sin, 
My  heart  within  me  cries, 

"  He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
Nor  fear  before  his  eyes." 

2  He  walks  a  while   concealed 
In  a  self-flattering  dream  ; 

Till  his  dark  crimes,  at  once  revealed, 
Expose  his  hateful  name. 

3  His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair  ; 
Wisdom  is  banished  from  his  soul, 
And  leaves  no  goodness  there. 

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4  He  plots  upon  his  bed 
New  mischiefs  to  fulfil ; 

He  sots  his  heart,  his  hand  and  head, 
To  practise  all  that  's  ill. 

5  But  there  \s  a  dreadful  God, 
Though  men  renounce  111^  fear; 

His  justice,   hid   behind  the   cloud, 
Shall  one   great    day   appear. 

6  His  truth  transcends  the  sky  ; 
In  heaven  His  mercies  dwell ; 

Deep  as  the  sea  His  judgments  lie ; 
His  anger  burns  to  hell 

7  now  excellent   His  love, 
Whence  all  our  safety  springs  ! 

Oh  !   never  let  my  soul  remove 
From  underneath  His  wings  ! 

36— Part  II.  L.  M.  Tate  and  Brady. 

CONFIDENCE   IX  DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

1  O  LORD,  Thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope. 

The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends ; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope, 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains  ; 

ITnfat  homed    depths    Thy  judgments  are: 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains  ; 
The  whole  creation  is  Thy  care. 

2  Since  of  Thy  goodness  all  partake, 

With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  Thv  protection  trust  ! 

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PSA  LMS. 

4  Such  guests  shall  to  Thy  courts  be  led*. 

To  banquet  on  Thy  love's  repast ; 
And  drink,   as  from  a  fountain   head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

5  With  Thee  the  springs  of  life  remain  ; 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day  : 
Oh  !  let  Thy  grace  Thy  saints  sustain  ; 
To  upright  hearts  Thy  truth  display. 

37— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts.. 

FOLLY   OF  ENVYING   THE  WICKED. 

1  "WHY  should  I  vex  my  soul  and  fret 

To  see  the  wicked  rise  i 
Or  envy  sinners,   waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies  • 

2  As  flowery  grass,   cut  down  at  noon, 

Before  the  evening  fades  ; 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon, 
In  everlasting  shades. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 

And  practise  all  that 's  good  ; 
So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 
And  He  '11  provide  me  food. 

4  I,  to  my  God,  my  ways  commit, 

And  cheerful  wait  His  will ; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet,. 
Shall  my  desires  fulfil. 

5  Mine  innocence   shalt  Thou  display ; 

And  make  Thy  judgments  known, 
Fair  as  the  light   of  dawning  day, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 


PSALM>. 

6  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess, 

And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven  : 
True  riches  with  abundant  peace, 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 

7  Rest  in  the   Lord,   and  keep  His  way, 

Not  let  your  anger  ri 
Though  Providence  should  lung  delay, 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 

8  Let  sinners  join  to  break  your  peace, 

And  plot,  and  rage,  and  foam; 
The  Lord  derides  them,   for  He  sees 
Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 

9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening  sword, 

Have  bent  the  murderous  bow; 
To  slay  the  men  who  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 

10  My  God  shall  break  their  bows  and  burn 
Their  persecuting  darts ; 
Shall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 
And  pain  surprise  their  hearts. 

37 —  Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts, 

RELIGION  IX  WORDS  AND  DEEDS. 

1  "WHY  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast, 

And  grow  profanely  bold ! 
The  meanest   portion  of  the  just, 
Excels  the   sinner's  gold. 

2  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends, 

But  ne'er  designs  to  pay: 

The  saint  is  merciful  and  lends, 

Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

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3  His  alms  with  liberal   heart  he  gives 

Among*  the  sons  of  need ; 
His  memory  to  long  ages  lives, 
And  blessed  is  his  seed. 

4  He  fears  to  talk  with  lips  profane, 

To  slander  or  defraud  ; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men,, 
"What  he  has  learned  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gospel  of  the  Lord 

Deep  in  his  heart  abide; 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word, 
His  feet  shall  never  slide. 

6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand 

Preserved  from  every  snare; 
They  shall  possess  the  promised  land 
And  dwell  for  ever  there. 


37— Part  III.  C.  M.  Watts 

RIGHTEOUS  AND  WICKED  CONTRASTED. 

1  MY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 

Are  ordered  by  Thy  will ; 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again,, 
Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 

2  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways, 

Their  virtue  He  approves; 
He  ne'er  deprives  them  of  His  grace, 
Nor  leaves  the  men  He  loves. 

3  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion   and  their  home: 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

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4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown; 
Ye  shall   confess  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 

5  The  haughty  sinner  I   have  seen, 

Not  fearing  man  or  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay  tree  fair  and  green, 

Spreading  his   arms  abroad. 

6  And  lo!    he  vanished  from  the  ground 

Destroyed  by  hands  unseen; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 

V  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 
His  several  steps  attend  ; 
True  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  ways, 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

38  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  TROUBLED   CONSCIENCE  RELIEVED. 

1  AMID  Thy  wrath  remember  love, 

Restore  Thy  servant,  Lord ; 
Nor  let  a  father's  chastening  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 

2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  my  heart, 

My  flesh  is  sorely  pressed  ; 
Between  the  sorrow  and  the  smart, 
My  spirit  finds  no  rest. 

3  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 

And  o'er  my  head  are  gone; 
Too  heavy  for  my  soul  to  bear, 
Too  hard  for  me  tf  atone. 

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PSALMS, 

4  My  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea, 

My  head  still  bending  down ; 
And  I  go  mourning  all  tlie  day, 
Beneath  my  Father's  frown. 

5  Lord  I  am  weak  and  broken  sore, 

None  of  my  powers  are  whole: 
The  inward  anguish  makes  me  roar, 
The  anguish  of  my  soul. 

6  All  my  desire  to  Thee  is  known, 

Thine  eye  counts  every  tear; 
And  every  sigh,  and  every  groan, 
Is  noticed  by  Thine  ear. 

7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope; 

My  God  will  hear  my  cry; 
My  God  will  bear  my  spirit  up, 
When  Satan  bids  me  die. 

8  My  foes  rejoice  to  see  me  slide 

Into  the  miry  pit : 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  prida 
When  they  supplant  my  feet. 

9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilt  to  Thee, 

And  grieve  for  all  my  sin; 
I  feel  how  weak  my  graces  be, 
And  beg  support  divine. 

10  My  God,  forgive  my  follies  past, 
And  be  for  ever  nigh ; 
O  Lord  of  my  salvation,  haste, 
Before  Thv  servant  die. 


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39 _ Tart  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

WATCHFULNESS  OVER  THE  TONGUE. 

1  THUS  I  resolved  before  the  Lord: 

"Now  will   I  watch  my  tongue; 
Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong." 

2  And,  pif  Pin  e'er  constrained  to  stay 

With  men  of  lives  profane; 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 

The  pious  thoughts  I  feel; 
Lest  scoffers  should  tlf  occasion  take 
T<_>  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear 

I'll  not  be  overawed; 

But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear, 
That  I  can  speak  for  God. 

39  — Part  II.  C.  M.  W*n& 

THE   VANITY*   OF  MAN  AS   MORTAL. 

1  TEACH  me   the  measure  of  my  days, 
Thou  Maker  of  my  frame; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

•2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast; 
How  short,  how  fleet  our  time! 
Man  is  hut  vanity  and  dust. 
In  all  his  rlower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move 
Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise   is  vain. 

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PSALMS. 

4  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show; 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore ; 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust  ? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

39— Part  III.  C.  M.  Watts 

SICK-BED    DEVOTIONS. 

1  GOD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 

Behold  the  pains  I  feel ; 
But  I  am  dumb  before  Thy  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  Thy  will. 

2  Diseases  are  Thy  servants,  Lord, 

They  come  at  Thy  command  ; 
I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word, 
Against  Thy  chastening  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 

Remove  Thy  sharp  rebukes ; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
Through  Thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crushed  as  a  moth  beneath  Thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust  ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beautv  's  lost. 

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PS  a  LMS. 

5  This  mortal  life  decays  apace, 

I  low  booh  the  bubble  *s  broke  ! 

Adam,  and  all  his  numerous  race, 
Are  vanity   and   smoke. 

6  I'm  but   a  sojourn  or  below, 

Aa  all  my  fathers  were ; 

May  I  be  well  prepared  to  go, 
When  I  the  summons  hear  ! 

7  But,  if  my  life  be  spared  a  while 

Before  my  last  remove  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still, 
And  I  '11  declare  Thv  love. 


40  — Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

DELIVERANCE    FROM    GREAT    DISTRESS. 

1  I  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord ; 
He  bowed  to  hear  my  cry  : 

He  saw  me  resting  on  His  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

2  He  raised  me   from  a  horrid     pit, 
Where  mourning  long  I  lay  ; 

And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet, 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  He  made  me  stand  ; 
And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 

To  praise  the  wonders  of  His  hand, 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 

4  I'll  spread  His  works  of  grace  abroad; 
The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear: 

And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

SI 


PSALMS. 

5  How  many  are  Thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  how  great! 
Wc  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough, 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

6  When  I  'm  afflicted,  poor  and  low, 

And  light  and  peace  depart, 

My  God  beholds  my  heavy  woe, 

And  bears  me  on  His  heart. 

40  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  INCARNATION  AXD  SACRIFICE  OF  CHRIST. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  blessed  Redeemer  comes, 

Th'  eternal  Son  appears ! 
And  at  th'   appointed  time  assumes 
The  body  God  prepares ! 

2  Jesus  revealed  His  Fathers  grace, 

And  His  rich  mercy  showed : 
He  preached  the  way  of  righteousness, 
And  spread  His  truth  abroad. 

S  His  Father's  honour  touched  His  heart, 
He  pitied  sinners'  cries ; 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

4  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed, 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean; 
The  sacrifice  which  Jesus  paid, 
Atones  for  all  our  sin. 

5  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spread, 

And  Satan's  kingdom  shook : 
Thus  by  the  woman's  promised  Seed, 
The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 

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40  — Part  ni.  L.  M.  Watts. 

christ  our  sacrifice; 

1  THE  wonders,  Lord,  Thy  Fove  has  wrought, 

Exceed   our  praise,  surmount  our  thought; 

Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail. 

My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 

2  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt, 

Can  cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt; 
But  Thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 
An  all-sufficient  sacrifice. 

3  In  heaven  before  His  Father's  throne, 
Complacent  smiles  tlr   eternal  Son; 

And,  pleased,  presents  with  boundless  grace. 
Himself,  a  ransom  for  our  race. 

4  "  Behold !    I  come"  the  Saviour  cries, 
With  love  and  duty  in  His  eyes ; 

"  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 
Of  sins,  and  do  Thy  will,  my  God. 

5  Mine  ear  is  opened  to  Thy  voice, 
My  heart  delighted  with  Thy  choice; 
Pleased,  I  assume  a  fleshly  form, 
Akin  to  man,  that  dying  worm. 

6  'Tis  written  in  Thy  great  decree, 
'Tis  in  Thy  book  foretold  of  Me; 
I  must  fulfil  the  Saviour's  part; 
And  lo !  Thy  law  is  in  my  heart. 

7  I'll  magnify  Thy  holy  law, 
And  rebels  to  obedience  draw; 
"When  on  My  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 
Or  to  My  crown  above  the  sky. 

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PSALMS. 


8  The  Spirit  shall   descend  and  show 
What  Thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do : 
The  wondering  world  shall  learn  Thy  grace, 
Thy  wisdom  and  Thy  righteousness." 


41 


Watts, 


L.  M. 

CHARITY  TO  THE  POOR. 

1  BLESSED  is  the  man   whose  bowels  move, 

And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor; 
Whose  soul,  by  sympathizing  love, 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure, 

2  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief, 

More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do; 
He,  in  the  time  of  general  grief, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  bowels  too. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth. 

With  secret  blessing  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth, 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or,  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 

God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven; 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven. 

42  —  Part  I.  C.  M.         Tate  axd  Bradt. 

DESERTION  AND  HOPE. 

1  AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, 

When  heated  in  the  chase; 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  Thee, 
And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  Thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine: 
Oh!    when  shall  I  behold  Thy  face, 
Thou  Majestv  divine? 

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PS  A  LMS. 

3  Tears  are  my  constant  food,  while  thus 

Insulting  foes  upbraid: 
"Deluded  wretch]    where  is  thy  Godl 
And  where  Ilis  promised  aid?" 

4  'T  is  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 

I  think  on  ancient  day-  : 
Then  to  Thy  house  did  numbers  go, 

And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

5  But  why  's  my  soul  sunk  down  so  far, 

Beneath  this  heavy  load? 
Why  do  my  thoughts   indulge  despair, 
And  sin  against  my  God  . 

6  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand, 

Can  all  thy  woes  remove  : 
For  I  shall  yet  before  Him  stand, 
And   sing  restoring  love. 

2— Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

HOPE    IN    AFFLICTION. 

1  MY  spirit  sinks  within   me,  .Lord, 

But  I  will  eall  Thy  name  to  mind  ; 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 

"When  I  have  found,  my  God.  was  kind. 

2  Huge  troubles,  with  tumultuous  noise, 

Swell  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread  ; 
Thy  water-spouts  drown  all  my  joys, 
And  rising  waves  roll  o'er  my  head. 

3  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  His  love, 

When  I  address  His  throne  by  day : 
Nor  in  the  night  His  grace  remove  ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 


PSALMS. 

4  I'll  cast  myself  before  His  feet, 

And  say,  "  My  God,  my  heavenly  Rock  ! 
Why  doth  Thy  love  so  long  forget 

The  soul  that  groans  beneath  Thy  stroke  F* 

5  I  ?11  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low : 

Why  should    my  soul    indulge  her  grief? 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  Him  too; 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 

6  Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 

Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
And  lead  me  to  Thine  heavenly  hill, 
My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy. 

43  H.  M.  Dwight. 

COMPLAINT   MIXGLED   WITH  HOPE. 

1   MY  God,  defend  my  cause 
Against  a  host  of  foes  : 
Oh  !  save  me  from  tli'  unjust, 
Who  triumph  in  my  woes. 


Why  dost  thou  faint, 
My  trembling  heart 


To  God  impart 
Thy  sad  complaint. 


2  Why  *dost  Thou,  O  my  shield, 
Desert  me,  thus  forlorn  1 
Why,  hated  and  oppressed, 
Thus  bid  me  ceaseless  mourn  ? 


To  God  I  '11  fly  ; 
In  God  I'll  trust, 


When  low  in  dust 
Mv  head  shall  lie. 


Xow  to  Thy  sacred  house 
With  joy  direct  my  feet ; 

Where  saints,  with  morning  vows, 
In  full   assemblv  meet. 


Thy  power  divine 
Shall  there  be  shown, 


And  from  Thy  thron* 
Thv  mercv  shine. 
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PSALMS. 

4  Oh!  send  Thy  light  abroad: 

Thy  truth  with  heavenly  ray 
Shall  lead  my  soul  to  God, 
And  guide  my  doubtful  way. 


I'll  hear  Thy  word, 
With  faith  sincere, 


And  learn  to  fear 
And  praise  the  Lord. 

5  There   reach  Thy   bounteous  hand, 
And  all  my  sorrows  heal ; 
There  health  and  strength  divine, 

Oh  !  make  my  bosom  feel. 


My  bones  rejoice, 
My  strength  renew. 


Like  balmy  dew, 
Shall  Jesus'   voice, 

6  Then  in  Thy  holy  hill, 
Before  Thine  altar.  Lord, 
My  harp  and  song  shall  sound 
The  glories  of  Thv  word. 


A  hymn  of  praise 

My  life  shall  be. 


Henceforth  to  Thee, 

0  God  of  grace, 

J  My  soul,  awake  to  joy. 

And  triumph  in  the  Lord, 

My  health,  my  hope,  my  song, 

And  my  divine  reward. 

Ye  fears  remove  :  But  blessed,  return 

]S"o  more  I  mourn  ;    j  To  sing  His  love. 

44  C.  M.  Watts. 

COMPLAINT    IX    PERSECUTION. 

1  LORD,  we  have  heard  Thy  works  of  old, 

Thy  works  of  power  and  o-raee  ; 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  wonders  of  their  day-  : 

2  How  Thou  didst  build  Thy  churches  here, 

And  make  Thy  gospel  known : 
Among  them  did  Thine  arm   appear, 
Thv  light  and  glory  shone.  57 


p  s  a  l  :•.:  ? . 

3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day, 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng, 
Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray, 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

4  But  now  our  souls  are  seized  with  shame ; 

Confusion  fills  our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  Thy  grace. 

5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 

Nor  falsely  dealt  with  heaven; 
Nor  have  our  steps  declined  the  road 
Of  duty  Thou  hast  given. 

6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar, 

With  their  destructive  breath; 
And  Thine  own  hand  has  bruised  us  sore, 
Hard  by  the  gates  of  death. 

7  We  are  exposed  all  day  to  die, 

As  martyrs  for  Thy  cause; 
As  sheep  for  slaughter,  bound  we  lie 
By  sharp  and  bloody  laws. 

8  Awake,  arise,  almighty  Lord ! 

Why  sleeps  Thy  wonted  grace? 
Why  should  we  look  like  men  abhorred, 
Or  banished  from  Thy  face? 

9  Wilt  Thou  for  ever  cast  us  off, 

And  still  neglect  our  cries? 
For  ever  hide  Thy  heavenly  love 
From  our  afflicted  eyes? 

10  Down  to  the  dust  our  souls  are  bowed, 
A  n  d  d i e  upon  the  gr o u n d  ; 
Rise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud, 
And  all  their  powers  confound. 

ss 


PSAL M s . 

11  Redeem  as  from  perpetual  shame, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  God; 
We  plead  the  honours  of  Thy  name, 
The  merits  of  Thy  blood. 

45  —  Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE   GLORY   OF  CHRIST. 

1  NOW  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King, 
Jesus  the  Lord ;    how  heavenly  fair 

His  form!    how  bright  His  beauties  are! 

2  O'er  all  the   sons  of  human  race. 
He  shines  with  a  superior  grace; 
Love  from  His  lips   divinely  flows. 
And  blessings  all  His  state  compose. 

3  Dress  Thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord ! 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  Thy  sword! 

In  majesty  and  glory  ride. 

With  truth  and  meekness  at  Thy  side. 

4  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart, 
Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart ; 
Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sweet, 
Shall  melt  the  rebels  at  Thy  feet. 

5  Thy  throne,  0  God,  for  ever  stands; 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  Thy  hands: 
Thy  laws  and  works  arc  just  and  right; 
Justice  and  grace  are  Thy  delight. 

6  0  God,  Thy  God  has  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  Thy  head; 
And  with  His  sacred  Spirit  blessed 
Th1  eternal  Son  above  the  rest. 

8*  89 


PSALMS. 

45  —  Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  BEAUTY  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

1  THE  King  of  saints !  how  fair  His  face, 
Adorned  with  majesty  and  grace! 

He  comes  with  blessings  from  above 
And  wins  the  nations  with  His  love. 

2  At  His  right  hand  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen  arrayed  in  purest  gold; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  His  own, 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  His  throne; 
Fair  stranger,  let  thy  heart  forget 

The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favourite  of  His  choice; 
Let  Him  be  loved,  and  yet  adored; 
For  lie  's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

5  Oh!   happy  hour!   when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  His  fair  palace  in  the  skies; 

And  all  thy  sons,  a  numerous  train, 
Each,  like  a  prince,  in  glory  reign. 

6  Let  endless  honours  crown  Flis  head, 
Let  every  age  His  praises  spread ; 
While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescension  of  His  love. 

46  —  Part  I.  L.  M.         Tate  and  Brady 

THE  SAFETV  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

1  GOD  is  our  refuge  in  distress, 

A  present  help  when  dangers  press: 
On  Him  for  safety  we  relied, 
And  in  His  strength  we  will  confide; 

90' 


pe  a  l m>. 

2  Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tossed, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost; 

Or  lofty  hills  from  their  abode, 
Torn   piece-meal  by  the  roaring  flood. 

3  Let  angry  waves  together  rolled 
Rage  <>n   with  fury  uncontrolled; 

\\V   will   11.. t   fear,   whilst  we  depend 
On  God,  who  is  our  constant  friend. 

4  A  gentler  stream,  that  ever  flows, 
And  joy  to   all  around  bestows, 
The  city  of  the  Lord  shall  fill, 

The  city  where  He  *s  worshipped  still. 

5  God  dwells  in  Zion,  whose  strong  towers 
Shall  mock  tli'  assualt  of  earthly  powers. 
And  His  almighty  aid  is  nigh, 

To  those  who  on  His  strength  rely. 

46— Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts 

GOD   REIGNS  IX  ZION". 

1  LET  Zion  in  her  Kino-  rejoice, 

Though  tyrants  rage  and  kingdoms  rise; 
lie  utters  His  almighty  voice, 

The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

2  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 

d  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid: 
old  the   works  His  hand  has  wrought 
What  desolations  He  has  made! 

3  From  sea  to  sea  through  all  the  shores, 

He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease; 
When  from  on  high  His  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace. 

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PSALMS. 

4  He  breaks  the  bow,  He  cuts  the  spear; 

Chariots  He  burns  with  heavenly  flame: 
Keep  silence  all  the  earth,  and  hear 
The  sound  and  glory  of  His  name. 

5  "Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God, 

I'll  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands; 
I  will  be  known  and  feared  abroad, 
But  still  My  throne  in  Zion  stands." 

6  0  Lord  of  hosts,  almighty  King! 

While  we  so  near  Thy  presence  dwell, 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
Defiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

47  C.  M.  Watts. 

CHRIST  ASCENDING-  AND  REIGNING. 

1  OH  I    for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy, 

To  God  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  Him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpet's  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains: 
Let  all  the  earth  His  honours  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  He  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  His  praise  with  awe  profound, 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song; 
Nor  mock  Him  with  a  solemn  sound, 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

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1'SA  LM\ 

5  In  Israel  stood  His  ancient  throne, 

He  loved  that  chosen  race; 
But  now  He  calls  thie  world  His  own, 
And  heathens  taste  His  grace. 

6  These  western  climes  are  all  the  Lord's, 

Here  Abraham's  God  is  known; 
While  powers  ami  prince.-,  shields  and  swords. 
Submit  before  His  Throne. 

48  — Part  I.  8.  M.  Watts. 

THE   CHURCH,   THE   SAFETY   OF  A  NATION". 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great : 

He  makes  His   churches  His  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  His  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand ! 

The  honour  of  our  native  place, 
And  bulwark-  of  our  land. 

3  In  Son  God  i-  known, 
A  refuge  in  distress  : 

How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palac 

4  When  kino-s  against  her  joined, 
And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 

In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 

They  tied  with  hasty  fear, 

5  When  navies  tall  and  proud 
Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace, 

He  sends  His  tempests  roaring  loud, 
And  sinks  them  in  the  sc 

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PSALMS.  ^~ 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen ; 

How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold, 
Where  His  own  sheep  have  been. 

7  In  every  new  distress, 
We'll  to  His  house  repair: 

"We'll  think  upon  His  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

48  — Part  II.  S.  M.  Watts. 

THE  WORSHIP  AXD  ORDER  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

1  FAR  as  Thy  name  is  known, 
The  world  declares  Thy  praise  ; 

Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  Thy  throne, 
Their  sono-s  of  honour  raise. 

2  With  joy  Thy  people  stand 
On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 

Proclaim  the  wonders  of  Thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  Thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 
The  city  where  we  dwell, 

Compass  and  view  Thy  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well ; 

4  The  orders  of  Thy  house, 
The  worship  of  Thy  court, 

The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 
How  glorious  to  behold, 

Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold! 

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PSALMS. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now, 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die; 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 

And  ours  above  the  sky. 

49  — Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  VANITY  OF  LIFE  AND  RICHES. 

1  WHY  does  the  man  of  riches  grow 

To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  ? 

2  Why  does  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn, 

Made  of  the  self-same  clay ; 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  were  born 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ; 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve ; 
Redeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  Life  is  a  blessing  can't  be  sold, 

The  ransom  is  too  high  ; 
Justice  will  ne'er  be  bribed  with  gold, 
That  man  may  never  die. 

5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 

The  timorous  and  the  brave, 
Quit  their  posessions,   close  their  eyes, 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet  *t  is  his  inward  thought  and  pride  ! 

k'My  house  shall  ever  stand; 
And  that  my  name  may  long  abide, 
I  '11  give  it  to  my  land." 

95 


PSALMS. 

7  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  liis  hopes  are  lost, 

How  soon  his  memory  dies ! 

His  name  is  buried  in  the  dust. 

Where  his  own  carcass  lies. 

8  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way; 

And  yet  their  sous,  as  vain, 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  say. 
And  act  their  works  again. 

9  Men,  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

If  honour  raise  them  high; 
Live  like  the  beasts,  a  thoughtless  race, 
And  like  the  beasts  they  die. 

10  Laid  in  the  grave  like  silly  sheep, 
Death  feeds  upon  them  there; 
Till  the  last  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep, 
In  terror  and  despair. 

49— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

DEATH  AXD  THE   RESURRECTION. 

1  YE  sons  of  pride  that  hate  the  just, 

And  trample  on  the  poor; 
When  death  has  brought  you  down  to  dust, 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 

2  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the  scene; 

When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 
When  shall  the  just  revive,  and  reign 

O'er  all  that  scorned  them  here? 

t 

3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive, 

When  separate  from  the  flesh; 
And  break  the  prison  of  the  grave, 
To  raise  my  bones  afresh. 

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PSALMS. 

4   Heaven   is  my  everlasting  home, 
Th'  inheritance  is  sure; 

Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 
But  I  Ml  repine  no  more. 

50— Part  I.  CM.  Watts. 

THE   LAST  JUDGMENT. 

1  THE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  His  throne 

Bids  the  whole   earth  draw   nigh; 
The  nations  near  the   rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

''Judgment  will  ne'er  begin;" 
No  more  abuse  His  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Throned  on  a  cloud  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  His  way; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven  from  above  His  call  shall  hear. 

Attending  angels  come; 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 
His  justice,  and  their  doom. 

5  "But  gather  all  My  saints''   He  cries, 

"  Who  made  their  peace  with  God, 
By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
And  sealed  it   with  His  blood. 

6  Their  faith  and  works,  brought  forth  to  light, 

Shall  make  the  world  confess 
My  sentence  of  reward  is  right 
And  heaven  adore  My  grace." 

9  97 


PSALMS. 
50  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

OBEDIENCE  BETTER  THAN  SACRIFICE. 

1  THUS  saith  the  Lord;  "The  spacious  field* 

And  flocks  and  herds  are  Mine: 
O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 
I  claim  a  right  divine. 

2  I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 

Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire ; 
To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 
Is  all  that  I  require. 

3  Invoke  My  name  when  trouble's  near, 

My  hand  shall  set  thee  free ; 
Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
The  honour  due  to  Me. 

4  The  man  who  offers  humble  praiser 

Declares  My  glory  best ; 
And  those  who  tread  My  holy  ways, 
Shall  my  salvation  taste. 

5  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain, 

Will  I  the  world  reprove  : 
Altars  and  rites  and  forms  are  vain 
"Without  the  fire  of  love  ; 

6  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do, 

To  bring  their  sacrifice  ? 
They  call  My  statutes  just  and  true, 
But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 

*I  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  My  sight, 
And  sin  without  control  ? 
But  I  will  bring  your  crimes  to  light, 
With  anguish  in  your  soul." 

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PSA  LMS. 

8  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 
Before  His  wrath  appear; 
If  once  you  fall  beneath  His  sword, 
There 's  no  deliverer  there. 

50  — Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

HYPOCRISY    WARNED. 

1  THE  Lord,  the  Judge,  His  churches  warns  ; 

Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear, 
"Who  place  their  hope  in  rites  and.  forms, 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 

2  Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  His  name 

With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit ; 
A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 

And  soothe  and  natter  those  they  hate. 

3  They  watch  to  do  their   neighbours    wrong, 

Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face  ; 

They  take  His  covenant  on  their  tongue, 

But  break  His  laws,  abuse  His  grace. 

4  To  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean. 

Denied  with  lust,  defiled  with  blood  : 
By  night  they  practise  every  sin, 

By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God. 

5  And,  while  His  judgments  long  delay, 

They  grow  secure,  and  sin  the  more  : 
They  think  He  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  put  far  off  the  dreadful  hour. 

6  0  dreadful  hour  !  when  God  draws  near, 

And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes  : 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 
And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

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5  A  L  Al  3 . 


5  J  —  Part  IV.       1  Os.  and  1 1  s.  Watts. 

THE    LAST    JUDGEMENT. 

1  THE  God  of  glory  sends  His  summons  forth, 

(  alls  the  south  nations  and  awakes  the  north; 
from  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread. 
Through  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead. 
The  trumpet  sounds;    hell  trembles;    heaven  re- 
joices; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

2  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  His  long  delay; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more:  behold  the  day  J 

i<  »ld  the  judge  descends !  His  guards  are  nigh ; 
Tempests  and  fire  attend  Him  down  the  sky. 
VN'lien  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  Him: 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  Him; 

3  Sinners,  awake  betimes;  ye  fools,  be  wise; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise: 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  crooked  works 

amend. 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend. 
Then  join  the  saints ;  wake  every  cheerful  passion, 
\7hen  Christ  returns,  He  comes  for  your  salvation. 

51  —  Part  I.  L.  M.  \Yatts. 

A  PENITENT  PLEADING-  FOR  PARDON. 

i  SnOW  pity,  Lord!    O  Lord!    forgive; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live; 
Are  not  Thy  mercies  large  and  free? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  Thee? 

J   riy  crimes  are  great,  but  do  n't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  Thy  grace : 
Grent  God,  Thy  nature  hath  no  bound ; 
So   \'A  Tin*  pardoning  love  be  found. 

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PSALMS. 

3  Oh!    wash  my   bouI  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean: 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lipa  with  shame  my  bids  confess, 
Against  Thy  law,   against  Tin 

Lord,  should  Thy  judgment  gron    -»were, 
I  am  condemned,   but  Thou  art  clear. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope  still  hovering  round  Thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

51 —  Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

ORIGINAL   AND   ACTUAL   SIN   CONFESSED. 

1  LORD,  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 

And  born  unholy  and  unclean; 

Sprung  from  the  man,  whose  guilty  fall 

Corrupts  his  race,   and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw   our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death: 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart ; 
But  we  're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  Great  God,  create  mv  heart   anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true: 
Oh!    make  me  wise  betimes,  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

4  Behold!    I  fall  before  Thy  face; 
My  only  refuge  is  Thy  grace: 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean; 

The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

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P  S  A  L  fil  S  . 

5  No  blooding  bird,  nor  blooding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest; 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

-   3,   my  God,   Thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone: 
Thy  blood  can  make  mo  white  as  snow; 
No  Jewish  typos  could  cleanse  me  bo. 

7     Vhile  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease: 

I,   let  me  hear  Thy  pardoning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

51  — Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts 

THE   PENITENT  RESTORED. 

1   0  THOU  that  nearest  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  Thee  lie, 

Tt  from  thorn  Thy  angry  look, 
And  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  book. 

•2   Croate  my  nature   pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin: 
Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart. 
Nor  hide   Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

•S   I  cannot  live   without  Thy  light. 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight : 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore. 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  Thy  Spirit,   Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford : 
And  lot  a  wretch  come  near  Thy  throne. 
To  plead  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

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PSA  LMS. 

5  A  broken  heart,  niv  God,   my   King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring : 

The  God  of  grace  a\  i  1 1  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dost, 

And  owns  Thy  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

7  Then   will  I  teach  the  world  Thy  ways: 
Sinners  shall  learn  Thy  sovereign  grace; 
I  '11  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

8  Oh!    may  Thy  love  inspire  my  tongue; 
Salvation  shall  be  all   my  song ; 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

52  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Barlow. 

THE  DESTRUCTION  OF  PERSECUTORS. 

1  WHY  should  the  haughty  tyrant  boast, 
His  vengeful  arm,  his  warlike  host? 
While  blood  defiles  his  cruel  hand, 
And  desolation  wastes  the  land. 

2  lie  joys  to  hear  the  captive's  cry5 
The  widow's  groan,  the  orphan's  sigh; 
And  when  the  weary  sword  would  spare, 
His  falsehood  spreads  the  fatal  snare. 

3  He  triumphs  in  the  deeds  of  wrong, 
And  arms  with  rage  his  impious  tongue; 
With  pride  proclaims  his  dreadful  power, 
And  bids  the  trembling  world  adore. 


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PSALMS. 

4  But  God  is  good,  and  with  a  frown, 

Casts  to  the  dust  his  honours  down: 
The  righteous,  freed,  their  hopes  recall, 
And  hail  the  proud  oppressor's  fall. 

5  How  low  the  persecutor  lies, 
Who  dared  th'  eternal  power  despise; 
And  vainly  strove,   with  impious  joy. 
The  church  and  nation  to  destroy! 

6  We  praise  the  Lord,   who  heard  our  cries, 
And  sent  salvation  from  the  skies: 
The  saints  who  saw  our  mournful  days. 
Shall  join  our  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

52  — Part  II.  L.  M.  D wight 

THE  LORD'S  PEOPLE  IN  HIS  HOUSE. 

1  A  WORD  in  season,  spoke  with  power, 

I  've  often  heard  within  these  walls ; 
But  none  surpassing,  what  this  hour 
Attends  the  precious  gospel  calls. 

2  When  Christ  unveils  His  lovely  face, 

And  grace  for  grace  is  largely  given; 
A  glory  shines  which  makes  this  place 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

3  Here,  in  Thy  courts,  let  me  be  seen, 

Growing  in  faith,  and  hope,  and  love; 
Like  olives  fair,  and  fresh,  and  green, 
And  ripening  for  the  world  above. 

4  Here  will  I  view  Thy  glory.  Lord, 

And  songs  for  all  Thy  goodness  raise: 
Here  will  I  wait  to  hear  Thy  word, 

And  join  with  saints  who  sing  Thy  praise. 

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53_Part  l  l.  m. 

PRACTICAL   ATHEISM. 

1  "THERE  is  a  God,"  .-ill  nature  cries: 

The  heavens  and  earth  this  truth  confess; 
Yet  this,  the  atheist  fool  ckfhies, 

And  dares  his  impious  thoughts  express. 

2  The  Lord,  from  His  celestial  tower, 

Looked  down,  the  sons  of  men  to  view; 
To  see  if  any   own.-. I    Mis  power, 
If  any  truth  and  justice  knew. 

3  But  all  He  saw  were  gone  aside, 

All,  in  their  hearts,  were  atheists  grown; 
None  took  religion  for  their  guide, 
Not  one  did  God    his  sovereign  own. 

4  O  wretched  state!    how  fallen  are  men! 

How  guilty,  helpless,   lost,  and  dead! 
They're  all  concluded  under  sin. 

Their  hope  is  gone,  their  peace  is  fled. 

5  To  such,  the  Lord  His  gospel  sends; 

For  these,   a  Saviour  He  appoints ; 
To  them  Plis  grace  with  power  extends; 
And  changes  atheists  into  saints. 

53  — Fart  II.  C.  M.  Watts, 

FOES  OF  z:ox. 

1  ARE  all  the  foes  of.  Zion  fools, 

AYho  thus  devour  her  saints? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  her  complaints.5 

2  They  shall  be  seized  with   sad  surprise: 

For  God's  avenging  arm 
Scatters  the  bones  of  them  that  rise 
To  do  His  children  harm. 

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PSALMS. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array: 
When  God  has  first  dispersed  their  host, 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

4  Oh !    for  a  word  from  Zion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore! 
Jacob  with  all  his  tribes  shall  sing, 
And  Judah  weep  no  more. 


54  S.  P.  M.  Dwight. 

A  PRAYER  FOR  DELIVERANCE. 

1  MY  God,  preserve  my  soul; 
Oh!    make  my  spirit  whok; 

To  save  me  let  Thy  strength  appear; 

Strangers  my  steps  surround ; 

Their  pride  and  rage  confouna, 
And  bring  Thy  great  salvation  near. 

2  Those  who  against  me  rise, 
Are  aliens  from  the  skies: 

They  hate  Thy  church  and  kingdom.  Lord! 
They  mock  Thy  fearful  name, 
They  glory  in  their  shame, 

Nor  heed  the  wonders  of  Thy  word. 

3  But  O  Thou  King  divine! 
My  chosen  friends  are  Thine, 

The  men,  that  still  my  soul  sustain: 
Wilt  Thou  my  foes  subdue. 
And  form  their  hearts  anew, 

And  snatch  them  from  eternal  pair? 

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P  8ALM8, 

4  Escaped  from  every  woe, 

Oh!    grant  me,  here  below, 
To  praise  Thy  name  with  those  I  love: 

And,  when  beyond  the"  skies, 

Our  souls  unbodied  rise, 
Unite  us  in  the  realms  above. 


55^-PartI.  Q  M.  Watts. 

GOD   OUR  REFUGE. 

1  O  GOD,  my  Refuge,  hear  my  cries, 

Behold  my  flowing  tears: 

For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise, 
And  triumph    in  my  fears. 

2  Their  rage  is  levelled  at  my  life ; 

My  soul  with  guilt  they  load. 
And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife. 
To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 

3  "With  inward  pain  my  heart-strings  sound; 

I  orroan  with  every  breath: 

Horror  and  fear  beset  me  round, 

Among  the  shades  of  death. 

4  Oh!    were  I  like  a  feathered  dove, 

Soon  would  I  stretch  my  wings; 
And  fly,  and  make  a  long  remove 
From  all  these  restless  things. 

5  Let  me  to  some  wild  desert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home ; 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow, 
Temptations  never   come. 


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TSALMS. 

6  Vain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  all, 
To  'scape  the  rage  of  hell ! 
The   mighty  God  on  whom  I  call, 
Can  save  me  here  as  well. 

55  — Part  II.  S.  M.  Watts. 

DAILY  DEVOTION. 

1  LET  sinners  take  their  course, 
And  choose  the  road  to  death; 

But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I  '11  spend  my  daily  breath. 

2  My  thoughts  address  His  throne, 
"When  morning  brings  the  light: 

I  seek  His  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God ! 

While  sinners  perish  in  surprise, 
Beneath  Thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel ; 

They  neither  fear  or  trust  Thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  Thy  will. 

5  But  I  with  all  my  cares, 
Will  lean  upon  the  Lord : 

I'll  cast   my  burdens  on  His  arm, 
And  rest  upon  His  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 
The  children  of  His  love: 

The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands, 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 

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PS  A  L  MS. 
5Q —Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

TRU8T   IX   GOD. 

1  O  THOU  whose  justice  reigns  on  high. 

And  makes  th'  oppress* 
Behold!    how    envi<>u>  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  peace. 

2  The   sons  of  violence  and   lies 

Join  to  devour  me,    Lord; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise, 
My  refuge  is  Thy  word. 

3  In  God,   most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  reposed  my  trust : 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still, 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults: 
Mischief  doth  all  their  counsels  fill, 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  they  cape  without  Thy  frown? 

Must  their  devices  stand? 
Oh!    cast  the  haughty  sinner  down. 
And  let  him  know  Thy  hand ! 

56  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

god's  care  of  his  people. 

1  GOD  counts  the  sorrows  of  His  saint-. 
Their  groans  affect  His  ears: 

Thou  hast  a  book  for  my  complaints, 
A  bottle  for  my  tears. 

2  When  to  Thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry, 
The  wicked  fear  and  flee; 

So  swift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  sky, 
So  near  is  God  to  me. 
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P  8  A  L  M  k- . 

3  In  Thee,  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  reposed  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lord, 

Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise; 
I'll  sing,  "How  faithful  is  Thy  word! 
How  righteous  all  Thy  ways!" 

5  Thou  hast  secured  my  soul  from  death;: 

Oh!    set  Thy  prisoner  free: 
That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath 
May  be  employed  for  Thee. 

57  L.  M.  Watts. 

GOD   EXALTED. 

1  MY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 

Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknown, 
Hide  me  beneath  Thy  spreading  wings 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry, 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform: 
He  sends  His  angels  from  the  sky. 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God! 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell: 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
Let  land  to  land  Thy  wonders  tell. 

4  My  heart  is  fixed  ;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honours  to  Thy  name: 
Awake,  my  tongue  to  sound  His  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

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PSALMS. 

0  Iliirli  o'er  the  earth  His  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky: 
}\\<  troth  to  end]  remains, 

When  lower  worlds 

0  Be  thou  exalted,  <  >  my  I  tod  ! 

Above  the  heavens  wh<  _••'-  dwell; 

Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land    to  land  Thy  wonders  tell. 

8  L  P.  M.  Watts. 

WARNING  TO   MAGISTRATES. 

1  JUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  <•■ 

When  vile  oppression  wastes  the  land ! 

Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  p r, 

And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure, 

While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your  hand? 

2  Forgot  ye  then,   or  never  knew. 
That  God  will  judge  the  ju> 

High  in  the  heavens   Efts  justic 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights 
And  send  your  bold  d  a      road, 

To  bind  the  -  in  your  chains. 

3  A  poisoned  arrow  is  your  tongue, 
Th»-  arrow  -harp,  the  poison  strong, 

And  death  attend-  where'er  it  wounds; 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries  nor  tears; 
-  i  the  deaf  adder  stops  her  ears 

Lust  the  power  of  charming  sounds. 

4  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God  ! 
Those  teeth  of  lions,  dyed  in  bl 

And  crush  tip.-  serpents  in  the  dust: 
As  empty  chaff,    when  whirlwinds  i 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

S  i   let  their  names  and  h<       -  lost. 

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PSALMS. 

5  The   Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky, 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die, 

As  hills  of  snow  dissolve  and  run; 
Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime, 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time, 

Vain  births,  that  never  see  the  sun. 

6  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford : 

And  all  who  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
"Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
A  God  who  hears  His  children  cry, 

And  will  their  sufferings  well  repay." 

59  S.  M.  Barlow. 

PRAYER  AGAINST  INVADING  FOES. 

1  FROM  foes  that  round  us  rise, 
O  God  of  heaven,  defend; 

Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  skies, 
And  with  Thy  saints  contend. 

2  Behold!    from  distant  shores 
And  desert  wilds  they  come, 

Combine  for  blood   their  barbarous  force, 
And  through  our  cities  roam. 

3  Beneath  the  silent  shade, 
Their  secret  plots  they  lay; 

Our  peaceful  walls  by  night  invade, 
And  waste  the  fields  by  day. 

4  And  will  the  God  of  grace, 
Regardless  of  our  pain, 

Permit  secure  that  impious  race 
To  riot  in  their  reign? 

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PS  A  L  M  3.. 

5  In  vain  their 

Or  open  foroe,  they  prove  : 
His  i  ye  ••.•in  ]»i«  lv,-  the  deepest  veil ; 
JIi>  hand  their  strength  remove. 

6  Yei   save  them,  Lord,  from  deatfr, 
Lest   we  forget  their  doom  : 

But  drive  them  with  Thine  angry  breath, 
Through  distant  lands  t"  roam. 

*l  Then  shall  our  grateftil  v< 

Proclaim  our  guardian  God; 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice, 

And  sound  Thy  praise  abroad. 

( '.  M.  Watts, 

OX  A  DAT   OF  HUMILIATION   IX  WAR. 

1  LORD,  Thou  hast  e  •  air  guilty  land; 

Behold,  Thy  mourn  1 

Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  Thy  hand  ? 
Shall  mercy  ne'er  return.' 

2  Beneath  the  terrors  of  Thine  eye, 

Earth's  haughty  towers  decay  ; 
Thv  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky, 
And  mortals  melt   away. 

3  Our  Zion  trembles  at  Thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  Thy  lilted  hand ! 
Oh!  heal  the  nation  Thou  hast  broke, 
And  save  the  sinking  land. 

4  Exalt  the  banner  in  the  field. 

For  those  that  fear  Thy  name ; 
Fr<»m  barbarous  hosts  Thy  people  sliieldj 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Attend  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

And  be  their  guardian  God : 
In  vain  shall  numerous  powers  unite, 
Against  Thv  lifted  rod. 
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P  S  A  L  M  S  . 

6  Our  troops,   beneath  Thy  guiding  hand, 
Shall  gain  a  glad  renown : 
'Tis  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand, 
And  treads  the  mighty  down. 

61— Part  I.  S.  M.  Watts. 

GOD  OUR  REFUGE  AND  ROCK. 

1  WHEN,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 
My  heart  within  me  dies ; 

Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  Oh  !  lead  me  to  the  rock, 
That's  high  above  my  head; 

And  make  the  covert  of  Thy  wings, 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  Thy  presence,  Lord, 
For  ever  I  '11  abide  : 

Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  Refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  Thy  name : 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

(3]_pART  II.  L.  M. 

JESUS  OUR  KING. 

1  MY  soul  of  Thy  protection  sure, 
Against  her  foes  shall  rest  secure; 

For  Thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my  vows 
And  brought  me  joyful  to  Thy  house. 

2  With  all  Thy  saints  I'll  strive  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  heavenly  King; 
Whom  Thou  in  mercy  didst  ordain, 
Should  o'er  Thv  chosen  people  reign. 

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PS  A  LMS. 

3  Jesus  shall  live  for  ever  blew 

And  give   His  people  peace  and  resl  : 
Hia  years  shall  last,  and  God  will  own 
ili-  righteous  sceptre,  and  His  throne; 

4  Oh!  let  Thy  truth  prepare  the  way; 
In  mercy,  Lord,  extend  His  sway: 
Thus  we'll  devote  our  future  days, 

To  pay  our  vows  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

62  L.  M.  Watts. 

TRUST  IN    GOD   ALONE. 

1  MY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone; 

My  rock  and  refuge  is  His  throne; 
In  all  !;  in  all  my  straits, 

My  soul  on  His  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust   Him,  ye  saint-,  in  all  your  ways, 
Poui  >ur  heart-  before  His  face: 

3  fail,  and  toes  invade, 
sufficient  aid. 

3  Fals  the  men  of  high  degree, 

sort  are  vanity  ; 
Lai  .  both  appear 

Light   as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 

4  M  increasing  gold  your  trust, 

N   r  set   -   >ur  h  ■■  ittering  dust ; 

sp  the  fleeting  smoke. 
what  God  has  spoke ! 

5  <  i  [is  declared. 

gain  my  ears  have  heard, 
"All  power  is  His  eternal   due; 
He  must  be  tear  1  too." 

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PSALMS. 

6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

63— Part!  G.  M.  Watts, 

lord's  day  morning. 

1  EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay 

I  haste  to  seek   Thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  Thy    cheering  grace. 

2  I've  seen  Thy  glory   and  Thy  power, 

Through  afl  Thy  temples  shine : 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

3  Not  life  itself,   with   all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best   passions  move ; 
Or  raise  so  high   my   cheerful  voice, 
As  Thy  forgiving  love. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I  '11  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to   sing. 

03  — Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts* 

DELIGHT  IN   GOD    AND   HIS  WORSHIP. 

1  GREAT  God,   indulge  my  humble   claim, 

Thou  art  my  Hope,   my  Joy,  my  Rest, 
The  glories  that   compose  Thy  name, 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blessed. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  Thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father   and  my  God ; 
And  I  am  Thine  by   sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  Thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

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3  With  early  feet   I  lore  t'  app 

Among  Thy  saint-,  and  Beek  Thy  face; 
Oft  have   I  seen  Thy  glory  there, 

I    felt    the    power    of  BOl 

4  Not  fruits  nor  wine-  that  tempt  our  taste, 

Nor  all  tin*  i<»ys  oot  Benses  know, 
Could  make  me  <«>  divinely  bles 

raise  my  cheerful  passions  bo. 

5  My  life   it-elf,   without   Thy  I 

No  taste  of  pleasure  could  afford; 

'T  would   but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banished  from  the  Lord. 

6  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head; 

One  thought   of  Thee   e'ives  new  delight, 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

V  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray,  or  praise 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

63  — Part  III  S.  M.  Watts. 

SEEKING    GOD. 

1  MY  God,  permit  my  tongue 
This  joy  to  call  Thee  mine; 

And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  Thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty   fainting  soul 
Thy  mercy   does  implore ; 

Not  travellers   in   desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

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PSALMS. 

3  Within  Thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  long  to  find  my  place ; 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold, 
And  feel  Thy  quickening  grace. 

4  Since  Thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  Thee  my  spirit  flies ; 

And  on  Thy  watchful  providence, 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

5  The  shadow  of  Thy  wings 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 

I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  He  supports  my  steps. 

64  L.  M.  Barlow. 

SEEKING  DELIVERANCE  FROM  ENEMIES. 

1  GREAT  God  attend  to  my  complaint, 
Nor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint; 
When  foes  in  secret  spread  the  snare, 
Let  my  salvation  be  Thy  care. 

2  Shield  me  without,   and  guard  within, 
From  vile  temptations  and  from  sin ; 
May  envy,  lust,   and  pride  depart, 
And  heavenly  grace  expand  my  heart. 

3  Thy  justice   and  Thy  power  display, 
And  scatter  far  Thy  foes  away; 

"While  listening  nations  learn  Thy  word, 
And  saints,  triumphant,   bless  the  Lord. 

4  Then  shall  Thy   church   exalt  her  voice, 
And  all  that  love  Thy  name  rejoice; 
By  faith  approach  Thine  awful  throne, 
And  plead  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

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PSA  LMS. 

65  —  Tart  I.  G  M.  Watts, 

A  PRAYER-HEARING   GOD. 

1  PRAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  fjpr  Thee; 

There  shall  our  vows  be  paid: 
Th«»u  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray; 
All  flesh  shall  seek  Thine  aid 

2  Lord,   our  iniquities  prevail. 

But  pardoning   g  is  Thine : 

I  Thon  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
conquer  every  sin. 

3  Blessed  are  the  men  whom  Thou  wilt  choose 

To  bring  them  near  Thy  face ; 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  Thy  house, 

To  feast  upon  Thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  Thy  church  requests, 

Thy  truth  and  terror  shine  : 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfill  Thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just ; 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  Thee, 
And  make   Thy  name  their  trust, 

6  They  dread  Thy  glittering  tokens  Lord, 

When  signs  in   heaven  appear; 
But  they  shall  learn  Thy  holy  word, 
And  love  as  well  as  fear. 


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PSALMS. 

65  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts, 

god's  goodness  in  the  seasons. 

1  'TIS  by  Thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

God  of  eternal  power : 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  Thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  months  and  hours, 

Heaven,   earth  and  air  are  Thine ; 
When  clouds  distill  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery    treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranks  of  corn  appear ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

65  — Part  III.  H.  M.  Dwight. 

THE  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD  IN  THE  SEASONS. 

1  HOW  pleasing  is  Thy  voice, 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 

That  bids  the  frosts  retire, 
And  wakes  the  level  spring ! 


The  rains  return, 
The  ice  distills  : 


And  plains  and  hills 
Forget  to  mourn. 

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LMS. 


2  The  lofty  mountains  stand, 
Established  by  Thine  arm: 
Thy  \  •!'■'•  the  ocean  stills, 

Tlic  tumult,  and  the  s1 


Through  earth  and  skies, 
With  terror  spread, 


Thy  tokens  dread, 
All  lands  surpi 


3  The  morn,  with  glory  crowned, 
Thy  hand  arrays  in  smiles; 
Thou  bidst  the  eve  decline, 
Rejoicing  o'er  the  hills. 


od  ; 
The  mild  wind  blows; 


And  beauty  glows 
urth's  far  end. 


4  Thou  makest  the  pasture  green : 
Thou  callest  the  flocks  abroad; 
The  springing  corn  proclaims 
The  footsteps  of  our  God. 


Both  bird  and  beast 
Partake  Thy  care, 


And  happy  share 
The  general  feast 


5  Thy  showers  make  soft  the  fields; 
On  every  side,  behold  ! 
The  ripening  harvest  waves 
Their  loads  of  richest  gold. 

The  labourers  sing  And,  blessed,  rejoice 

^Vith  cheerful  voice,    |  In  God  their  King. 

G  The  thunder  is  His  voice  ; 
His  arrows,  blazing  fires; 
He  glows  in  yonder  sun. 
And  smiles  in  starry  choirs. 


The  balmy  breeze 
His  breath  perfumes ; 


His  beauty  blooms 
In  flowers  and  trees. 


11 


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PSALMS. 

With  life  He  clothes  the  spring ; 

The  earth  with  summer  warms  ; 
He  spreads  th"   autumnal  feast, 

And  rides  in  wintry  storms. 


His  gifts  divine, 

Through  all  appear, 


And  round  the  year 
His  glories  shine. 


QQ  —  Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   GOD   OF  PROVIDENCE. 

1  SING,  all  ye  nations,  to  the  Lord, 

Sing  with  a  joyful  noise : 
With  melody  of  sound  record 
His  honours,   and  your  joys. 

2  Say  to  the  Power  that  shakes  the  sky, 

"  How  terrible  art  Thou  ! 
Sinners  before  Thv  presence  fly, 
Or  at  Thy  feet  they  bow." 

3  He  rules  by  His  resistless  might ; 

Will  rebel  mortals  dare 
Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight. 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war  ■ 

4  Oh  !  bless  our  God,   and  never  cease  ; 

Ye  saints,  fulfil  His  praise  : 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace,.  . 
And  guides  our  doubtful  way-. 

5  Lord,  Thou  hast  proved  our  suffering  souls. 

To  make  our  graces  shine  : 
So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals, 
The  metal  to  refine. 

6  Through  watery  deeps,  and  fiery  ways 

We  march  at  Thy  command. 
Led,  to  possess  the  promised  place, 
By  Thine  unerring  hand. 

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PS  A  LMS. 
00— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

PRAISE  TO   GOD   FOR   HEARING   PRAYER. 

1  NOW  shall  my  solemn  trows  be  paid 

To  that  almighty  Power, 

Who  heard  the   long  requests  I  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 

2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 

To  make   IIi<  mercies  known  : 
Come,  ye  that  tear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  He  has  done. 

3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 

I  sought  Hi-  heavenly  aid; 
He  saved  my   -inking  soul  from  hell. 
And   death's  eternal  shade. 

4  If  sin  lay  covered  in  my  heart. 

While  prayer  employed  my  toi  e 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

5  But  God,  his  name  be  ever  Mussed  ! 

Hath  set  my  spirit  free : 
Nor  turned  from  Him  my  poor  reqm  st, 
Nor  turned  His  heart  from  me. 

67  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   NATION'S   PROSPERITY  AND   CHURCH'S   INCREASE. 

1  SHINE  on  our  land,  Jehovah,  shine. 

With  beams  of  heavenly  gr 

Reveal  Thy  power  through  all  our  coasts. 
And  show  Thy   smiling  face. 

2  Here  fix  Thy  throne  exalted  high, 
And,   here,   our  -'lory  stand; 

And,  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire, 
Surround  Thy  favourite  land. 

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PSALMS. 

3  "When  shall  Thy  name  from  shore  to  shore, 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad : 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God? 

4  Sing  to  the  Lord,   ye  distant  lands, 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
Let  thankful  tongues  exalt  His  praise, 
And  thankful  hearts  rejoice. 

5  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  Judge, 

Who  sits  enthroned  above, 
Wisely  commands  the  worlds   He  made, 
In  justice  and  in  love. 

6  Earth  shall  confess  her  Maker's  hand, 

And  yield  a  full  increase  : 
Our  God  will  crown  His  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

1  God,  the  Redeemer,  scatters  round 
His  choicest  favours  here ; 
While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

68  — Tart  I.  L.  M.  Wtatts. 

MAJESTY   AND   COMPASSION  OF  GOD. 

1  LET  God  arise  in  all  His  might. 
And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight; 
As  smoke,  that  sought  to  cloud  the  skies 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 

2  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  sky; 
His  name  Jehovah  sounds  on  high ; 
Sing  to  His  name,  ye  sons  of  grace ; 
Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  His  face. 

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PSALMS. 

3  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 
Flv  to   Bis  aid  in  sharp  distress: 

In   Him,   the  poor  and  helpless  find 
A  Judge  that's  just,   a  Father  kind. 

4  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain, 
And  prisoners  see  the  light  again; 

But  rebels,  that   dispute   His  will, 

Shall  dwell   in   chains  and  darkness  stil. 

5  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong; 
Crown  Him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song: 
His  wondrous  names  and  powears  rehearse  : 
His  honours  shall  enrich  your  vers*  . 

6  He  shakes  the   heavens  with  loud  alarms 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms  ! 

In  Israel  are  His  mercies  known, 
Israel  is  His  peculiar  throne. 

7  Proclaim  Him  king,  pronounce  Him  blessed  ; 
He's  your  defence,   your  joy,   your  rest  : 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 

God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

68  — Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Christ's  ascension  and  gift  of  the  spirit. 

1  LORD,  when  Thou  didst  ascend  on  high. 
Ten  thousand  angels  tilled  the  sky  : 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  Thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  Thy  state. 

2  Xot  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there: 
T\  hile  He  pronounced  His  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 
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PSALMS. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives,  led. 

4  Raised  by  His  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  the  promised  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

68— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

COMMON  AND   SPECIAL   MERCIES. 

1  WE  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 
Who  fills  our  hearts  with  joy  and  food; 
Who  pours  His  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 

To   cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground ; 
He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain, 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

3  'Tis  to  His  care  we  owe  our  breath, 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death : 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong, 

He  heals  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong. 

4  He  makes  the   saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  His  love : 
But  the   wide  difference  that  remains, 
Is  endless  joy,   and  endless  pains. 

5  The  Lord,  that  bruised  the  serpent's  head, 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread : ' 
The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound, 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

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PSA  LMS, 

6    But    His  right  hand   I  lis  saints  shall  raise 
From  the  deep  earth,  or  deeper  seas: 
And  bring  them  to   IIi<  courts  above: 
There  BhaU  they  taste  His  special  1- 

g9  — Tart  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Christ's  passion. 

1  I  >EEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord; 
Behold!  the  rising  billows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  His  holy  soul. 

2  In  long  complaints  He  spends  His  breath,. 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death, 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execute  their  cursed  design. 

3  Yet,   gracious  God,  Thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the   curse  a  blessing  prove: 
Those  dreadful   sufferings  of  Thy  Son, 
Atoned  for  sins  which  we  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord, 

•   honours  of  Thy  law  restored: 
His  sorrows  made  Thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies,  not  His  own. 

5  Oh!  for  His  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
An.'l  let  the  mourning  sinner  live! 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  His  name, 
N<  r  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 


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PSALMS. 
69  — Part  IT.  L.  M.  Watts, 

THE  SUFFERINGS    AND  ZEAL  OF  CHRIST. 

1  'TWAS  for  my  sake,  eternal  God, 
Thy  Son  sustained  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach,   and  sore  disgrace; 
And  shame  defiled  His  sacred  face.     * 

2  The  Jews,  His  brethren  and  His  kin, 
Abused  the  man  that  checked  their  sin; 
While  He  fulfilled  Thy  holy  laws, 
They  hate  Him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  "My  Father's  house,"  said  He,  "was  made 
A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade :" 
Then  scattering*  all  their  gold  and  brass, 
He  scourged  the  merchants  from  the  place. 

4  Zeal  for  the  temple  of  His  God 
Consumed  His  life,  exposed  His  blood ; 
Reproaches,   at  Thy   glory  thrown, 

He  felt,  and  mourned  them  as  His  own. 

5  His  friends  forsook,  His  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  His  head; 
They  curse  Him  with  a  slanderous  tongue, 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong. 

6  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies, 
And  charge  His  lips  with  blasphemies; 
They  nail  Him  to  the  shameful  tree : 
There  hung  my  Lord,  who   died  for  me. 

Y  Wretches,  with  hearts  as  hard  as   stones, 
Insult  His  piety  and  groans  ; 
Gall  was  the  food  they  gave  Him  there, 
And  mocked  His  thirst  with  vinegar. 

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V  9  a  L  M  a . 

8  But  God  beheld;    and  from   His  throne 
Marked  out  the  men  that  hate  Hia  Sori: 
He  hand  that  raised  Ilim  from  the  d< 
Shall  pour  due  vengeance  on  their  I 

69— Part  III.  CM.  Watts, 

*    THE    OBEDIENCE    AND    DEATH    OF    CHRIST. 

1  FATHER,  I  sing  Thy  wondrous  grace, 

I  bless  my  Saviour's  name  : 
He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor. 
And  bore  the  sinner's   shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  has  raised  us  hi^h : 

His  duty  and  His  zeal 
Fulfilled  the  law.  which  mortals  broke. 
And  finished   all  Thy  will. 

3  His  dying  groans,  His  living  songs 

Shall  better  please  my  God, 
Than  harp's  or  trumpet's  solemn  sound, 
Than  goat's  or  bullock's  blood. 

4  This  shall  His  humble  followers   - 

And  set  their  hearts  at  rest : 
They  by  His  death  draw  near  to  Thee, 
And  live  for  ever  blessed. 

5  Let  heaven  and  all   that   dwell  on   high? 

T- 1  I  Jod  their  voices  rais    : 
While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky. 
And  join  t'  advance  the  pi 

6  Zion  is  Thine,  most  holy  G< 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  o-ates : 
And  glory,  purchased  by  His  blood, 

For  Thine  own  Israel  waits. 

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PSALMS. 
70  L-  M.  Dwight. 

A  PRAYER  FOR  THE  PRESENCE  OF  CHRIST. 

1   0  THOU,  whose  hands  the  kingdom  sway; 
Whom  earth,  and  hell,  and  heaven  obey: 
To  help  Thy  chosen  sons,  appear 
And  show  Thy  power  and  glory  here ! 

.2  While  stupid  wretches,  sunk  in  sleep, 
Slide  onward  to  the  fiery  deep, 
To  sense,  and  sin,  and  madness  given, 
Believe  no  hell,   and  wish  no  heaven  ; 

3  While  fools  deride,  while  foes  oppress, 
And  Zion  mourns  in  deep  distress; 
Her  friends  withdraw,  her  foes  grow  bold; 
Truth  fails,  and  love  is  waxen  cold. 

4  Oh !    haste,  with  every  gift  inspired, 
With  glory,  truth,  and  grace  attired, 
Thou  Star  of  heaven's  eternal  morn ; 
Thou  Sun,  whom  beams  divine  adorn ! 

.5  Assert  the  honour  of  Thy  name ; 

O'erwhelm  Thy  foes  with  fear  and  shame ; 
Then,   send  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  change  their  enmity  to  love. 

6  Saints  shall  be  glad  before  Thy  face, 
And  grow  in  faith,  in  truth,  and  grace : 
Thy  church  shall  blossom  in  Thy  sight, 
Yield  fruits  of  peace  and  pure  delight. 

1  Oh !  hither,  then,  Thy  footsteps  bend  ; 
Swift  as  a  roe,  from  hills  descend ; 
Mild  as  the  Sabbath's  cheerful  ray, 
Till  life  unfolds  eternal  day  ! 

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PSALMS. 

71  — Tart  I.  C.  II  Watts. 

THE    AGED    SAINT'S    REFLECTION"    AND    HOPE. 

1  MY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 

I  live  upon  Thy  truth ; 
Thy  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 
And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

2  My  flesh  was  fashioned  by  Thy  power, 

With  all  these  limbs  of  mine ; 
And,  from  my  mothers  painful  hour, 
I  Ve  been  entirely  Thine. 

3  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen 

Repeated  every  year; 
Behold !  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  Thy  care. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines. 

When  hoary  hairs  arise ; 
And  round  me  let  Thy  glory  shine, 
Whene'er  Thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then  in  the  history  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my  days, 
They  '11  read  Thy  love  in  every  page, 
In  every  line,  Thy  praise. 

71 —Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

CHRIST    OUR    STRENGTH    AND    RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

1  MY  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 

When  I  begin  Thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end. 
The  numbers  of  Thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ! 
And,  since  I  knew  Thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  Thy  glories  more. 

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3  My  feet  shall  travel  *11  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road ; 
And  march  with  courage  in  Thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father,  God. 

4  When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I'll  plead  Thy  perfect  righteousness, 
And  mention  none  but  Thine. 

5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King  ! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  heli, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  sing. 

6  My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

My  Saviour  and  my  Gocl ; 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame, 
He  saved  me  by  His  blood. 

*7  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers ; 
With  this  delightful  song, 
I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long. 


71  — Part  III.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    AGED    CHRISTIAN'S    PRAYER    AND    SONG. 

1  GOD  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth, 
The  Guide  of  all  my  days, 
I  have  declared  Thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  Thy  wondrous  ways. 


2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years, 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart? 

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3  Let  me  Thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

T<  -  the  sun  ivi   _   ■  _    : 

ten   1   shall  quit  th<         _    . 

4  The  la  leath 

-   my  next  r 
Oh  !    may  these  doot  reath 

i  h  tlie   w  I  Thy  loi 

5  Thy  righl  -    is 

Thy   _  >nd  the  sky, 

all  my  pi 
G  Oft  have  I  hear  1  Thy  *  I  ar, 

Bur  y  hand  L 

2 
7  Ly  loi  .  hare  I  kn 

s 
mand  I  venture  down, 
! 
"hen  I  lie  buri 

e  I  trust 
T  •  i   is     "  fair. 

3~PartL  LM.  Watts. 

THE    KIX 

known   and  unknown 

It  His  thi 
well  becomes  His  han  Is, 
All  heaven  submits  to  His  commands; 

. 
ail  no  more. 
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3  With  power  He  vindicates  the  just, 
And  treads  th'  oppressor  in  the  dust; 
His  worship  and  His  fear  shall  last, 
Till  hours,  and  years,  and  time  be  past. 

4  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  He  send  His  influence  down :. 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distills, 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

5  The  heathen  lands,  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  at  His  first  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 

6  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  His  days, 
Dressed  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise : 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  His  throne, 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

72— Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE   SAME. 

1  JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does    his  successive  journeys  run ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  Him  shall   endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  circle  round  His  head : 
His  name,  like   sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

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PSALMS. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  Be  reigns, 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  bis  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  ot'  want   are  blessed. 

5  Where   II*'  displays  His  healing  pdwer, 

Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more: 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  b 
More  blessings  than   their  father  lost 

6  Let  every  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to   our  King: 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 

And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

72  — Part  III.  C.  M.  Tate  axd  Brady. 

THE   GLORY  OF   CHRIST. 

1  THE  memory  of  Christ's  glorious  name 

Through  endless  years  shall  run  : 
His  spotless  fame  shall  shine  as  bright 
And  lasting  as  the  sun. 

2  In  Him  the  nations  of  the  world, 

Shall  be  completely  blessed : 

And  His  imputed  righteousness. 

By  every  tongue  confessed. 

3  Then  blessed  be  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 

The  God  whom   Israel  fears : 
"Who  only,   wondrous   in  His   works. 
Beyond  compare   appears. 

4  Let  earth  be  with  His  glory  tilled : 

For  ever  bless  His  name  : 
Whilst  to  His  praise,  the   listening  world, 
Their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

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PSALMS. 
73  — Part  I.  S.  M.        .  Watts. 

THE  MYSTERY  OF  FROYIDEXCE  UNFOLDED. 

1  SURE  there  's  a  righteous  God, 
Xor  is  religion  vain  : 

Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud, 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise. 
And  felt  my  heart  repine  ; 

While  haughty  fools,  witb  scornful  eyes, 
In  robes  of  honour  shine; 

3  Pampered  with   wanton   ease, 
Their  flesh  looks  full  and  fair ; 

Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  seas, 
And  grows  without  their  care. 

4  Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains, 
That  pious  souls  endure ; 

Through  all  their  life  oppression  reigns, 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 

5  Their  impious   tongues  blaspheme 
The  everlasting  God  : 

Their  malice  blasts  the  good  man's  name, 
And  spreads  their  lies  abroad. 

G   But  I  with  flowing  tears 

Indulged  my  doubts  to  rise ! 
4'  Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 

The  things  below  the  skies?" 

7   The  tumults   of  my  thought 

Held  me  in  hard   suspense ; 
Till   to  Thy  house  my  feet  were  brought 

To  learn  Thv  justice  thence. 

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PSALMS. 

8  Thy  word  with   light  an<l  power 
T  >  i « 1  my  mistake  amend  : 

I  viewed  the  sinners'  life  before, 
But  here  I  learned  their  end 

9  On  what  a  slippery  steep 
The  thoughtless  wretches  _    : 

And,  oh  !  that   dreadful  fiery  deep, 

That  waits  their  tail  below 3 

10  Lord,  at  Thy   feet   I  bow, 
My  thoughts  no  more  repine; 

I  call  my  God  my  portion  now. 

And  all   my   powers  arc  Thine. 

73— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

GOD     OUR    PORTION"    HERE    AND    HEREAFTER. 

1  GOD,  my  Supporter,  and  my  Hope, 

My  Help  for  ever  near ; 
Thine  arm   of  mercy  held  me  up, 

When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,    Lord,   shall  guide  my  feet, 

Through  this   dark  wilderni  —  : 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  Thy  seat. 
To  dwell  before  Thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven   without  my  God,  i 

T  would  be  no  joy  to  me : 

And  while  this   earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  hut  Thee. 

4  What  if  the   springs  of  lite  were  broke, 

And  flesh    and   heart   should  faint  \ 
God  is  my   soul's  eternal  Rock, 
The  Strength  of  every  saint. 
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PSAL M S . 

5  Behold !  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  Thy  presence,  die : 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love, 
Can  save  them   when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  Thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  Thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

74— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watt* 

THE    CHURCH    PLEADING    UNDER    PERSECUTION. 

1  WILL  God  forever  cast  us  off? 

His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 
Against  the  people  of  His  love, 
His  little  chosen  flock  ? 

2  Think  of  the  tribes  so   dearly  bought 

With  their  Redeemer's  blood; 
Nor  let  Thy  Zion  be  forgot, 

Where  once  Thy  glory  stood. 

3  Lift  up  Thy  feet,  and  march  in  haste ; 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls  : 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 
Is  made  within  Thy  walls. 

♦         4  Where  once  Tky  churches  prayed  and  sang, 
Thy  foes  profanely  roar ; 
Over  Thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
Sad  tokens  of  their  power. 

5  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke  ! 
They  tear  the  buildings  down  : 
And  he,  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke, 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

13S 


PS   \  LMS. 

6  With  flames  tin  .    threaten  to  destroy 

Thy  childreo  in   their  nest: 
"Come,  let  us  Kuril  al   once,"  they  <tv; 
"The  temple  and  the  p^iest.,, 

7  And  -till  to  heighten   our  distress, 

Thy  presence   is  withdrawn ; 
Thy   wonted   signs  of  power  and  grace, 
Thy  power  and   grace  are  gone. 

8  No  prophet   speaks  to   calm  our  woes, 

The  best,  the  wisest,  mourn : 
And  not  a  friend  nor  promise  shows 
The  time  of  Thy  return. 

74  — Part  II.  I  .  M.  Watts, 

god's  power  and   covenant  invoked. 

1  HOW  long,  eternal  God,  how  long. 

Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme? 

Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  song, 
And  bear  immortal  shame  \ 

2  Is  not  the  world   of  nature  Thine, 

The  darkness  and   the  day? 
Didst  Thou  not  hid  the  morning  shine, 
And  mark  the   sun   hi-   way  '■ 

3  Hath  not  Thy  power  formed  every  coast, 

And  set  the   earth  its  bounds; 

With  summer's  heat   and  winters  frost. 
In  their  perpetual   rounds  I 

4  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 

That  sacred  power  blaspheme? 

Will  not  Thy  hand  that  formed  them  first, 
Avenge  Thine  injured  name  ? 

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PSALMS. 

5  Think  on  the  covenant  Thou  hast  made, 

And  all  Thy  words  of  love ; 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade, 
And  vex  Thy  mourning  dove. 

6  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blood 

And  make   our  hope  their  jest : 
Plead  Thy  own  cause,  almighty  God, 
And  give  thy  children  rest. 


75  L.  M.  Barlow 

PRAISE    FOR    XATIOXAL    DELIVERANCE. 

1  TO  Thee,  most  high  and  holy  God, 

To  Thee  our  thankful  hearts  we  raise ; 
Thy  works   declare   Thy  name  abroad, 
Thy  wondrous  works  demand  our  praise. 

2  To  slavery  doomed,   Thy  chosen  sons 

Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise ; 
And,  sore   oppressed  by  earthly  thrones, 
They  sought  the  sovereign  of  the  skies. 

3  'Twas  then,   great  God,  with  equal  power 

Arose  Thy  vengeance  and  Thy  grace, 
To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore, 
And  save  the  remnant  of  Thy  race. 

4  Thy  hand,  that   formed  the  restless  main, 

And  reared  the  mountain's  awful  head, 
Bade  raging  seas  their  course  restrain, 
And  desert  wilds  receive  their  dead. 

5  Such  wonders  never  come  by  chance, 

Nor  could  the  wind  such  blessings  blow: 
'Tis  God  the  Judge  doth  one  advance, 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

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pg  a  l  m  8. 

0  Let  haughty  tyrant-  -ink  their  pride, 
Nor  Iifl   bo  high  their  scornful  head; 
But  lay  their  impious  thoughts  aside, 
And  own  the  empire  God  hath  made. 

76  CM.  Watts. 

the    church's    SECURITY    IN"    GOD. 

1  IN  Judah,  >ld   was  known; 

His  name  in   [srael   great : 
In  Salem  stood  His  Holy  throne, 
And  Zion  was  His  seat 

2  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  else, 

Than  mighty  hills  of  prey? 
The  hill,  on  which  Jehovah  dwells. 

More  glorious  is  than  they. 

3  T  was  Zion's  King,  who  stopped  the  breath 

Of  captain-,   and  their  hosts  : 
The  men  of  might   slept  fast  in  death 
And  vain  were  all  their  boasts. 

4  At  Thy  rebuke.   0  Jacob's  G 

Both  horse  and  chariot  fell ; 
"Who  knows  the  terrors  of  Thy  rod  ? 
Thv  vengeance  who  can  tell  ? 

5  "When  God  in   III-  own  sovereign  ways 

Comes  d<»wn  to  save  th'  oppress 

Tin/  wrath   of  man   shall  work  His  praise, 
And  he'll  restrain  the  rest. 

6  Vow  to  the  Lord,   and  tribute  bring, 

Ye  princes,   fear  His  frown ; 
Hi-  terror  shakes  the  proudest  king 
And   cuts  an   army   down. 

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PSALMS. 

1  The  thunder  of  His  sharp  rebuke, 
Our  haughty   foes  shall  feel : 
The  God  of  Jacob  ne'er  forsook, 
But  dwells  in  Zion  still. 

77— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

MELANCHOLY  REBUKED. 

1  TO  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice, 

I  sought  His  gracious  ear : 
In  the  sad  hour  when  troubles  rose, 
And  filled  my  heart  with  fear. 

2  Gloomy  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights ; 

My  soul  refused  relief: 
I  thought  on  God,  the  just  and  wise, 
But  thoughts  increased  my  grief. 

3  Still  I  complained,  and,  still  oppressed, 

My  heart  began  to  break; 
My  God,  Thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest, 
And  kept  my  eyes  awake. 

4  My  overwhelming  sorrows  grew, 

Till  I  could  speak  no  more; 
Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 
And  called  Thy  judgments  o'er. 

5  I  called  back  years  and  ancient  times, 

When  I  beheld  Thy  face; 
My  spirit  searched  for  secret  crimes, 
That  might  withhold  Thy  grace. 

6  I  called  Thy  mercies  to  my  mind, 

Which  I  enjoyed  before ; 
And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind? 
His  face  appear  no  more? 

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PSA  LMS, 

7  "Will  He  for  ever  cast  mo  off? 

And   will  His  promise  fail? 
Hath  He  forgot  His  tender  love? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  I 

8  But  we  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 

This  dark,  despairing  frame; 

Remembering  what  Thy  hand  hath  wrought, 
Thy  hand  is  still  the  same. 

9  I  '11  think  again   of  all  Thy  ways, 

And  talk  Thy  wonders  o'er. 
Thy  wonders  of  recovering  grace, 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 

10  Grace  dwells  with  justice  on  the  throne: 
And  men,  that  love  Thy  Word, 
Have  in  Thy  sanctuary  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

77— Part  II.  C.  M.  \Yatts. 

ISRAEL    LED    TO    CANAAN. 

1  "  HOW  awful  is  Thy  chastening  rod  [w 

May  Thy  own  children  say, 
M  The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  God, 
How  holy  is  His  way  !" 

2  I'll  meditate  His  works  of  old. 

The  King  that  reigns  above  : 
I  '11  hear  His  ancient  wonders  told. 
And  learn  to  trust  His  love. 

3  Long  did  the  house  of  Jacob  lie 

With  Egypt's  yoke  oppressed : 
Long  He  delayed  to  hear  their  cry, 
Nor  gave  His  people  rest. 

U3 


PSALMS. 

4  Israel,  His  people  and  His  sheep, 

Must  follow  where  He  calls ; 
He  bids  them   venture  through  the  deep 
And  makes  the  waves  their  walls. 

5  The  waters   saw  Thee,  mighty  God, 

The  waters  saw  Thee  come, 
Backward  they  fled,   and  frighted  stood, 
To  make  Thine   armies  room. 

6  Strange  was  Thy  journey  through  the  sea, 

Thy  footsteps,   Lord,   unknown  : 
Terrors  attend  the  wondrous  way, 
That  brings  Thy  mercies  down. 

7  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock ; 

And  safe  by  Moses'  hand, 
Through  a  dry  desert  led  His  flock, 
Home  to  the  promised  land. 

78— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

CHILDREN    INSTRUCTED    BY    PROVIDENCE. 

1  LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 

Which  God  performed  of  old, 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  His  glories  known; 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  : 
And  we  '11  convey  His  wonders  down 
;  Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs; 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

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PSALMS. 

4  Thus  shall  they  leani  in  God  alone 
Their  hope  securely  stands; 
That  they  may   i.<  t  Hia  works. 

But  practise  Hia  commands. 

78— Part  II.  I  .  ML  Watts, 

SIN    AND    CHASTISEMENT    OF    ISRAEL. 

1  Oil!  what  a  stiff,  rebellious  hous 

Was  Jacob's  ancient  n 
False  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows 
And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 

2  They  broke  the  covenant  of  His  love, 

And  did  His  laws  despise  ; 
Forgot  the  works  He  wrought  to  prove 

His  power  before  their  eyes. 

3  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  light, 

From  His  avenging  hand : 
What  dreadful   tokens  of  His  might, 

Spread  o'er  the  stubborn  land  ! 

4  They  saw  Him  cleave  the  mighty 

And  marched  in  safety  through, 

With  watery  walls  to  guard  their  way. 
Till  they  had  'scaped  the  foe. 

5  A  wondrous  pillar  marked  the  road, 

Composed  of  shade  and  light ; 
By  day  it  proved  a  sheltering  cloud, 
A  leading  tire  by  night. 

6  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst   supplied : 

The  gushing  waters  fell, 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 
A  constant  miracle. 
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PSALMS. 

*7  Yet  they  provoked  the  Lord  most  high,, 
And  dared   distrust   His  hand : 
"  Can  He  with  bread   our  host   supply, 
Amidst  this   desert   land:"' 

8  The  Lord  with   indignation  heard, 
And  caused  His  wrath  to  flame: 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepared 
To  vindicate  His  name. 

78— Part  III.  C.  M.  Watt*. 

CHASTISEMENT    AND    SALVATION. 

1  WHEN  Israel  sinned,  the  Lord  reproved, 

And  filled  their   hearts  with  dread; 
Yet  He  forgave  the  tribes  He  loved, 
And  sent  them  heavenly   bread. 

2  He  fed  them   with  a  liberal  hand. 

And  made   His  treasures  known  ; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provision  down. 

3  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower, 

Lay  thick  around  their  feet : 
The  corn  of  heaven,  so  light,   so  pure, 
As  though  't  were  angels'  meat. 

4  But  they  in  murmuring  language  said, 

"  Manna  is  all  our  feast : 
TV  e  loathe  this  light,  this  airy  bread ; 
We  must  have  flesh  to  taste." 

5  "  Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  lust,"" 

The  Lord  in  wrath  replied  : 
And  sent  them  quails,  like  sand  or  dust, 
Heaped  up  from  side  to  side. 

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PS  A  LMS. 

6  He  gave  thera  all  their  own  desire; 

And,  greedy  as  they  fed, 
His  vengeance  burned  with  Becrel  fire, 
And  sraote  the  rebels  dead. 

7  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  returned, 

And  sought  the   Lord  with  tears ; 
Under  tin1  rod  they  feared  and  mourned, 
But  sooa   forgot   their  tears. 

8  Oft  He  chastised  and  still  forgave  : 

Till,  by   Bis  gracious  hand, 
The  nation  He  resolved  to  save, 

Possessed  the  promised  land. 

79  L.  M.  Barlow. 

THE    CHURCH    PLEADING    UNDER    PERSECUTION. 

1  BEHOLD!  0  God  what  cruel  foes. 

Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade  : 

Thy  holy  temple  stands  defiled; 

In  dust   Thy   sacred  walls  are  laid. 

2  Wide  o'er  the  valleys,  drenched  in  blood, 

Thy  people   fallen  in  death  remain  : 

The  fowls  o{  heaven  their  flesh  devour; 

And  savage  beasts  divide  the  slain. 

3  Th'  insulting  foes  with  impious  rage, 

Reproach  Thy  children  to  their  face : 
u  Where  is  your  God   of  boasted  power. 
And  where  the  promise  of  His  grace  V9 

4  Deep  from  the  prison's  horrid  gloom, 

Oh  !  hear  the  mournful   captive  sigh  ; 
And  let  Thy  sovereign  power  reprieve 
The  trembling  souls  condemned  to  die. 

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5  Let  those  who  dared  t'  insult  Thy  reign, 

Return  dismayed  with  endless  shame ; 
"While  heathens,  who  Thy  grace  despise, 
Shall  from  Thy  vengeance  learn  Thy  name. 

6  So  shall  Thy  children,  freed  from  death, 

Eternal  songs  of  honour  raise ; 
And  every  future  age  shall  tell 

Thy  sovereign  power,  and  pardoning  grace. 


80— Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts.. 

THE  PRAYER  OF  THE  CHURCH  UNDER  DESERTION. 

1  GREAT  Shepherd  of  Thine  Israel, 
Who   didst   between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  Thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep : 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now ; 

Shine  from  on  high,  and  guide  us  through : 
Turn  us  to  Thee,   Thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  saved  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  we   lament  and  pray, 
And  want  in  vain  Thy  kind  return  I 
How  long  shall  Thv  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

4  Instead  of  wine  and   cheerful  bread, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed, 
Turn  us  to  Thee,   Thy  love  restore, 

"We  shall  be  saved,   and  sigh  no  more. 


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QO— Part  II.  I..   M.  Wing, 

BBBKING   A   &EVIV  \L. 

1   ]  I  i  hasl  planted  with  Thy  handi 

A   lovelj    vine   in   heathen   Ian 
Thy  power  defended   it   around, 

d  heavenly  dews  enriched  the  ground, 

-2  How  did  the  -  &   branches   s 

ith  the  fruit ; 
But  now,  dear   Lord,    look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,   that  lovely  tree  ! 

3  Why  i<  its  beauty  thus 

Why  hast  Thou  laid  it-  fences  waste! 
Strangers  and  foes   against  it  join. 
And  every         si        vours  Thy  vine. 

4  Return,  almigl  .   return  : 

Nor  let  Thy  _   vineyard  mourn: 

Turn  us  to  Thee,   Thy  love  restore; 

We  shall  be  saved,   and  slidi  no  more. 

80  — Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts, 

CHRIST  TH^   DEFENDER   OF   BIS   CHURCH. 

1  LORD,   when  Thy   vine  in   Canaan   grew, 
Thou  wast  it^  strength  and  glory  : 
Attacked  in  vain  by  all   its  J     s, 

Till  the  fair  branch  of  pron 

2  Fair  Branch,  ordained  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  roo,t; 
Himself  a  noble  Vine,   and  we 

The  lesser  branches  of  the  Tree. 

3  Ti<  Thy  own  Son;  and   He  shall  stand 
Girt  with  Thy  strength,  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Tb/  eternal  Son,  enthroned  and   blessed, 
To  give  His  suffering  people  rest. 

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4  Oh !    for  His  sake   attend  our  err, 
Shine  on  Thy  churches,  lest  they  die : 
Turn  ns  to  Thee,  Thy  love  restore ; 
We  shall  be  saved   and  sigh  no  more. 

81  S.  M.  Watt*! 

CHRISTIAN   FIDELITY   URGED. 

1  SIXG  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise; 

God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God; 
Let  Israel  hear  His  voice. 

2  "  From  vile   idolatry 
Preserve   my  worship  clean ; 

I  am  the  Lord,  who  set  thee  free 
From  slavery   and  sin. 

3  Stretch  thy   desires  abroad, 
And  I'll  supply  them  well; 

But  if  ye   will   refuse  your  God, 
If  Israel  will  rebel, 

4  I'll  leave   them,"   saith  the  Lord, 
"To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 

And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road, 
'Tis  their   own   chosen  way 

5  Yet  oh  !    that   all  My  saints 
Would  hearken  to  my  voice ! 

Soon  would  I  ease  their  sore  complaints. 
And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

6  While  I  destroyed  their  foes, 
I'd  richly  feed  My  flock, 

And  they  should  taste  the  stream  that  flow* 
From  their  eternal  Rock." 

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3Q  L.  M.  Watts. 

MAGISTRATE     WARNED. 

1  AMONG  tir  assemblies  of  the  great, 
A  greater  Ruler  takes   His  seat; 

The  God  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those   gods  "it   earth,  and   all  their  ways, 

2  Why  will  ye  then  frame  wicked  laws  \ 
Or  why  >u\>\   >rt  th'   unrighteous  cause! 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 
That  sinners  vex  the  saints  no  more! 

3  They  knew  not   Lord,  nor  will  they  know 
Dark  are  the   ways   in    which  they  go ; 
Their  name  of  earthly   u'ods  is  vain  ; 

For  they   shall  tall,  and   die  like  men. 

4  Arise,  0  Lord,  and  let  Thy  Son 

1',, s    |ljv  universal   throne, 

And  rule  the  nations  with  His  rod: 
He  is  our  Judge,  and   He   our  God. 

83  S.  M.  Watts, 

A    PRAYER    AGAINST    PERSECUTORS. 

1  AND  will   the  God  of  grace 
Perpetual  silence  keep? 

The  God  of  justice  hold  His  peace, 
And  let  His  vengeance  sleep? 

2  Behold   what   cursed   snares 
The  men  of  mischief  spread  ! 

The  men,  that  It  ate   Thy  saints  and  Thee, 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 

3  Against  Thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counsels  they  employ, 

And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Pursues  them  to   destroy. 

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4  "Come,  let  us  join,"  they  cry, 
"To  root  them  from  the  ground; 

Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain, 
Nor  memory   shall  be  found." 

5  Awake,  almighty  God ! 

And  call  Thy   wrath  to  mind  : 
Give  them  like  forests  to  the  fire, 
Or  stubble   to  the  wind. 

6  Convince   their  madness,  Lord, 
And  make   them   seek  Thy   name : 

Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound, 
That  they   may   die  in  shame. 

*7  Then  shall  the  nations  know 

That  glorious   dreadful  word  : 
Jehovah  is  Thy  name  alone, 

And  Thou  the  Sovereign  Lord. 

84— Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE    PLEASURE    OF    PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

1  HOW  pleasant,  how   divinely  fair, 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  Thy  dwellings  are  I 
With  long  desire  my   spirit  faints 
To  meet  tli'  assemblies   of  Thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in   Thine  abode, 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God ; 
My  God !  my  King  !  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys,  aud  Thee  i 

3  The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest, 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest ; 
But  will  my  God  to   sparrows  grant 
That  pleasure  which  His  children  want ! 

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4  Blessed  are  the   saints  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  Thy  throne  of  majesty; 

Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

5  Blessed   are  the  senls  that   find  a  place 
Within  thf  temple  of  Thy  grace: 
There  they  behold  Thy  gentler  rays. 
And  seek  Thy  face,  and  learn  Thy  praise. 

6  Blessed  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate : 

God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean   upon  their  helper,   God. 

7  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
Till  all  before  Thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

84— Part  IT.  L.  M.  Watts. 

GRACE    AND     GLORY. 

1  GREAT  God  attend,   while  Zion  sinors 
The  joy  that  from  Thy  presence  springs : 
To  spend  one  day.   with  Thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the   meanest   place 
Within  Thy  house,   G  God   of  grace ; 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt   my  feet   to   leave   Thy   door. 

3  God  is  our  sun.  He  makes  our  day  : 
God  is  our  shield,  He  guards   our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  "hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

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PSALMS. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too: 
He  gives  us  all  things,   and  withholds 
^Xo   real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,   our  King,  Thy  sovereign   sway. 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey ; 
And  devils  at  Thy  presence  flee; 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  Thee ! 

84  — Part  III.  II.  M.  Watts. 

LONGING    FOR    THE    HOUSE    OF    GOD. 

1  LORD  of  the  worlds  ah 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair, 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love. 
Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 


To  Thine  abode. 
My  heart  aspires, 


With  warm  desires, 
To  see  my  God. 


2  The  sparrow  for  her  young 

With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 
And  wandering  swallows  long 

p  o 

To  find  their  wonted  rest : 
My  spirit  faints  To  rise  and  dwell 

With  equal  zeal,   .  j  Among  Thy  saints. 

3  O   happy   souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
O  happy   men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 


They  praise  Thee  still ; 
And  happy  they, 


That  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 


4   They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 

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PS  a  LMS. 

Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in   baaveii  appears. 


( )  glorious  seat, 

When  <  lod  our  King 


Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  f< 


6  To  spend  one  sacred 

Where  God  and   saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy, 

Than  thousand  days  beside: 


Where  God  resorts 
I  covet  more 


To  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts. 


6  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 

Our  light  and  our  defence ; 
With  gifts  His  hands  are  rilled ; 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence : 
He  shall  bestow  Peculiar  grace, 

On  Jacob's  race,    I  And  glory  too. 

7  The  Lord  His  people  lov 

His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  His  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls. 
Thrice  happy  he,  Whose  spirit  trusts, 

O  God  of  hosts,    I  Alone  in  Thee ! 

85  — Part  I.  L.  ML  Watts. 

THE    SPIRIT    ACKNOWLEDGED    AND    DESIRED. 

1  LORD,  Thou  hast  called  Thy  grace  to  mind, 

Thou  hast  reversed  our  heavy  doom : 
So  God  forgave  when  Israel  sinned. 

And  brought  His  wandering  captives  home, 

2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free, 

And  made  Thy  fiercest  wrath  abate: 
Xow  let  our  hearts  be  turned  to  Thee ; 
And  Thy  salvation  be  complete. 

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PSALMS. 

Z  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 

And  let  Thy  saints  in  Thee  rejoice: 
Make  known  Thy  truth,  fulfil  Thy  word; 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 

4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say ; 

He  '11  speak,  and  give  His  people  peace : 
But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 
Lest  His  returning  wrath  increase. 


85  —  Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

SALVATION    BY    CHRIST. 

1  SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh, 

The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heaven: 
By  His  obedience  so  complete, 

Justice  is  pleased,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound; 

Religion  dwell  on  earth  again ; 
And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground, 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 

To  give  us  free  access  to  God : 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  His  steps,  and  keep  the  road. 

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86-  Part  I.  I  .  M.  Watts, 

MAJBSTI     AM)    QBACfl    OF    GOD. 

1  AMONG  the  princes,  earthly  g  >ds, 

There's  none   hath   power   divine; 
Nor  is  their  nature   mighty   Lord, 
Nbi  are  their  works  like  Thine. 

The  nations  'lieu;  hast  made,  shall  bring 

Their  offerings  round  Thy  throne: 
For  Thou  alone   dost  wondrous  things; 
For  Thou  art  God  alone. 

3  Lord,   I  would  walk  with  holy  feet, 

Teach  me   Thy  heavenly   ways ; 
1  my  poor  scattered  thoughts  unite 

In  God  my   Father's  praise. 

4  Great  is  Thy  mercy,   and  my  tongue 

Shall  those  sweet  wonders  tell ; 
How  by  Thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 

86  — Part  II.  L.  M.  Livingston. 

PLEADING  FOR  EVIDENCE   OF  AN  INTEREST  IN  CHRIST, 

1  JESL^S,  my  God,  my  all  in  all. 

Display  Thy  power,   unveil  Thy  face; 
Wilt  Thou  not  hear  when  sinners  call  \ 
Is  not  Thy  reign,  a  reign  of  grace  \ 

2  A.  thousand  times  my  tongue  hath  said, 

u Bought  with  a  price,  I'm  not  my  own;* 
A.  thousand  times  my  soul  hath  tied, 
And  sought  relief  before  Thy  throne. 

3  But  now  I  grope,  as  in  the  night, 

I  can't  believe,  and  dare  not  trust : 
My  path  is  hedged,  I  see  no  light, 

My  hopes  are  prostrate  in  the  dust. 
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PSALMS. 

4  With  fears  that  all  experience  past 

Hath  been  delusive,  false  and  vain, 
I  dread,  lest  falling  short  at  last, 
1  never  shall  the  prize  obtain. 

5  "When  to  the  cross  I  wish  to  fly, 

And  see  the  blood  of  sprinkling  flow; 
To  Sinai's  mount,  not  Calvary, 
A  legal  spirit  bids  me  go. 

6  Striving  to  stretch  my  withered  arms, 

I  fain  would  give  myself  away ; 
But  sins  and  guilt  excite  alarms, 

And  check  a  near  approach  to  Thee, 

7  Oh !  if  already  I  Ve  believed, 

If  Christ  and  I  indeed  be  one : 
Then  prove  thyself  my  Help  and  Shield, 
0r?  let  the  work  be  now  begun. 

8  Show  me  a  token,  Lord,  for  good, 

And  let  me  know  that  I  am  Thine ;     f 
Dispel  my  doubts,  disperse  the  cloud, 
And  on  my  soul  benignant  shine. 

9  Now,  let  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 

Bear  witness  to  my  troubled  heart; 
Now  shed  abroad  my  Father's  love, 
And.  filial  confidence  impart. 

10  Then  shall  my  foes,  who*  hate  me,  see 
That  God  is  faithful  to  His  saints ; 
That  He  hath  heard  and  helped  me, 

And  changed  to  praise  my  sad  complaints. 

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37  L  m.  w 

IIIK   CHURCH,  THE   BIRTH    PLACE   OF  THE  SAINT8, 

1  GH  >D  in   His  earthly  temples  lays 
Foundations  for   His   heavenly  prais 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well; 
But  still  in   Zion   loves  to  dwelL 

9  Hi-  mercy  visits  every  boose, 

That  pays  its   night  and  morning  vows; 
Bnt  makes  a   more   delightful  Btay, 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  What  glories   were  described  of  old! 
What  wonders  are  of  Zion  told! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  the  Greek  and  i 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew ; 
Angels  and  men   shall  join  to  sing 
The  Hill,  where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  His  last  account 
Of  natives  in   ll\<  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear, 

As  one  new   born  and  nourished  there. 

88  — Part  I.  L.  M.  D wight. 

LIFE   THE   ONLY   ACCEPTED   TIME. 

1  WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

Mercy  is  found  and   ]•< 
But  soon,  ah  soon!    th' approaching  night 
81   .         >1    out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  I  Sod  invites,  h  m  lay  ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound! 
Come,  sinners,   haste,   oh  !   haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  He's  found. 


PSALMS. 

3  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

Xo  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  sides." 

88  -Part  II.  S.  M.  Dwighi 

SICKNESS   SANCTIFIED. 

1  STEETCIIED  on  the  bed  of  grief, 
In  silence  long  I  lay  ; 

For  sore  disease  and  wasting  pain 
Had  worn  my  strength  away. 

2  IIow  mourned  my  sinking  soul 
The  Sabbath's  hours  divine ; 

The  day  of  grace,  that  precious  day, 
Consumed  in  sense  and  sin! 

a  The  work,  the  mighty  work 

Of  life,  so  long  delayed  ; 
Repentance,  yet  to  be  begun, 

Upon  a  dying  bed  ! 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  I  prayed, 
And  raised  a  bitter  cry  : 

"Hear  me,  0  God,  and  save  my  soul, 
Lest  I  for  ever  die." 

5  He  heard  my  humble  cry  : 

He  saved  my  sotil  from  death : 
To  him  1 11  give  my  heart  and  hands. 

And  consecrate  my  breath. 

6  Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 
While  yet  't  is  called  to-day  ; 

Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  vour  souls  away. 

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88  — Tart  TIT.  LH,  Dwigiit. 

RE8URRECTION    AND    IMM<  -HTALTTY. 

1    SHALL   man,    <>  God   of  light   and   life, 
For  ever  moulder  in  the  grave  ! 
Can'st  Thou  forget  Thy  glorious  w< 
Thy  premise,  and  Thy  power  to  save! 

-  .   ye  \  aiu   desp  >nding  fears  : 
Wh^n  ( Jhrist,  <>nr  Lord,  from  darkness  sprang, 
th,  tlni  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 
1  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rang. 

Iin,  the  first   fruits,   His  chosen  s< 
Shall  follow  from  the  vanquished  grave; 
mounts   His  throne,  the  King  of  kings, 
Bis  church  to  quicken,  and  to  - 

al  do  >rs 
Unfold,  to  make  His  children  way  : 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life. 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

5  The  trump  shall  sound  :  the  dust  awake  ; 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  spring : 
Through  heaven   with  joy  their  myriads  rise. 

And  hail  their  Saviour  and  their  King. 

p 

88— Tart  IV.  L.  M. 

A  BELIEVER  WALKING  IN  DARKXESS. 

1  LORD,   in   a  day   of  power  divine. 

Thy  grace   prevailed,   and  made  me  Thine: 
To  Thee,  my  soul,  when  young,  I  gave, 

And  trusted  in  Thy  power  to  save. 

2  But  where  remain  my  joy  and  p 
Which,  then  I  thought,  would  never  ceas 
If  I  am  Thine,  how  can  it  be. 
That  comforts  should  for  ever  flee  ! 
14*  1C1 


PSALMS. 

3  Involved  in  glooms  of  darkest  night, 
And  banished  from  Thy  blissful  sight, 
I  seek  Thy  face  on  every  side  ; 
But  still  the  glooms  of  night  abide. 

4  Up  from  my  youth,   deprived  of  joy, 
Afflictions  all  my  peace  destroy  ; 
Thy  terrors  oft  distract  my  soul, 
And  sorrows  rise  beyond  control. 

5  Oh  !  turn  Thine  hand,  command  relief, 
Restore  my  peace,  assuage  my  grief; 
And  let,  of  future  rest,  an  heir 
One  drop  of  consolation  share. 

89  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE   COVENANT   MADE   WITH   CHRIST. 

1  FOR  ever  shall  my   song  record 
The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand, 

Like  heaven,  established  by  His  hand. 

2  Thus  to  His  Son  He  sware  and  said : 
"With  Thee  My  covenant  first  was  made ; 
In  Thee  shall  dying  sinners  live ; 

Glory  and  grace  are   Thine  to  give. 

3  Be  Thou  my  Prophet,  Thou  My  Priest : 
Thy  children  shall  be  ever  blessed; 
Thou  art  My  chosen  Kino* ;  Thy  throne 
Shall  stand  eternal,  like  My  own." 

4  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,   and  sing, 
Jesus  her  Saviour,   and  her  King : 
Angels  His  heavenly   wonders  show, 
And  saints   declare   His  works  below. 

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89  — Taut  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    FAITHFULNESS    OF    GOD. 

1  MY  never  ceasing  songs  shall  show 

The  mercies  of  the  Lord : 
And  make  succeeding  ages  kn< 

How  faithful  is   II 18  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  His  lips  pronounce, 

Shall   firm   as  heaven  endure; 
And  if  He  speaks  a  promise  once, 
Th'   eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  Throne! 
But  there  \s  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To   David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  poss< 

A  throne   above   the  skies; 
The  meanest  subject  of  His  grace, 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  hosts,  Thy  wondrous  ways 

Are  sung  by  saints  ahove ; 
xVnd  saints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 
To  Thv  unchanging  love. 

89— Part  TIT.  C.  M.  Watts 

THE    POWER    AND     MAJESTY    OF    GOD. 

1  WITH  reverence  let  the  saints  appear, 

And  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
His  high  commands  adoring  hear, 
And  tremble   at  His   word. 

2  How  terrible  Thy  glories  be  ! 

How  bright  Thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  Thee! 
Or  truth  compared  with  Thine  \ 

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3  The  northern  pole  and  southern,  rest 

On  Thy  supporting  hand; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west, 
Move  round  at  Thy   command. 

4  Thy  words  the   raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep : 
Thou  makest  the   sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  Thine,, 

And  the  dark  world  of  hell : 
How  did  Thine   arm   in  vengeance  shine 
When  Egypt   durst  rebel ! 

6  Justice  and  judgment  are  Thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  Thy  grace ; 
While  truth  and  mercy  joined  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  Thy  face. 

89  — Part  IV.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    BLESSEDNESS    OF    KNOWING    THE    GOSPEL. 

1  BLESSED  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound : 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear   their  spirits  up 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness   exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives; 
Israel !    thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 
Thv  God  for  ever  lives. 

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89  — Part  V.  C.  M.  Watts* 

Christ's  mediatorial  kingdom. 

1  HEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 

And  made  His  mercy  known; 
u  Sinners,  behold,  your  help  is  laid 
On  My  almighty  Son. 

2  High  shall  He  reign  on  David's  throne, 

My  people's  better  King; 
My  arm  shall  beat   His  rivals  down, 
And  still  new  subjects  bring. 

3  My  truth  shall  guard  Him  in  His  way, 

With  mercy  by  His  side  ; 
While  in  My  name  through  earth  and  sea, 
He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 

4  My  covenant   stands  for  ever  fast, 

My  promises  are  strong  ; 
Firm  as  the  heavens  His  throne  shall  last, 
His  seed  endure  as  long." 

89  — Part  VI.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    COVENANT     UNCHANGEABLE. 

1  YET  (saith  the  Lord)   if  David's   race, 

The  children  of  My  Son, 
Should  break  My  laws,  abuse  My  grace, 
And  tempt  Mine  anger  down  ; 

2  Their  sins  I  'II  visit  with  the  rod, 

And  make  their  folly  smart ; 
But  I  '11  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 
X<>r  from  My  truth  depart. 

3  My  covenant  I  will  ne'er  revoke. 

But  keep  My  grace  in  mind  ; 
And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoker 
Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 

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4  Once  have  I  sworn  (I  need  no  more 
And  pledged  My  holiness, 
To  seal  My  sacred  promise  sure 
To  David  and  his  race. 

&  The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  ri-se, 
And  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies 
To  give  the  nations  day. 

6  Sure  as  the  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
His  kingdom  shall  endure ; 
Till  the  fixed  laws  of  shade  and  light 
Shall  be  observed  no  more. 

89  — Part  VII.  L.  M.  Wa^s. 

MORTALITY    AND    HOPE. 

1  BEMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  state  ! 
How  frail  our  life  ;  how  short  the  date  ! 
Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breatb. 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death? 

2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die, 
Our  flesh  and  sense  repine  and  cry, 

"  Must  death  for  ever  rage  and  reign  ? 
Or  hast  Thou  made  mankind  in  vain? 

3  Where  is  Thy  promise  to  the  just  ? 
Are  not  Thy  servants  turned  to  dust  V * 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

4  That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day, 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away: 
And  clears  the  honour  of  Thy  word  : 
Awake,  our  souls,  and    bless  the  Lord, 

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90  —  I'akt  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

MAX  MORTAL  AND  GOD  ETERNAL. 

1  THROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God! 

i  art  our  rest,   our  safe  abode; 
High  was  Thy  Throne,  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  Thy  humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Long  had'st  Thou  reigned  ere  time  began, 

•    was  fashioned  into  man; 
And  long  Thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  But  man,   weak  man    is  born  to   die, 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity: 

Thy  dreadful  sentence.  Lord,  was  just, 
"Return,  ye  sinners  to  your  dust." 

4  A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 

S     rce  to  a  day  in  Thine  acceount ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
the  last  watch  of  ending  night. 

5  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away:    our  life's  a  dream: 
An  empty  tale;    a  morning  flower. 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

6  I  hir  age  to  seventy  years  is 

ELo*    short  the  term!   how  frail  the  state! 

And   if  to  eighty  we  arrive, 

V\  e  rather  sigh  and  groan,  than  live. 

7  But  oh!  how  oft  Thy  wrath  app 
An  ;  8  our  expected  year-! 
Thy  wrath   awakes  our  humble  dread: 

^  e  fear  v  that  strikes  us  dead. 

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8  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man, 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span; 
Till  faith,  and  love,  and  piety, 
Fit  ns  to  die,  and  dwell  with  Thee. 

90  —  Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

MAN  FRAIL,  AND  GOD  OUR  REFUGE. 

1  OUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home! 

2  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

3  Time,  like  an  ever  rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  fly,    forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

4  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

90— Part  III.  C.  M.  Watts, 

DEATH  THE  EFFECT  OF  SIN  I    BREVITY  OF  LIFE. 

1  LORD,  if  Thine  eyes  survey  our  faults, 

And  justice  grow  severe, 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts, 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

2  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust: 

By  one  offence  to  Thee, 
Adam  and  all  his  sons  have  lost 
Their  immortality. 

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3  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song : 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys 

4  Tis  but  a  few,   whoso  days  amount 

To  three  ara  and  ten: 

And  all,   beyond  that  short  account, 
1-  sorroWj   t<»il  arid    pain. 

5  Almighty  God,  reveal  Thy  love, 

And  not    Thy   wrath  alone: 
Oh  !    let  our  sweet   experience  prove 
Thi  -  of  Thy  throne! 

gO«— Part  IV.  C.  M.  Watts. 

BREATHING   AFTER   HEAVEN. 

1  RETURN,  0  God  of  love,  return; 

Earth  is  a  tiresome   place: 
How  long  shall   we.  Thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  Thy  face? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years, 

Let  sin  and  sorrow   cease; 
And,  in  prop  rtion  to  our  tears, 
jake  our  joys  increase. 

3  Thy  wonders  to   Thy  servants  show, 

Make  Thy  own  work  complete; 
Then  shall  our  souls   Thy  glory  know, 
And  own  Thy   love  was  great. 

4  Then   shall  Ave  shine  before  Thy  throne, 
In  all  Thy  beauty,  Lord ; 

And,  the  po<  r  service,  we  have  done, 
:  a  divine  reward. 

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91  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

SAFETY  IN  DISEASES  AND  DANGERS. 

1   HE  that  hath  made  his  refuge  Gody 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode; 
Shall  walk  all  4ay  beneath  His  shade, 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

.    2  Then  will  I  say,  "My  God,  Thy  power, 
Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower : 
I,  that  am  formed  of  feeble  dust, 
Make  Thine   almighty   arm  my  trust." 

3  Thrice  happy  man !    thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare, 
Satan,  the  tempter,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  wTays. 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 

From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood, 
Under  her  feathers;    so  the  Lord 
Makes  His  own  arm  His  people's  guard. 

5  If  burning  beams  of  moon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 
God  is  their  life:    His  wings  are  spread, 
To  shield  them  with  an  healthful  shade. 

6  If  vapours  with  malignant  breath 
Rise  thick,   and  scatter  midnight  death, 
Israel  is  safe:    the  poisoned  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

7  What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
At    thy  right  hand  ten  thousand  died; 
Thy  God  His  chosen  people  saves 
Among  the  dead,  amid  the  graves. 

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8  r>ut   if  the  fire,   or  plague,   or  sw 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord, 
To  strike  His  saints  among  the 

Their  very  pains  and  death  are  blessed 

9  The  sword,    the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire: 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  Thy  children,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

91  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

A  PROMISE   OF  DIVINE   PROTECTION. 

1  YE  sons  of  men,   a  feeble  race, 

Exposed  to   every  snare, 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling  place, 
And  try,  and  trust  His  care. 

2  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 

Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  His  saints  on  high. 

3  He  Ml  give  His  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  their  ways; 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fall, 

And  dash  against   the  stones: 

Are  they  not  servants  at  His  call, 

And  sent  t'  attend  His  sons? 

5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread ; 

The  tempter's  wiles  defeat : 
For  He  that  broke  the  serpent's  head, 
Puts    him  beneath  your  feet. 

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6  "Because  on  mc  they  set  their  love, 

I'll  save  them;"    saith  the  Lord, 
"I'll  hear  their  joyful  souls  ahovc 
Destruction  and  the  sword. 

7  My  grace  shah   answer  when   they  call; 

In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh: 
My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall, 
And  raise  them  when  they  die, 

8  Those  that  on  earth  My  name  have  known, 

I  '11  honour  them  in  heaven  ; 
There  My  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
And  endless  life  be  given."' 

92  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watt! 

FOR  THE   LORD'S   DAY. 

1  SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  Thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing: 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 

And  talk  of  an  Thy 'truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet   is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast : 
Oh!  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  word: 
Thy  works  of  orace,  how  bright  they  shine ? 
How  deep  Thy  counsels!  how  divine! 

4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high* 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die : 
Like  grass  thev  nourish,  till  Thy  breath 
Blasts  them   in  everlasting  death. 

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5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart; 

And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  >hed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my   head 

6  Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before. 

Shall  vex  my  eye-  and  ears  no  more: 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain; 

N<>r  Satan    break   my   peace   again. 

V  Then   shall   I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below: 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

92  — Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  CHURCH,  THE  GARDEN  OF  GOD. 

1  LORD,  't  is  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
In  gardens  planted  by  Thy  hand, 
Let  me  within  Thy  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  Thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blessed  with  Thine  influence  from  above; 
Not  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees, 

Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live ; 
Nature  decays,   but  grace  must  thrive; 
Time,   that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Still  makes  them  flourish   strung  and  fair, 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  true ; 
None,  that  attend  His  gates,  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 


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93  L.  M.  Watts. 

ETERNITY  AND  DOMINION  OF  GOD. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns :  He  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might: 

The  world,  created  by  His  hands, 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made> 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid; 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  ever  living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies; 
Vain  floods  that  aim  their  rage  so  high ! 
At  Thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  For  ever  shall  Thy  throne  endure; 
Thy  promise  stands  for  ever  sure : 
And  everlasting  holiness 

Becomes  the  dwellings  of  Thy  grace. 

94— Part  I.  CM.  Watts. 

sinners  threatened:  saints  chastised. 

1  0  GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 

Proclaim  Thy  wrath  aloud ; 
Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs, 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 

2  They  say,  "The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears:" 

AVhen  will  the  fools  be  w^ise ! 
Can  He  be  deaf,  who  formed  their  ears? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes? 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vain, 

And  they  shall  feel  His  power ; 
His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

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P  S  A  L  M  S. 

4  But   if  Thy   saints   d<  -like, 

Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod; 
Thy  providences  and  Thy  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  Thy  hands  chastise, 

And  to  his  duty  draw: 
Thy  chastenings  make  Thy  children  wise, 
When  they  forget  Thy  law. 

3  But  I  iod   will  ne'er  cast  off  His  saints, 
Nor   His  own  promise  break; 
He  pardons  His  inheritance 
For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 

94   -Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts 

GOD   OUR  SUPPORT  AND   COMFORT. 

1  WHO  will  arise  and  plead  my  right, 

Against  my  numerous  foes; 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite, 
And  all  my  hopes  oppose  ? 

2  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 

Sustained  my  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt ; 
My  soul  among  the  dead. 

3  "Alas!  my  sliding  feet!"  I  cried, 

Thy  promise  was  my  prop: 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side, 
Thy  Spirit  bore  me  up. 

4  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 

Within   my  bosom   roll ; 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults, 
Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 

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5  Powers  of  iniquity  may  rise, 

And  frame  pernicious  laws ; 
But  God,  my  refuge,  rules  the  skies; 
He  will  defend  my  cause. 

6  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud, 

Let  hold  hlasphcmers  scoff: 
The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  proud, 
And  cut  the  sinners  off. 

95— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

PREPARATION  FOR    PRAYER. 

1  SING  to  the  Lord   Jehovah's  name, 

And  in  His  strength  rejoice: 
When  His  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  he  our'  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  His  awful  sight. 

And  psalms  of  honour  sing : 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  "boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 

How  mean  their  natures  seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below, 
When  once  compared  with  Him. 

4  Earth,  with  its  caverns  dark  and  deep, 

Lies  in  His  spacious  hand ; 
He  fixed  the  seas,  what  bounds  to  keep 
And  where  the  hills  must  stand. 

5  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore; 

Come,  kneel  before  His  face  ; 
Oh !  may  the  creatures  of  His  power 
Be  children  of  His  grace ! 

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0  Now  is  the  time:  He  bends  His  car, 

And  waits  for  your  requ< 
Come,  lesl  He  rouse  His  wrath,  and  swear 
••  Ye  shall  not  Bee  my  rest." 

95— 1'akt  II.  S.  M.  Watw.1 

A  CALL  TO   DKlrAYIKG   SINNERS. 

1  COME,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing: 

Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 
The  watery   worlds  arc  all  His  own, 
And   all  the   solid   ground. 

3  Come,   worship   at   His  throne, 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord: 

We  are   His   work,   and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To  day  attend  His  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own   your  gracious  God. 

5  Bat  if  your  ears  refuse 
The  language  of  His  grace; 

And  hearts  grow  hard  like  stubborn  Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race  : 

6  The  Lord  in  vengeance  dressed, 
Will  lift  His  hand  and  swear 

"Ye  that  despise  My  promised  rest. 
Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

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PSALMS. 
95— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

WARNING  AGAINST  DELAY. 

1  COME,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  framed  our  nature  with  His  word: 

lie  is  our  Shepherd  ;  we  the  sheep 
His   mercy  chose,  His  pastures  keep. 

2  Come,   let  us  hear  His  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  His  love  obey; 
Nor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The   sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

3  Seize  the  kind  promise,  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates; 
Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest; 
Obey,   and  be  for  ever  blessed. 

96— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts, 

THE  FIRST  AND   SECOND   COMING   OF  CHRIST 

1  SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands. 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue; 
His  rich  display  of  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  : 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  orace  surrounds  His  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful   day ; 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen : 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green: 

-I-  Let  an  unusual  joy   surprise 
The  islands  of  the  sea : 
Ye  mountains  sink ;  ye  valleys  rise ; 
Prepare  the  Lord  His  way. 

ITS 


P  BALMS. 

5  Behold   He  comes!   He  comes  to  Moss 

The  nations  as  their  <  Sod  : 
To  bqow  the  world   Hi>  righteousness, 
And  send  His  truth  abroad. 

6  But  when  B  shall  raise  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near; 
LI«>w  will  the  guilty  nations  dread, 
To  see  their  Judge  appear! 


06— Part  II.  L  P.  M.  Watts. 

UNIVERSAL   ACKNOWLEDGMENT  OF  GOD. 

1  THE  heathen  know  Thy  glory,  Lord; 
The  wondering  nations  read  Thy  word; 

In  these  far  climes  Jehovah's  known: 
Our  worship  shall  no  more  be  paid 

ids  which  mortal  hands  have  made ; 
Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 

2  He  framed  the  globe,   He  built  the  sky; 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there : 
His  beams  are  majesty   and  light ; 
His  beauties,  how  divinely  bright! 

His  temple,  how  divinely  fair ! 

S  Come,   the  great   day,   the  glorious  hour. 
When  earth  shall  feel  His  saving  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  His  name: 
Then  shall  the   race   of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  His  holiness, 

And  in  His  courts  His  grace  proclaim. 

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P  SALMS. 
97  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

CHRIST   COMING   TO  JUDGMENT. 

1  HE  reigns;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns! 

Praise  Him  in  evangelic  strains: 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice. 

And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  His  counsels  and  unknown: 
But  grace  and  truth  support  His  throne: 
Though  gloomy  clouds  His  way  surround. 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo,  He  comes  ! 
Shakes  the  wide  earth,  and  cleaves  the  tombs  ! 
Before  Him  burns  devouring  tire : 

The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

4  His  enemies,   with  sore   dismay, 

Fly  from   the   sight,   and  shun  the  day  : 
Then  lift   your  heads,   ye   saints,   on  high, 
And   sing,   for  your  redemption's  nighi 

97_Part  II.  L.  M.  Watt*, 

CHRIST  ADORED  BY  ANGELS. 

1  THE  Lord  is  come;  the  heavens  proclaim 
His  birth;  the  nations  learn  His  name; 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 

Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

2  All  ye  bright   armies  of  the  skies, 
Go,  worship,  where  the  Saviour  lies: 
Angels  and  kings  before  Him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high,   and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 
And  their  own  worshippers  counfound: 
Let  Judah  shout,  let  Zion  sing. 
And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  Kino-. 

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97— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watw 

GRACE   AND  GLORY. 

1  TIT   Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high 
O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky: 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  His 
Hi-  dwelling  is  the  mercy  seat. 

that  love   His  holy  name, 
Bate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame! 
He  guards  the  souls  of  all   His  friends, 

And  from  the  snares  of  hell  defends. 

3  Immortal  light,   and  joys  unknown, 
Are  for  the  saints   in   darkness  sown: 

-  ■  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  rise, 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

4  E  righteous,  raid  record 
The  sacred  honours  of  the  Lord: 
None  but  the  soul  that  feels  His  gra     . 

q  triumph  in  His  holm 

98— Part  I.  CM.  \Yatt> 

PRAISE   FOR  THE   GOSPEL. 

1  TO  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 

New  honours  be  addressed: 
His  great   salvation  shines  abroad. 
And  makes  the  nations   blessed. 

2  He  spake  the   word  to  Abraham  first  ; 

His  truth  fulfils  the  grace: 
The  Gentiles  make  His  name  their  trust, 
And  learn  His  righteousness. 

3  Let  the   whole   earth  His  love  proclaim. 

With  all  her  different  tongues; 
Ami  spread  the  honours  of  His  name, 
Tn  melody   and  sono-s. 
1G  1S1 


PSALMS. 

98— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watti 

the  Messiah's  coming  and  kingdom. 

1  JOY  to  the  world;  the  Lord  is  come: 

Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room,- 
And  heaven   and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the   earth;  the  Saviour  reigns: 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
"While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains,. 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow,. 

Nor  thorns  infest   the  ground  : 
He  comes,  to   make   His  blessings  flow,. 
Far  as  the   curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace,. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 


99  — Part  I.  S.  M.  Watt: 

THE  KINGDOM   AND   MAJESTY   OF  CHRIST. 

1  THE  Lord    Jehovah  reigns, 
Let  all  the  nations  fear ; 

Let  sinners  tremble  at  His  throne; 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord : 

Bright  cherubs  His  attendants  stand, 
And  swift  fulfil  His  word. 

3  In  Zion  is  His  throne; 
His  honours  are  divine ; 

His  church  shall  make  His  wonders  known, 
For  there  His  glories  shine. 

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P  -ALMS. 

4  How  holy  is  II is  name! 
How  terrible   His  praise] 

Justice,  and  truth  and  judgment  join, 
In  all  J  lis  works  i 

09— Part  IT.  S.  M  Watt* 

THE   MAJESTY   AND   BRACE  OF  GOi;. 

1  EXALT  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  worship  at   Hi-  feet; 
His  ways  are   wisdom,   power  and  truth, 
And  mercy  is  His  seat. 

2  When   Israel   was  II  is  church, 
When   Aar<»n   was  His  priest, 

When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  prayed, 
He  gave  His  people  i 

3  Oft  He  forgave  their  sins, 
Nor  would  destroy  their  race; 

And  oft  He  made  His  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abused  His  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God ; 
His  grace   is  still  the  same: 

Still  He's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  His  name. 

100— Part  I.  L.  AL  Watts. 

PRAISE   TO   OUR   CREATOR. 

1  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,   bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can   create,   and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  stayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

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:  L  us. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care; 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
"What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,   to  Thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs: 

High  as  the  heaven,   our  voices  raise: 
And  earth,   with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  till  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy   command  ; 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love: 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

100— Part  IT.  H.  M.  D wight. 

PRAISE   TO    OUR   PRESERVER. 

1   SING  to  the   Lord  most  high; 
Let  every   land  adore: 
With  grateful  voice  make  known 
His  goodness  and  His  power. 


Let  cheerful  songs 
Declare  His  ways, 


And  let  His  praise 
Inspire  your  tongues. 


2  Enter  His  courts  with  joy; 

With  fear  address  the  Lord : 
He  formed  us  with  His  hand, 
And   quickened  by  His  word. 
With  wide  command,  O'er  every  sea, 

He  spreads  His  sway,  I  And  every  land. 

3  His  hands  provide   our  food, 

And  every  blessing  give: 
We  feed  upon   His  care, 
And  in   His  pastures  live. 


With   cheerful   sono->, 
Declare  Ills   wa\ 


And  let  His  praise 

Inspire  your  tongues. 

1S1 


P  S  ALMS. 

4  ( Sood  is  the   Lord  our  <  led, 
His  truth  aud  mercy  sure; 
While  earth  and  heaven  shall  last, 
His  promises  endure. 


With  bounteous  hand, 
He  spreads  His  -way, 


O'er  every   sea, 
And  every  land 


101  — Part  L  L.  M.  WattS, 

THE   MAGISTRATE^ 8  PSALM. 

1  MERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song: 
And  since  they   both  to  Thee  belong, 
My  gracious  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  Thee  my  songs  and  vows  I'll  bring 

2  If  I  am  raised  to  bear  the  sword, 

I'll  take  ray  counsels  from  Thy  word; 
Thy  justice  aud    Thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let  wisdom   all  my  actions  guide. 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside: 

No  wicked  thing  shall   dwell  with  me, 
\\  Inch  may   provoke  Thy  jealousy. 

4  I'll  search  the   land,  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honour,   wealth  and  trust: 
The  men  that  work  Thy  holy  will, 
Shall   be  my   friends  and  favourites  stilL 

5  In  vain  shall   sinners  hope  to  ri<e 
By  flattering  or  malicious  lies; 
And  while  the  innocent  I  guard. 
The  bold  offender  sha1  n't  be  spared. 

1S5 


P  SALMS. 

6  The  impious  crew,  that  factious  band, 
Shall   hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
"Where  I  have  power,  shall  be  suppressed. 

101  —  Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

FOR  THE    HEAD    OF   A  FAMILY. 

1  OF  justice  and   of  grace  I  sing, 

And  pay  my  God  my  vows: 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  heavenly  King, 
Teach  me  to  rule  my  house. 

2  Now  to  my  tent,  O  God,  repair, 

And  make  Thy   servant  wise : 

I'll  surfer  nothing  near  me  there, 

That  shall  offend    Thine  eyes. 

3  The  man  that  doth  his  neighbour  wrong, 

By  falsehood  or  by  force, 
The  scornful  eye,  the  slanderous  tongue, . 
I  '11  thrust  them   from  mv  doors. 


4  I'll  seek  the   faithful  and  the  just, 

And  will  their  help  enjoy; 
These  are  the  friends  that  I  shall  trust, 
The  servants  1  '11   employ. 

5  The  wretch  that  deals  in  sly  deceit 

I'll  not  endure  a  night; 
The  liar's  tongue  I  'II  ever  hate, 
And  banish  from  my  sight. 

6  I'll  purge  my  family   around, 

And  make  the  wicked  flee;- 
So  shall  my  house  be  ever  found, 
A  dwelling  fit  for  Thee. 

1S6 


PS  A  T.MS. 
102  —  1>ART  L  C.M.  Watts. 

A    PRATER  OF  THE   AFFLICTED. 

1  HEAR  me,  0  God,  nor  hide  Thy  face, 

But  answer,  lest   I  die: 
Hast  Thou  not   built  a  throne  of  grace 
To  hear  when   sinners  cry  ] 

2  My  days  arc   wasted   like  the  smoke 

Dissolving  in  the  air; 
My  strength  is  dried,  my  heart  is  broke, 
And  sinking  in   despair. 

3  My  spirits  flag  like   withering  grass 

Burned  with  excessive  heat: 
In  secret  groans  my  minutes  pass, 
And  I  forget  to  eat. 

4  As  on  some   lonely  building's  top, 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan; 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope 
I  sit  and  grieve  alone. 

5  My  soul   is  like  a  wilderness, 

Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl; 
There  the   sad  raven   finds  her  place, 
And  there   the   screaming  owl. 

6  Dark  dismal   thoughts  and  boding  fears 

Dwell  in   my  troubled  breast ; 
While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ears, 
Nor  give  my   spirit   resl 

V  My   cup  is  mingled   with  my  woes. 
And  tears  are  my  repast  ; 
My  daily  bread   like  ashes  grows 
Unpleasant   to   my   taste. 

1ST 


PSALMS. 

8  Sense  can  afford  no  real  joy- 

To  souls  that  feel  Thy  frown; 
Lord,  't  was  Thy  hand  advanced  me  high; 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  looks  like  withered  leaves  appear; 

And  life's  declining  light 
Grows  taint,   as  evening  shadows  are, 
That   vanish  into  night. 

10  But  Thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 

O  my  eternal  God ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know   Thy  name, 
And   spread  Thy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise  and  show  Thy  face; 

Nor  will  my   Lord  delay 
Beyond  the  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long  expected  day. 

12  He  hears  His  saints,  He  knows  their  cry; 

And  by  mysterious  ways 
Redeems  the  prisoners  doomed  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

102— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

PRAYER  HEARD  AND  THE  CHURCH  REVIVED. 

1  LET  Zion   and  her  sons  rejoice: 

Behold  the  promised  hour! 
Her  God  hath  heard   her  mourning  voice 
And  comes  t'  exalt  His  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain, 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

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PS  A  LMS. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  i:i  glory  there: 

Nations  shall  b  >w  before   His  name, 
And   kings  attend   with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a  sovereign  on  His  throne, 

With  pity  in    His  eyes; 

He  hears  the  dying  prisoners'  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs   arise. 

5  lie  frees  the  souls  condemned  to  death; 

And    when   His  saints  complain, 
It  sha'  n't  be  said,   that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  Ave  are  dead. 

And  left  on  long  record ; 
That  ages  yet   unborn   may  read, 
And  trust,   and  praise  the  Lord. 

102  — Part  III.         L  M.  Watts. 

SAINTS  DIE,    BUT  THE    CHURCH   LIVES. 

1  IT  is  the   Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

"Weakens  our  strength  amid  the  race: 
Disease  and  death,   at   His  command. 
Arrest   us,   and   cut   short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray. 

Not  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon: 
Thy  years  are   one  eternal  day  ; 

And  must  Thy   children   die  so  soon  ? 

3  Yet  in  the  midst   of  death  and  grief. 

This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage; 
"Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live: 

Christ  is  the  same  through  every  aa-e.,y 

iso" 


PSALMS. 

4  'Twas  He,  this  earth's  foundation  laid; 

Heaven  is  the  building  of  His  hand : 
This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shall  fade, 
And  all  be  changed  at  His  command. 

5  The  starry   curtains  of  the  sky. 

Like  garments,   shall  be  laid  aside; 
But' still  Thy   throne   stands  firm  and   high; 
Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 

6  Before  Thy  face,   Thy  church  shall  live, 

And  on  Thy  throne  Thy  children  reign: 
This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 
And  the   dead  saints  be  raised  again. 

103  — Part  I.  S.  M.  \Yatts„ 

PRAISE   FUR   SPIRITUAL    AND   TEMPORLA   MERCIES. 

1  Oil!    bless  the   Lord,  my  soul! 
Let  all   within   me  join. 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  name, 
Whose   favours  are  divine. 

2  Oh !    bless  the   Lord,   my   soul ! 
Xor  let  His  mercies  lie 

Foro-otten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'T  is  He  forgives  thy  sins; 
?T  is  He  relieves  thy  pain; 

?T  is  He  that   heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 


4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave; 

He,  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

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PS  A  I.MS. 

5  lie  fills  the  poor  with  good, 

lie  gives  the  sufferers  i 
The   Lord  hath  judgments  tor  the  proud, 

And  for  th'  oppressed. 

G  His   wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by   Moses  known; 
But  sent  the   world   His  truth  and  grace, 

By  His  beloved  Son. 

103  —  Part  II.  S.  M.  Watts. 

MERCY   IN   THE   MIDST   OF  JUDGMENT. 

1  MY   soul,   repeat   His  praise, 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide: 
And  when   His  strokes  are  felt, 

His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread ; 

So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest   thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins: 
And  His  fonrivino;  love, 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Dotli  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord. 

To  those  that  fear  His  name, 
Is  such    as  tender  parents  feel: 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

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PSALMS. 

6  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 

Scattered  with  every  breath; 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 

Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

^   Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 

Or  like  the  morning  flower : 
If  one  sharp  blast   sweep  o'er  the  field, 

It  withers  in   an  hour. 

8  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure : 
And  children's  children  ever  find 

Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

103  — Part  III.         S.  M.  Watts. 

ANGELIC  PRAISE. 

1  THE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 
Hath  fixed  His  throne  on  high: 

O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  He  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels  great  in  might, 
And  swift  to  do  His  will ; 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 
Whose  pleasure   ye  fulfil. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 
The  orders  of  their  King, 

And  guard  His  churches  when  they  pray, 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4  While  all  His  wondrous  works, 
Through  His  vast  kingdom,  show 

Their   Maker's  glory ;  thou,  my  soul, 
Shalt  sing  His  praises  too. 

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P9  A  L.M  S. 
104  —  Part  I.  L.  M.  Wash 

THE  GLOKY  OF  GOD  IX  CREATION. 

1    MY    soul,   l!:; 
When  clothed  in 
He  in  fall  majesty  ap] 
And,  like  a  rohe,  His  glory  wears. 

[he   heavens  are  for  His  curtains  spiv 
Th'  unfathomed  deep  He  makes  His  bed: 
Cloud-  are  His  chariots,  wheu  He  Hies 
On  wing  the  skies. 

whom  His  own  breath  ins] 
His  ministers,   are  flaming  fires; 
And  swift  as  thought,  their  armies  move, 
To  bear  His  vengeance,  or  His  love. 

4  The  world's  foundations  by  His  hand 
Are  poised,  and  shall  for  ever  stand : 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  His  chain, 

L<j<t  it  should  drown  the  earth  aa'ain. 

5  When  earth  was  covered  with  the  flood, 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood, 
He  thundered,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confined  to  its  appointed  bed. 

6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bound, 
And  in  their  channels  walk  their  round ; 
Yet  thence  conveyed  by  secret  veins, 
They  spring  from  hills,  and  drench  the  plains. 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheer  the  valleys  as  they  go; 
Tame  heifers  there  their  thirst  allay, 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

8  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink, 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink ; 

Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise, 
And  chide  our  silence  in  His  praise. 
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104— Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts; 

god  sends  the  fruits  of  the  earth. 

1  GOD,  from  His  cloudy  cistern,  pours 
On  the  parched  earth  enriching*  showers ; 
The  grove,  the  garden,   and  the  field, 

A  thousand  joyful  blessings   yield- 

2  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise, 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies; 
With  herbs  for  man,   of  various  power, 
To  nourish  nature,   or  to  cure. 

3  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce! 
The  olive  yields  a  shining  juice: 

Our  hearts  are  cheered  with  generous  wine; 
With  inward  joy  our  faces  shine. 

4  Oh!     bless  His  name,   ye  nations,  fed 
With  nature's  chief  supporter,  bread: 
While  bread  your  vital  strength  imparts, 
Serve  him  with  vigour  in  your  hearts. 

104— Part  III.         L.  M.  Watts. 

GOD'S   IIAXD   IX  AIR  AND   EARTH   AND   SEA. 

1  BEHOLD  !    the  stately  cedar  stands, 
Eaised  in  the  forests  by  His  hands; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly, 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  high. 

2  To  craggy  hills  ascends  the  goat ; 
And  at  the   airy  mountain's  foot, 
The  feeble  creatures  make  their  cell; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

3  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face; 
And  when   thick  darkness  veils  the   day, 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

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P  -ALMS. 

4  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad, 
And  roaring,  ask  their  meat  from  God; 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies. 

5  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  re] 
Sleep  is  Thy  gift,  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil,   and  wasting  grief 

6  How  strange  Thy  works  !  how  great  Thy  skill! 
All  lands  Thy  boundless  riches  fill: 

Thy  wisdom  round  the  world   we   a 
The  spacious  earth  is  full  of  Thee. 

*7   Nor  less  Thy  glories    in   the  d 

Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep, 
With  wondrous  motions  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wandering  in  the  paths  below. 

8  There  ships  divide  their  watery   way. 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play; 
There   dwells  the  huge  Leviathan, 
And  foams  and  sports  in  spite  of  man. 

104  — Part  IV.        L.  M.  Watts. 

LIFE   AND   DEATH   ARE   IX   GOd's   HAND. 

1   VAST  are  Thy  works,  almighty  Lord! 

All  nature   rests  upon   Thy   word  : 
And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand, 
Waiting  their   portion  from  Thy  hand. 

'2  \\  hile  each  receives  his  different    food. 
His  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good : 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales,   and  worms 
.Rejoice,  and  praise  in  different  forms. 

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PSALMS. 

3  But  when  Thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn, 
And  dying,  to  their  dust  return; 

Loth  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign; 
Life,  breath,   and  spirit,  all  are  Thine. 

4  Yet  Thou  can'st  breathe  on  dust  again. 
And  fill  the  world  with  beast  and  men: 
A  word  of  Thy   creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

5  Thy  works,  the   wonders  of  Thy  might, 
Are  honoured  with  Thine  own  delight : 
How  awful  are  Thy  glorious  ways ! 
Lord,  Thou  art  dreadful  in  Thy  praise. 

6  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  Thy  stroke, 
And  at  Thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke: 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  Thy  face, 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace. 

7  In  Thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet : 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ, 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

8  While   haughty  sinners  die  accursed, 
Their  glory  buried  with  their  dust, 
I,  to  my  God,  my  heavenly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 

105  —  Part  I.  C.  M.  \Yatts. 

THE  COVENANT  WITH  ABRAHAM. 

1   GIYE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  His  name, 
And  tell  the  world  His  grace; 
Sound  through  the  earth  His  deeds  of  famer 
That  all  may  seek  His  face. 

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2  His  covenant,   which  He  kept  in  mind 

For  numerous  agea  ; 
To  numerous  I    behind, 

In  equal  force  >hall  last 

3  He  Bware  to  Abraham  and  his  seed, 

And  made  the  blessing  Bure: 
Gentiles  the  ancient   promise  read, 
And  find   Bis  truth  endure. 

4  uThy  seed  shall  make  the  nations  blessed," 

Said  the  Almighty  voice; 
"And  Canaan's  land,  shall  be  their  rest, 
The  type  of  heavenly  joys.'1 

5  How  larg  _  ant!  how  rich  the  grace! 

To   give   them   Canaan's   land. 
When  they  were  strangers  in  the  place, 
A  little,  feeble  band. 

6  Like  pilgrims,  through  the  countries  round, 

Securely  they  removed : 

And  haughty  king-,  that  on  them  frowned, 
Severely  He  reproved, 

7  "Touch  Mine  anointed,  and  My  arm 

Shall  soon  reveno-e  the  wrong: 
The  man  that  does  My  prophets  harm, 
Shall  know  their  God  is  strong." 

8  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

Nor  put  the  church  in  fear  : 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

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PSALMS. 
105  —  Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   PLAGUES  OF  EGYPT. 

1  WHEN  Pharaoh  dared  to  vex  the  saints 

And  thus  provoked  their  God ; 

Moses  was  sent  to  their  complaints, 

Armed  with  His  dreadful  rod. 

2  He  called  for  darkness;    darkness  came, 

Like  an  overwhelming  flood ; 
He  made  each  lake    and   every  stream. 
A  lake,  a  stream  of  blood. 

3  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  spread ; 
And  frogs,  in  croaking  armies  rise 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 

4  Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 

The  tenfold  vengeance  flew : 
Locusts  in  swarms  devoured  their  trees, 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

5  Then,  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke, 

The  flower  of  Egypt  died; 
The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke. 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

6  Now  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

Nor  put  the  church  in  fear : 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

1 05  —  Tart  III.  C.  M.  Watts. 

ISRAEL  LED  TO   CANAAN, 

1  THUS  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  freed. 
And  left  the  hated  ground  : 
Egyptian  spoils  supplied  their  need, 
Nor  was  one  feeble  found. 

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P      A  L  M  S. 

2  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way, 

And  marked  their  journeys  ri. 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by 
A   fiery  guide  by  night. 

3  They  thirst,  and  waters  from  the  roc] 

In  rich  abundance  flow; 
And,  following  still  the  course  they  to^fc- 
Kan  all   the    desert   through. 

4  O  wondrous  stream!    0  blessed  type 

Of  ever  flowing  grace! 
So  Christ   our  Rock  maintains  our  life.. 
Through  all  the  wilderness. 

5  Thus  guarded  by  th'  Almio'htv's  hand, 

The  chosen  tribes  possessed 
Canaan,  the  rich,  the  promised  land; 
And  there  enjoyed  their  r<  -  . 

6  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

The  church  renounce  her  fear: 
Israel  must  live  through   every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

106— Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

PRAISE  FOR  GOD'S  GREATNESS  AND  MERCY. 

1  TO  God  the  great,  the  ever  blessed, 
Let  songs  of  honour  be  addressed; 
His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands; 

Give  Him  the  thanks  His  love  demand-. 

2  Who   knows  the  wonders  of  Thy  way-: 
Who  shall  fulfil    Thy  boundless  praise  i 
Blessed  are  the  souls  that  fear  Thee  still, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  Thy  will. 

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3  Remember  what  Thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  race,  Thy  chosen  seed; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  Thy  grace. 

4  Oh!    may  I  see  Thy  tribes  rejoice, 
And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice! 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be 
Joined  to  Thy  saints,  and  near  to  Thee. 

106  — Part  II.  S.  M.  Watts. 

INCONSTANCY   OF   SAINTS!    CONSTANCY   OF  GOD. 

1  GOD  of  eternal  love, 
How  fickle  are  our  ways! 

And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace! 

2  They  saw  Thy  wonders  wrought, 
And  then  Thy  praise  they  sung ; 

But  soon  Thy  works  of  power  forgot, 
And  murmured  with  their  tongue. 

3  Xow  they  believed  His  word, 
While  rocks  with  rivers  flow; 

Now  with  their  lusts  provoked  the  Lord, 
And  He  reduced  them  low. 

4  Yet  when  they  mourned  their  faults, 
He  hearkened  to  their  groans; 

Brought  His  own  covenant  to  His  thoughts, 
And  called  them  still    His  sons. 

5  Their  names  were  in  His  book; 
He  saved  them  from  their  foes: 

Oft  He  chastised,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  He  chose. 

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PS  a  L  M  8. 

G  Let  Israel  bless  the   Lord, 

Who  loved  their  ancient  race; 
And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word, 
Amen,  to  all  their  praise. 

107  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

ISRAEL  LED  TO  CAXAAX,  AND  CHRISTIANS  TO   HEAVEN. 

1  GIVE  thanks  to  God;    He  reigns  above; 
Kind  are  His  thoughts,  His  name  is  love: 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 

And  ao-es  long"  to  come  shall  own. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
The  wonders  of  His  grace  record ; 
Israel,  the  nation  whom  He  chose, 

And  rescued  from  their  mighty  foes. 

- 

3  In  their  distress  to   God  they  cried, 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide; 
He  led  their  march  far  wandering  round : 
"T  was  the  right    path  to  Canaan's  ground. 

4  Thus  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke  and  Satan's  chain, 
"We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 

A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 

5  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 

He  guides  our  footsteps  least  we  strav; 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

6  Oh !  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  His  works  !  how  kind  His  ways! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  His  pra: 

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PSALMS'. 

107— Part  IT.  L.  M.  Watts, 

god's  dealings  with  men. 

1  FROM  age  to  age  exalt  His  name; 
God  and  His  grace  are  still  the  same : 
He  fills  the  hungry  souls  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 

2  But  if  their  hearts  rebel  and  rise 
Against  the  God  that  rules  the  shies; 
If  they  reject  His  heavenly  word, 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord ;  • 

3  He'll  bring  their  spirits  to  the  ground, 
And  no  deliverer  shall  be  found : 
Laden  with  grief  they  waste  their  breath 
In  darkness,  and  the  shades  of  death. 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries ; 
He  makes  the  dawning  light  arise ; 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade, 
That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head. 

-5  He  cuts  the  bars  of  brass  in  two, 

And  lets  the  smiling  prisoners  through ; 
Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief, 
And  gives  the  labouring  soul  relief. 

6   Oh  !  may  the   sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  His  works,. how  kind  His  ways! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  His  praise. 

107— Part  HI.  L.  M.  Watts. 

INTEMPERANCE  PUNISHED  AND  PARDONED. 

1   VAIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 
Prepares  for  his  own  punishment: 
"What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise ! 

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Irnnkard  feels  hia  vitals  waste, 

-   his  health  to  please  his  taste. 
Till  all  his  active 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

3  The  glutton  groans,   and  loathes  *.  •       * : 
His  s  3     lelicioiis  meat: 

N  iture  with  heavy  loa  la 

Would  yield  to  death  to  be  release 

4  Behold  the  frightened  sinners  fly 
To  G    I  for  help  with  earnest 

He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breath. 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

5  No  m  could  effect  the  cure, 

nick,  s         -   .         a     sore : 

The  deadly  sentence   God  repeals. 

He  sends  His  sovereign  word  and  heals. 

f  men  record 
id]    as  g       li    58  of  th<    L  rd ! 
And  let  their  thankful  offerings  prove 

How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 

107— Part  IV.  Q  M.  Watts. 

THE   MARINER'S   PSALM. 

1  THV  works      I    _     ry,  mighty  Lord. 

Thy  wonders  in  the  d 
The  sons  _     -hall  record. 

Who  trade   in   floating  ships. 

2  At  Thy  command  the  winds  aris  . 

And  swell  the  towering  v 

The  men   astonished  mount  the  skies. 
And  sink  in  gaping  _ 

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3  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 

They  pant  with  fluttering  breath; 
And  hopeless  of  the  distant  shore, 
Expect  immediate    death. 

4  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries, 

He  hears  their  loud  request ; 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies, 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

5  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storm  allayed : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears; 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

6  'Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  land; 

Let  stupid   mortals  know, 
That  waves  are   under  His  command, 
And  all  the   winds  that  blow. 

7  Oh !  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
And  those  that  see  Thy  wondrous  ways, 
Thy  wondrous  love  record. 

107— Part  V.  L.  M.  Watts. 

NATIONS  BLESSED  AND  PUNISHED. 

1  \YHEX  God,  provoked  with  daring  crimes, 
Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times, 

He  turns  the  fields  to  barren  sand, 
Ajid  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

2  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  withered  mountains  green; 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies ; 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

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r^   Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey, 
Or  men  as  fierce  and   wild  as  they; 
Be  bids  th1  oppressed  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  the  trees  they  plant; 
Whose  yearly   fruit   supplies  their  want: 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks; 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  flocks. 

5  Thus  thev  are   blessed;  hut  if  they  sin, 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in: 

A   savage  crew  invades  their  lands; 
Their  people  die  by  barbarous  hands; 

G  Their  captive  sons,  exposed  to  scorn, 
Wander  unpitied  and  forlorn: 
The  country  lies  unfenced,  unfilled, 
And  ion  spreads  the  field. 

t   if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
in    His  dreadful  hand  He  turns; 
in    lie  makes  their  cities  thrive, 
And  bids  tie.*  -lying  churches  live. 

8  The  righteous  with  a  joyful  sense, 
Admire  the  works  of  Providence; 

And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

9  How  few  with  pious  care  record 
These  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord! 
But   wise  observers  still  shall  find, 
The   Lord  is  holy,  just  and  kind. 

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108— Part  I.  L.  M.  Dwight. 

god's  care  of  his  church. 

1  AGAIN,  my  tongue,  thy  silence  break, 
My  heart,   and  all  my  powers,  awake; 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Awake,  and  sing  Jehovah's  name. 

2  O'er  heaven  exalted  is  His  throne; 
In   every   world  His  glory  shown: 

The  church  He  loves,  His  hand  shall  save 
From  death,   and  sorrow,   and  the  grave. 

3  Ye  kingdoms,  hear  His  awful  voice ! 
"In  Zion  shall  My  heart  rejoice; 
This  hand  shall  all  her  foes  dismay, 
And  make  their  scattered  strength  a  prey. 

4  Mine  are  the  sons  of  Zion,  Mine 
Their  glory,  grace,   and  truth  divine; 
My  sceptre  shines  in  Judah's  hands, 
And  still  My  strength  in  Ephraim  stands. 

5  My  foes  to  ruin  shall  be  given, 

The  shame  of  earth,  the  scorn  of  heaven ; 
Their  eyes  shall  see  My  church  prevail; 
Their  strength  shall  shrink,  their  courage  fail." 

©  © 

6  O  Thou,  beneath  whose  sovereign  sway, 
Nations  and  worlds  in  dust  decay, 
Though  Thy  sweet  smile  has  been  withdrawn, 
Thine  aid  denied,  Thy  presence  gone; 

^  Yet  wilt  Thou  still  with  love  return; 
With  duty  teach  our  hearts  to  burn: 
Our  dying  graces,   Lord,  revive, 
And  bid  Thy  fainting  children  live. 

8  Save  us  from  sin,   and  fear,  and  woe, 
From   every  snare,   and  every  foe, 
And  help  us  boldly  to  contend, 
Falsehood  resist,   and  truth  defend. 

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108—  Part  II.  CM.  Barlow. 

A   MORNING   SONG   OF  PRAISE. 

1  AWAKE  my  soul,  with  fervent  praise, 

Awake  my  heart  to  Bing; 
Join  all  my  powers  the  song  to  raise, 
And  morning  incense  bring. 

2  Among  the  people  of  His  care, 

And  through  the  nations  round, 
Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare, 
And  high   His  name  resound. 

3  Be  Thou   exalted,   O  my  God, 

Above  tlt«j  starry  train; 
Diffuse  Thy  heavenly  grace  abroad, 
And  teach  the  world  Thy  reign. 

4  The  church  is  Thine;   Thou  wilt  maintain 

Her  cause  in  every  age  : 
Built  on  a  rock,   her  foes  in   vain 
Against  her  rights  engage. 

5  Then  let  Thy  chosen   sons  rejoice, 

And  throng  Thy   courts  above ; 
While  sinners  hear  Thy  pardoning  voice, 
And  taste  redeeming  love. 

109  C.  M.  Watts. 

LOVE  TO  ENEMIES,  FROM  THE  EXAMPLE  OF  CHRIST. 

1  GOD  of  my  mercy   and  my  praise. 

Thy  glory  is  my  song ; 
Though  sinners  speak  against   Thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy   Son  on  earth   was  found ; 

With  cruel  slanders,   false  and  vain, 

They  compassed  Him  around. 

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3  Their  miseries,   His  compassion  mover 

Their  peace,  He  still  pursued; 
They  render  hatred  for  His  love, 
And  evil  for  His  good. 

4  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause; 

Yet  with  His  dying  breath, 
He  prayed  for  murderers  on  His  cross, 
And  blessed  His  foes  in  death. 

5  Lord,  shall  Thy  bright  example  shine 

In  vain  before  my  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  Thine, 
To  love  mine  enemies. 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage; 

And  in  my  Saviour's  name, 
I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 


HO— Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  SUCCESS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

1  THUS  the  eternal  Father  spake 

To  Christ  the  Son :  "Ascend  and  sit 
At  My  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
Thy  foes  submissive  at  Thy  feet. 

2  From  Zion  shall  Thy  word  proceed; 

Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  Thy  hand, 
Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
And  bow  their  wills  to  Thy  command. 

3  That  day  shall  show  Thy  power  is  great ; 

When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds, 
And   sinners  crowd  Thy  temple  gate, 
Where  holiness  in   beauty  shines." 

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4  O  blessed  power!  0  glorious  day! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue! 
And  converts,  who  Thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

110—  Part  II.  I     M.  Watts. 

Christ's  kingdom  and  priesthood. 

1  JESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  Thy  throne 

And  near  Thy  Father  sit: 

In  Zion   shall   Thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  Thy  foes  submit. 

2  What  wonders  shall   Thy  gospel  do  ! 

Thy  converts  shall   sor] 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning  dew, 
And  own  Tin'  sovereig 

3  God  hath  pronounced  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  changes  what  lie  swore: 
u  Eternal  shall   Thy  priesthood  be, 
When  Aaron  is  no  more. 

4  Helchisedec,  that  wondrous  priest, 

That  king  of  high  degree ; 

That  holy   man.  who  Abraham  blessed, 
Was  but  a  type   of  Thee." 

5  Jesus  our  Priest  for  ever  1: 

To  plead  for  us  above  : 
Jesus  our  King  for  ever  o-ives 

The  blessings  of  His   I 

6  God  shall  exalt  His  glorious  head, 

His  lofty  throne  maintain  : 
And  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead, 
Who  dare  oppose  His  reign. 

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HO— Part  III.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  TRIUMPH  OF  JESUS  OUR  PRIEST. 

1  JESUS  the  Priest  ascends  the  throne; 

While  counsels  of  eternal  peace 
Between  the  Father  and  the  SonT 
Proceed  with  honour  and  success. 

2  Throuo-h  the  whole  earth  His  reign  shall  spread, 

And  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel : 
Then  shall  He  judge  the  rising  dead, 
And  send  the  guilty  world  to  helL 

3  Though  while  He  treads  His  glorious  wayr 

He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood; 
The  sufferings  of  that  dreadful  day 
Shall  but  advance  Him  near  to  God. 

HI— Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

WISDOM  OF  GOD  IN  HIS  WORKS. 

1  SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong- 

To  my  almighty  God : 
He  hath  my  heart,  and  He  my  tongue, 
To  spread  His  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  His  hand  hath  wrought, 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  Mind ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme, 
That  His  first  thoughts  designed. 

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4  When  lie  redeemed   IIi>  chosen   sons, 

He  fixed  His  covenant  sure : 
The  orders  that    IIi>   lips  pronounce, 
To  endless   years   endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  : 
What   shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  Thy  name  ? 

6  To  tear  Thy  power,  to  trust  Thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he  \s  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  Thy  will. 

HI— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

PERFECTIONS  OF   GOD  IX  GRACE. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord,  His  works  of  might 

Demand  our  noblest  songs: 

Let  His  assembled  saints  unite 

Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  His  children  food ; 
And  ever  mindful  of  His  word, 
He  makes  His  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  His  covenant  sure : 

Holy  and  reverend  is  His  name ; 

His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise, 

Must  with  His  fear  begin: 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

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112  C.  M.  Watts 

LIBERALITY   REWARDED. 

1  HAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 

And  follows  His  commands; 
"Who  lends  the  poor,  without  reward, 
Or  o-ives  with  liberal   hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need  ; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall   surprise 

His  well  established  mind: 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 
And  leaves  his  tears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress 

Some  beams  of  lio;ht  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine, 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord: 
Honour  on  earth,   and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

113  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  SOVEREIGNTY  AND  GOODNESS  OF  GOD. 

1  YE  servants  of  th'  almighty  King, 
In  every  age  His  praises  sing : 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set, 
The  nations  shall  His  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
Stands  His  high  throne  of  majesty : 
Nor  time,  nor  place,  His  power  restrain, 
Nor  bound  His  universal  reign. 

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3  Which  of  the  sons  of  A. lam   dare, 
Or  angels,  with  their  God  compare! 
Hi-  glories  how  divinely  bright, 

\Yh<>  dwells  in  uncreated  light  ! 

4  Behold   His  love!    He  stoops  to  view 
What   saint-   above,   and  angels  do; 
And   condescends   vet   more  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 

5  From  dust   and  cottages  obscure, 

Hi-  grace   exalts  the  humble  poor; 
Gives  them  the  honour  of  His  sons, 
And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thrones. 

G   A  word  of  His  creating  voice, 

( 'an  make  the  barren  house  rejoice ; 
Though   Sarah's  ninety   years  were  past, 
The  promised  seed  is  born  at  last. 

7  With  joy  the  mother   views  her  son, 
And  tells  the  wonders  God   has  done  : 
Faith  may  grow  strong,  when  sense  despairs, 
Though  nature  fails,  the  promise  bears. 

114  L.  M.  AYatts. 

MIRACLES  ATTENDING  ISRAEL'S  JOURNEY. 

1   AY  HEX  Israel,  freed    from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
Lett  the  proud    tyrant  and  his  land; 
The  tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
Their  King,   and  Judah  was  His  throne. 

9   Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay; 
The  deep   divides  to  make  them  way; 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled 
VYith  backward  current    to  his  head. 

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PSALMS. 

3  The  mountains  shook,  like  frighted  shetep; 
Like  lambs,  the  little  hillocks  leap; 
Nor  Sinai,   on  her  base,  could  stand, 
Conscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand. 

4  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide! 
Or  Jordan,  backward  roll  his  tide! 
"Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills? 
And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels  \ 

5  Let  every  mountain,   every  flood, 
Retire  and   know  th'  approaching  God ; 
The  King  of  Israel :    see  Him  here ; 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

6  He  thunders,   and  all  nature  mourns. 
The  rocks  to  standing  pools  He  turns; 
Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  His  worct 
And  fires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 

115  L.  M.  "Watts. 

IDOLATRY   REPROVED. 

1  NOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 

Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due; 
'Tis  Thine,  great  God,  the  only  just, 
The  only  gracious,  wise,  and  true. 

2  Shine  forth  in  all  Thy  dreadful  name; 

Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  us ;    and,  to  raise  our  shame, 

Say,  "Where's  the  God  you've  served  so  lonf 

3  The  God  we  serve,    maintains  His  throne 

Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies: 
Through  all  the  earth  His  will  is  done; 
He  knows  our  groans,   He  hears  our    Ties. 

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4  But   the   vain   idols   they   adore, 

Are  senseless  >hapes  of  stone  and  wood; 
At  be9t  a  ma--  <>t'  glittering  ore, 
A  Bilver  saint,  or  golden  god. 

5  With   eyes  and   ears   they  carve  the  head; 

Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind: 
To  them  in  vain   are   offerings  made, 
And  vows  are   >eattered  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet   were   never  made  to  move, 

X<>r  hands  t-»  save  when  mortals  pray: 
Mortals,  that   pay  them  fear  or  love, 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  they. 

7  0  Israel !    make   the   Lord  thy  hope, 

Thy  help,  thy   refuge,   and  thy  rest; 
The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up. 
And  bless  the  people   and  the  priest. 

S  The  dead  no  more   can  speak  Thy  praise; 
They  dwell  in  silence  and  the  grave; 
But  we  shall  live  to  sing  Thy  grace. 
And  tell  the  world  Thy  power  to   save. 

116  — Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

RECOVERY  FROM  SICKNESS. 

1  I  LOVE  the  Lord  ;    He  heard  my  cries 

And  pitied   every  groan : 
Long  as  I  live,   when  troubles  rise. 
I  '11  hasten  to   His  throne. 

2  I  love  the   Lord  ,    He  bowed  His  ear, 

And  chased  my  griefs  away: 
Oh!    let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 
While  I  have  breath  to  prav. 

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3  My  flesh  declined,  my  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead ; 
While  inward  pangs,   and  fears  of  hell, 
.  Perplexed  my  wakeful  head. 

4  "My  God,"  I  cried,   "Thy  servant  save, 

Thou  ever  good  and  just; 
Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave, 
Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore   distressed, 

He  bade  my  pains  remove: 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  His  love. 

6  My  God  hath  saved  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dried  my  falling  tears: 
Now  to  His  praise  I  '11  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 

116  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

PERSONAL   CONSECRATION. 

1  WHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  His  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  Thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  Thy  Throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  Thine  house, 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows, 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  Thy  delight, 

Thou  ever  blessed  God  ! 
How  dear  Thy  servants  in  Thy  sight! 
How  precious  is  their   blood  ! 

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4  How  happy  all  Thy  servants  are! 

How  great  Thy  grace  to  me! 
My  life,  which  Thou  hast  made  Thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  Thee. 

5  Now   I  am   Thine,  for  ever  Thin<\ 

N^r  shall  my  purpose  move; 
Thy  hand  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  hound  me   with  Thy    ;■ 

6  Here  in  Thy   courts  I  leave  my  vow, 

And  Thy   rich  gr  »rd  ; 

Witness,  ye  saints  who  hear  me  now, 

If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

117  L.  M.  Watts. 

UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

1   FROM  all  that   dwell  below  the  skies. 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sunn- 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

-   Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal   truth  attends  Thy  word : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

118— Part!  CM.  Watts. 

SECURITY   OF  THE    SAIXTS. 

1  THE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now, 

Nor  is  my  faith  afraid ; 
Whate'er  the  sons  of  earth  may 
Since  heaven  affords  its  aid. 

2  "T  is  safer  Lord,    to  hope  in  Thee, 
And  have   my   God  my  friend. 

Than  trust  in  men   of  high   degi 

And  on  their  truth   depend. 

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3  'Tis  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong. 

In  Him  my  lips  rejoice; 
While  His  salvation   is  my  song, 
How  cheerful  is  my  voice! 

4  Like  angry  bees,    they  girt  me  round  : 

When  God   appears,   they  fly: 
So  burning  thorns,   with   crackling  sound. 
Make  a  fierce  blaze,   and  die. 

5  Joy  to  the  saints,  and  peace  belongs: 

The  Lord  protects  their  days: 
Let   Israel  tune  immortal  songs 
To  His  almighty  grace. 

118  — Part  II.  CM.  Watts 

PRAISE   FOR   RECOVERY   FROM   SICKNESS. 

1  LORD,  Thou  hast  heard  Thy  servant  cry, 

And  rescued  from  the  gra\  •  : 
Now  shall  he  live:    for  none  can  die. 
If  God  resolve  to  save. 

2  Thy  praise  more   constant  than  before, 

Shall  till   his   daily  breath: 
Thy  hand  that   hath   chastised  him  sore, 
Defends  him  still  from  death. 

3  Open  the  gates  of  Ziori  now. 

For  we  shall  worship  there: 
The  house  where   all    the  righteous  go, 
Thy  mercy    to   declare. 

4  Among  th1  assemblies  of  Thy  saints 

Our  thankful  voice  we  raise; 
There  we  have  told  Thee  our  complaints. 
And  there  we  speak  Thy  praise. 


P  s  A  L  M  s. 

118  — Tart  III.  C.  M.  Watts. 

CHRIST  THE  FOUNDATION  OF  HIS  CHURCH. 

1  BEHOLD  the  sore  foundation  Stone, 

Which  <  lod   in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  II is  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen   of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

How  glorious  is  Thy  name! 
Saints  trust    their  whole   salvation   here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,   scribe  and  priest, 

Reject   it   with  disdain  : 
Yet  on  this  Rock  the  church  shall   rest, 
And   envy   rage   in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood; 

Yet  must  this  building  rise; 
'T  is  Thy  own  work,   almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

118  — Part  IV.  C.  M.  Watts. 

AN  HOSANNA  FOR  THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

1  THIS  is   the  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad. 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  He  rose,   and  left  the  dead; 

And    Satan's  empire  fell : 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all   His  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  : 
Help  us,  0  Lord,  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thv  throne. 

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4  Blessed  be  the   Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace; 
"Who  comes  in  God,  His  Fathers  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on   earth  can  raise ! 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 

118— Part  V.  S.  M.  Watt& 

CHRIST  THE   LIVING  STONE. 

1  SEE  what  a  living  Stone 
The  builders  did  refuse! 

Yet  God  hath  built  His  church  thereon, 
In  spite   of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe   and   angry   priest 
Reject  .Thine   only  Son; 

Yet  on  this  Rock  shall  Zion  rest, 
As  the   chief  corner  stone. 

S  The  work,   0   Lord,   is  Thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes: 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 

This  day   did  Jesus  rise. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day, 
That  our  Redeemer  made: 

Let  us  rejoice,   and  sing  and  pray, 
Let  all  the   church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to   the  King 
Of  David's   royal   blood  ; 

Ble*s   Him,   ye  saints;    He  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  flora   \our  God. 

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6  We  bless  Thy  holy   word, 
Which  all  this  grace  displays; 

And  offer  on  Thine  altar,   Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  pi 

119—  Part  L  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  BLESSEl>M>-  OF  SAINTS  AND  MISERY  OF  SINNERS. 

1  BLESSKI>  ai\-  the   un defiled   in   heart. 

AY:  3  are   right  and  clean; 

Who  never  from  Thy  law  depart. 

But   fly  from   every   sin. 

2  Blessed  are  the  men  that  keep  Thy  word, 

And  practice  Thy  commands: 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 
And  serve   Him   with  their  hands. 

3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  Thy  law, 

How  firm  their  souls  abide! 

Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart   have  inward  joy, 

And  keep   my  face  from  shame  ; 
When  all  Thy  statutes  I  obey 
And  honour  ail   Thy   name. 

5  But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate; 

The  proud  shall   die  accursed : 
The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 
Are  trodden  to  the   dust. 

6  Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are ; 

And  those  that   leave   Thy  ways 
Shall  see   salvation  from  afar. 
But  never  taste   Thy   grace. 
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119— Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

HABITUAL   DEVOTION. 

1  TO  Thee,   before  the   dawning  light, 

My  gracious  God,   I  pray; 
I  meditate   Thy  name    by  night, 
And  keep   Thy   law  by  day. 

2  My  spirit  faints   to  see  Thy  grace, 

Thy  promise   bears  me  up; 
And,  while  salvation   long  delays, 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

3  Seven  times  a  day   I   lift  my  hands, 

And  pay  my   thanks  to  Thee; 
Thy  rig]  it  eons  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

4  When  midnight   darkness  veils  the  skies,. 

I  call  Thy  works  to  mind  ; 
My  thoughts  in   warm  devotion  rise, 
And   sweet  acceptance  find. 

119  — Part  III.         C.  M.  Watts. 

SELF-CONSECRATION. 

1  THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God : 

Soon   as  I  know   Thy  way. 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  Thy  word,    . 
And  suffers  no   delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory   in  my  choice: 

Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth. 

Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  Thy  grace, 

I  set  before  mine  eyes; 
Thence  I  derive  my   daily  strength, 
And  there  mv  comfort  lies. 
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4  If  once  I  wander  from  Thy  path, 

I  think  apoD  my   ways; 
Then  turn  my  feel   to  Thy   commands 
And  trust   Thy  pardoning  grace. 

5  Now  I   am  Thine,  for  ever  Thine, 

Oh  !    save  Thy  servant,  Lord  ! 
Thou  art  ray  shield,  my  hiding  place. 
My  hope  is  in  Thv  word. 

6  Thou  hast  inclined  this  heart  of  mine, 

Thy  statutes  to  fulfil : 

And  thus,   till  mortal  life  shall  end, 
Would   I  p  ■:•:'  >nn  Thy  will. 

119—  Part  IV.  I  '.  at.  Watts. 

SCRIPTURE  THE   BEST  GUIDE. 

1  HOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  impart-. 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When   once  it  penetrates  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light    abroad, 
The  meanest   souk   instruction  find, 
And   raise  their  thoughts  of  God. 

3  'Tis,   like   the   sun,   a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day; 
And  through  the   dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  men  that   keep  Thv  law  with   care, 

And  meditate  Thy  word, 
Grow   wiser  than   their  teachers  are, 
And   better  know  the   Lord. 

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5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road : 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts,  that  rise; 
But  love  Thy  law,  my  God. 

6  The  starry  heavens  Thy  rule  obey, 

The   earth  maintains  her  place; 
And  these  Thy  servants,   night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

7  But  still  Thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Give  lessons  more   divine; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  Thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so   nobly   shine. 

8  Thy  word  is   everlasting  truth; 

How  pure  is  every  page! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support   our  age. 

119  — Part  V.  C.  M.  Watts. 

DELIGHT   IN   SCRIPTURE. 

1  OH!  how  I  love  Thy  holy  law! 

'T  is  daily  my   delight  : 
And  thence  my  meditations   draw 
Divine  advice  by   night. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day, 

To  meditate  Thy   word  : 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away, 
To  hear  Thy  gospel,  Lord 

3  How  doth  Thy   word  my   heart   engage ! 

How  well   employ  my  tongue  ! 
And,  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song  ! 

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v  a  a  l  :;    . 

4  Am   I  a  Btranger,  or  at  home, 

T  is  my  perpetual    feasl  ; 
Not  honey,  dropping  from  the  comb, 
So  much  allures  the  : 

5  No  treasures  bo  enrich  the  mind; 

Nor  shall  Thy  word  be  sold 
For  loads  of  silver  well  refined, 
Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 

6  "When  nature   sinks,   and   spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope; 
And  there  I  write  Thy  praise. 

119  — Tart  VI  C.  M.  Watt?. 

HOLINESS   AND    COMFORT   FROM   THE  WORD. 

1  LORD,   I  esteem  Thy  judgments  right, 

And  all  Thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence   I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  every  flattering  lust. 

2  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey ; 

I  keep  Thy  laws  in  sight. 
Through  all  the  business  of  the   day, 
To  form  my  actions  ri^ht. 

o 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

"How  sweet  Thy  comforts  be!" 

My  thoughts  in   holy  wonder  rise. 

And  bring  their  thanks  to  Thee. 

4  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill. 

At  some  good  word  of  Thine: 
Xot  mighty  men,    that  share  the  spoil, 
Have  joys  compared  to  mine. 


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119  — Part  VII.        C.  M.  Watts, 

THE   PERFECTION   OF   SCRIPTURE. 

1  LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join, 

To  form  one  perfect  book; 
Great  God  !   if  once  compared  with  Thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look! 

2  Xot  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave, 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven ; . 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave; 

But  Thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I  Ve   seen  an   end  of  what   we   call 

Perfection  here  below : 
How  short   the   powers  of  nature  fall! 
And   can  no  farther  go. 

4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrought] 
But  Thy  commands,   exceeding  broad, 

Extend  to   every  thought. 

5  In  vain  we   boast   perfection  here, 

While   sin   defiles   our  frame, 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They   scarce   deserve  the  name. 

6  Our  faith  and  love,   and  every  grace, 

Fall  far  below  Thy  word ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  onlv  with  the  Lord. 


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119— Part  VIII.      C;  M.  Watt* 

TIIK   KX(  S(   RTPTURE. 

1  LORD,  !  have  made  Thy  word  my  ct 

My 
There  shall  my  nobli  - 
My  warmest  thong 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  Tl 

And  keep  Thy  laws  in  sight ; 
While  through  Thy  promises   I 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land   of  wealth  unknown, 

l 
Seeds  of  immortal  blis  wn, 

And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have. 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blessed; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave. 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

119  — Part  IX.  C.  M.  Watts. 

SEEKING-  DIVINE  INSTRUCTION. 

1  THY  mercies  fill  the  earth.  O  Lord, 

How  good  Thy  works  appear ! 
Open  mine  eyes  to  read  Thy  word, 
And  see  Thy  wonders  there. 

2  My  heart  was  fashioned  by  Thy  hand, 

My  service  is  Thy  due: 
Oh!    make  Thy   servant  understand 
The  duties  he  must  do! 

3  Since  I  'm  a  stranger  here  below, 

Let  not  Thy  path  be  hid : 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go, 
And  be  mv  constant  cruide. 


PS  ALMS. 

4  When  I  confessed  my  wandering  ways, 

Thou  heard'st  my  soul  complain; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  Thy  grace, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 

5  If  God  to  me   His   statutes  show, 

And  heavenly  truth  impart ; 
His   work  for  ever  I  '11  pursue, 
His  law  shall  rule  my  heart. 

6  This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 

Variety  of  grief; 
It  made  me  learn  Thy  word  the  more, 
And  fly  to  that   relief. 

7  In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now; 

I'll  ne'er  forget  Thy  law, 
Nor  let  that  blessed  gospel  go, 
Whence  all  my  hopes  I  draw. 

8  "When  I  have  learned  my  Father's  will, 

I'll  teach  the  world  His  ways; 
My  thankful  lips,  inspired  with  zeal, 
Shall  loud  pronounce  His  praise. 

119  — Part  X.  C.  M.  "Watts. 

PLEADING  THE   PROMISES. 

1  BEHOLD  Thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 

Devoted  to  Thy  fear; 
Remember  and  confirm  Thy  word, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 

2  Hast  Thou  not  sent  salvation  down, 

And  promised  quickening  grace? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  Thy  throne? 
And  yet  Thy  love  delays. 

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3  Mine  •  Thj    salvati* >n   tail ; 

bear  Thy  servant  upl 
Nor  let  the  ail, 

Which  dare  i 

4  DicPst  Thou  doI    raise  my  faith.  (  I  L 

Then  let  Thy   truth  appears 
Saints  shall   i  my   re^ 

And  tnist  as  weD  as  fear. 

119  — Part  XI.  I  ,  M.  Watts. 

BREATHING    AFTER   HOLINESS. 

1  OH  !  that  the  I  old  guide  my  ways 

To  keep   Bis  statutes  still ! 

Oh  !  that  my  old  -'rant  me  grace 

To  know  and  do   His  will  1 

2  Oh  !  send  Thy   Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 

let  my  tongue  in 
Xor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes ; 

L  i   qo  corrupt  design, 
\       covetous  desires  arise. 
Within  this   soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  Thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart   sincere  : 
Let  sin  have  no   dominion.  Lord  ; 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  f^et  too  often  slip  ; 
Yet  since  I  Ve  not  forgot  Thy  way, 
Restore   Thy  wandering  sheep. 

6  Make  me  to  walk  in  Thy  commands, 

'T  is  a  delightful  r 

let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands, 
Offend  against  my  1 1 

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119  — Part  XII.  C.  M.  Watts. 

SEEKING   DELIVERANCE. 

1  MY  God,   consider  my  distress, 

Let  mercy  plead  my  cause  : 
Though  I  have  sinned  against  Thy  grace, 
I  can't  forget  Thy  laws. 

2  Forbid,  forbid  the  sharp  reproach, 

Which  I  so  justly  fear  : 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
Nor  let  my  shame  appear. 

3  Be  Thou  a  surety,  Lord,  for  me, 

Nor  let  the  proud  oppress  ; 
But  make  Thy  waiting  servant  see 
The  shinings  of  Thy  face. 

4  Mine  eyes  with  expectation  fail ; 

My  heart  within  me  cries, 
"  When  will  the  Lord  His  truth  fulfil, 
And  make  my  comforts  rise  V 

5  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lord, 

And  show  Thy  grace  the  same  ; 
As  Thou  art  ever  wont  t'  afford 
To  those  that  love  Thy  name. 

119  — Part  XHL         C.  M.  Watts. 

HOLY  FEAR  AND  TENDERNESS  OF  CONSCIENCE. 

1  With  nay  whole  heart  I  've  sought  Thy  face  : 

Then  let  me  never  stray 
From  Thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace  ; 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way. 

2  Thy  word  I've  hid  within  my  heart, 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 

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3  I'm  a  companion  of  the  saints. 

Who  fear  and  love  the   Lord  ; 
Hv  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  Thy  word, 

4  While  sinners  do  Thy  gospel  wrong, 

My   spirit   stands   in   awe  : 
My  son!  abhors  a  lying  tongue, 
But  loves  Thy  righteous  law. 

b  My  heart  with  sacred  reverence  hears 
The  threatenings  o(  Thy  word  : 
My  flesh  with  holy  trembling  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

<>  My  God,   [  longj  I  hope,  I  wait 
For  Thy  salvation  still ; 
While  Thy  whole  law  is  my  delight, 

And  I  obey  Thy  will. 

119—  Bart  XIV.         C.  M.  Watts 

BENEFIT   OF   AFFLICTIONS. 

1  CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  Lord. 
And  Thy  deliverance   send  : 
My  soul  for  Thy  salvation  taints  ; 
When  will  my  troubles  end  ! 

1  Yet  I  have  found  it  good  fi)T  me 
To  bear  my  Father's  rod  ; 

Afflictions  make   me   learn  Thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God. 

3  This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy, 
When  new  distress  begins  ; 

I  read  Thy   word.   I  run   Thy  ways. 
And  hate  my  termer  sins, 

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4  Had  not  Thy  word  been  my  delight, 

When  earthly  joys  had  fled, 
My   soul,  oppressed  with  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  among  the   dead. 

5  I  know  Thy  judgments,   Lord,  are  right, 

Though  they  may  seem  severe: 
The  sharpest  sufferings,  I  endure, 
Flow  from  Thy  faithful  care. 

6  Before  I  knew  Thy  chastening  rod, 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  Thy  word, 
Xor  wander  from  Thv  wav. 


119  — Part  XV.         C.  M.  Watts. 

CHRISTIAN  PERSEVERANCE. 

1  OH !    that  Thy  statutes  every  hour 

Might  dwell  upon  my  mind ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 

2  To  meditate  Thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  Thy  word ; 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 

3  How  would  I  run  in  Thy  commands, 

Should' st  Thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin,  and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large! 

4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 

Thy  statutes  and  Thy  name ; 
I'll  speak  Thy  word,  though  kings  should  hear, 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 

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o  Lot  l>an«ls  of  persecutors  rise, 
To  rob  me  of  my  right ; 
Let  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies, 
Thy  law  is  my  delight 

G  Depart  from  me,  ye  wicked 

Whose   hands  and  hearts  are  ill: 
I  love  my  God,   1  love   His  ways, 

And  must   obey   His  will. 

119— Part  XVI.      C.  M.  Watts. 

PRAYER  FOR   QUICKENING  GRACE. 

1  MY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 

Lord,   give  me  life  divine: 
From  vain   desires  and  every  lust, 
Turn  off  thes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  Thy  grace 

To  speed  me   in    Thy  way; 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

3  "When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 

I  need  Thy   quickening  powers; 
Thy  word,  that  I  have  rested  on, 
Shall  cheer  my  heaviest  hours. 

4  Are  not   Thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 

And  Thou  a  faithful  God  \ 
Wilt  Thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run   the  heavenly  road  ? 

5  Does  not  my  heart   Thy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  see  Thy  face  \ 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move, 
Without  enlivening  grace! 
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6  Then  shall  I  love  Thy  gospel  mope, 
And  ne'er  forget  Thy   word ; 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  power. 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

119  — Part  XVII.     L.  M.  Watts. 

CONSTANCY   UNDER  TRIALS. 

1  WHEN  pain  and  anguish  seize  me,  Lord, 
All  my  support  is  from  Thy  word : 

My  soul  dissolves  with  heaviness; 
Uphold  me  with  Thy  strengthening  grace. 

2  The  proud  have  framed  their  scoffs  and  liesr 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes; 
And  tempt  my   soul  to  snares  and  sin; 
Yet  Thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 

3  They  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  cause, 
They  hate  to  see  me  love  Thy  laws; 
But  I  will  trust  and  fear  Thy  name, 
Till  pride  and  malice   die  with  shame, 

119  — Part  XVIII.   L.  M.  Watts. 

SANCTIFIED   AFFLICTIONS. 

1  FATHER,  I  bless  Thy  gentle  hand; 

How  kind  was  Thy  chastising  rod, 
That  forced   my   conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God! 

2  Foolish   and  vain   I   went  astray, 

Ere  I  had  felt  Thy   scourges,  Lord ; 
I  left  my  guide,   and   lost  my  way; 
But   now  I  love   and  keep  Thy  word. 

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9  'Tis  g 1  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 

F<  >r  pride  is  apl  to  rise  and  swell : 
Tia  good  to  beat  my  Father's  stroke, 
That   I  might   learn  Hi-  statutes  well 

4  The  law  that  issues  from   Thy  niouth, 

Shall  raise  my  cheerfbl  passioi 

Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 

(  hr  western   bi  ore. 

5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 

Thy  Spirit  formed   my   ><>ul  within: 

:i   me  to  know   Thy   wondrous  name, 
An  1  guard   me  safe  from  death  and  sin, 

6  Then  all  that   love  and  fear  the  Lord, 

At  my  salvation  shall  rejoi 
For  1  hoped  in  Thy  word, 

And   made    Thy   grace  my  only  choice. 

119— Part  XIX.         L.  M. 

PERSEVEUAXCE   IX   PRAYER. 

1  KEEP  me  from  fainting  in  my  pray 

When  to  Thy  footstool,  Lord,   I  come  ; 
My  soul  with  God  would  leave  her 
And  hupe  for  mercy  from  the  Throne. 

2  Kindle  a  flame   of  love  and  zeal. 

While  wrestling  for  the  grace  I  need  : 
Bring  me  6y  faith   within  the  vail, 
And   help   me   ardently  t<:>  plead 

3  Known  to  the  Lord  are  all  my  si_ 

I   will   ]1(»t  yield  to  unbelief; 
Bn1    persevere   with  fervent   cries, 
Until   lie  hear  and  grant  relief. 

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119  — Part  XX.  C.  M. 

TLEADIXG  THE   PROMISES. 

1  REMEMBER  all  my  sorrows  Lord, 

And  do  as  Thou  hast  said  ; 
Send  help  according  to  Thy  word, 
And  give  the  promised  aid. 

2  Repeated  mercies  in  a  train 

Demand  my  gratitude  ; 
And  these  my  faith  and  hope  sustain, 
That  more   will  be  bestowed. 

3  Renew  Thy   work  of  grace,   then,  Lord, 

Xor  let  my  soul  complain, 
That,  while   I  rest  upon  Thy  word, 
My  hopes  are   still  in  vain. 

119  — Part  XXL  L.  M. 

CHRISTIAN   SINCERITY. 

1  SEARCHER   and  Saviour  of  my  soul, 

My  Sun,  my   Shield,  my  sovereign  Judge, 
All  things  are  naked  to  Thy  view, 

My  heart,  my  thoughts,  my  words,  my  ways. 

2  Sinners  of  state   with  power  arrayed, 

Who  fear  not  God,  nor  man  regard, 
Have  persecuted  without  cause  ; 
But  all  their  hatred  I  defy. 

3  Still  to  Thy   word  my   soul  repairs  ; 

Thence  I  my  highest  comforts  draw  : 
Though  foes  may  fight  and  devils  rage, 
If  God  be  for  me,  all  is  well. 

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4  Sustain  me  then  with  promised  grace, 

Revive  my  heart,   increase  my  faith  : 

I  hate  to   li<",   I  love  the  truth; 
Oh  !  make  me  be  what  I  profess. 

5  Seven  times  a  day  my  prayers  ascend 

With  mingled  praises  to  the  Throne  : 
'T  is  good  to  seek  my  Father's  face, 
And  plead  in  my  Redeemer's  name. 

6  Strong  peace  have  they,  who  love  Thy  law ; 

Firm  on  a  rock  their  hopes  are  built ; 
Their  faith  looks  up  to  nobler  scenes, 
And  nothing  can  detain  them  heir. 

7  Seal  to  my  soul  Thy  pardoning  love, 

Let  strength  be  equal  to  my  day  ; 
Then  will  I  run  with  great  delight, 
And  eager  press,  to  seize  the  prize. 

8  Supremely  wise,  and  good,   and  great ; 

Oh  !   search  my  heart,   and  try  my   ways ; 
Thy  word  I  love,  Thy  judgments  fear, 
And  tremble,   while  I  pray  and  praise. 

119  —  Part  XXII.        C.  M.  Hegixbotham. 

THE   GOOD   SHEPHERD. 

1  THE  least,  the  feeblest  of  the  sheep, 

To  Christ,  the  Father  gave  ; 
He  loves  the  flock,  the  charge  He  '11  keep  ; 
His  arm  is  strong  to  save. 

o 

2  They're  prone  to  wander  out  of  sight, 

And  apt  to  run  astray  ; 
And  when  once  lost,  unable  quite, 
To  find  again  the  way. 

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3  That  hand,  which  heaven  and  earth  upholds, 

Can  keep  them  free  from  harms  ; 
The  Shepherd  brings  them  to  their  folds, 
And  bears  them  in  His  arms. 

4  To  Thee  my  Shepherd  and  my  Rock, 

A  grateful  song  I  '11  raise  ; 
Oh  !  let  the  meanest  of  the  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

5  Thou  art  my  guard  ;  my  all  I  owe 

To  Thine   amazing  love  : 
My  standing  in  Thy  fold  below, 
And  hopes   of  bliss  above. 

6  Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 

Dispensed  in  various  ways. 
Confirm  Thy  faithfulness  and  care, 
And  claim  adoring  praise. 

7  Then,  guided,   Shepherd,  by  Thy  love. 

My  feet  shall  keep  Thy  way  : 
Soon  shall  I  reach  Thy  fold  ab< 
And  go  no  more  astray. 

120  C.  M.  Watts. 

COMPLAINT  AGAINST  STRIFE,   AND  DESIRE  FOR  PEACE* 

1  THOU  God  of  love,  Thou  ever  blessed, 

Pity  my  suffering  state  : 
When  wilt  Thou  set  my  soul  at  rest, 
From  lips  that   love  deceit  \ 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine  !  my  days  are  cast 

Among  the  sons  of  strife  ; 
"Whose  never  ceasing  brawling*  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

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PS  A  LMS. 

3  Oh  !  might  1  fly  to  change  my  place, 

How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 
[n   some    wide,  lonesome,   wilderness, 
And  leave  these  gates  of  hell ! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that   I  seek: 

1  [ow  lovely  are  its  charms  ! 
I  am  for  peace;  but  when  I  speak. 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  sonls  engage, 

And  keep  their  malice  strong  : 
What   shall  be   done  to   curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue  ! 

6  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through, 

Strict  justice  would  approve  ; 

But   I  would  rather  spare  my  foe, 

And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

121 —  Part  I.  C.  M.        Tate  and  Brady. 

DIVINE   PROTECTION. 

1  TO  Zion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes. 

From  thence  expecting  aid  : 

From  Ziou's  hill,   and  Zion's  God, 
Who  heaven  and   earth  has  made. 

2  Thou,  then,  my  soul,  in  safety  rest ; 

Thy  guardian   will   not   sleep  : 
His  watchful  care,  that   Israel  guards, 
Will  thee  in   safety   keep. 

3  Sheltered  beneath   th*   Almighty's  winge 

Thou  shalt  securely  i 
Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 
By  day  or  night  molest 

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4  At  home,   abroad,   in  peace,  in  war, 
Thy  God  shall  thee  defend  ; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage, 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 


121  — Part  II.  II.  M.  Watt* 

GOD    OUR  PRESERVER. 

1   UPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes; 
From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth   and  nature  made : 


God  is  the  power, 
To  which  I  fly: 


His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 


2   My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
Nor  fall  in  fatal   snares; 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 


Those  wakeful  eyes. 
That  never  sleep, 


Shall  Israel  keep, 
When  dangers  rise. 


3  Xo  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my   health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there  : 


Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  Thou  my  shade, 


To  guard  my  head 
By   night,   or  noon. 


4  Hast  Thou  not  given  Thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord, 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath. 


I'll  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die, 


Till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 

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122  (  •  M-  Watts. 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

1  HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friend,   devoutly  Bay  : 
u  In  Zion   let  us   all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day  !" 

2  I  love  her  gates,    I    love  the  road: 

The  church    adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a   palace  built  for  God, 
To  show   His   milder  lace. 

3  Up  to   her   courts,   with  joys  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  His  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  lie  hears  our  praises  and  complaints; 

And  while   His  awful  voice 
Divides  the   sinners  from  the   saints, 
We   tremble   and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be   within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy   a  constant  guest; 

With  holy   gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blessed. 

G  My  sonl   shall  pray  for  Zion   still. 
While  life   or  breath  remains  : 
There  my  best   friends,   my  kindred  dwell; 
There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

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PSALMS. 

123  C.  M.  Watts. 

PLEADING  WITH   SUBMISSION. 

1  O  Thou  whose  grace  aud  justice  reign 

Enthroned  above  the  skies ; 
To  Thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain, 
To  Thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 

And  fear  the  angry  stroke ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand, 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look : 

3  So  for  our  sins  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,   0  God ; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 
Till  Thou  remove  Thy  rod. 

4  Those,  that  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live, 

Oar  daily  groans  deride; 
And  Thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  Thy  compassion  lies: 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up, 
That  God  will  not  despise. 

124  L.  M.  YTatts, 

THANKSGIVING  FOR  DELIVERANCE. 

1  HAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 

Had  not  the  Lord  maintained  our  side, 
"When  men,    to  make   our  lives  a  prey, 
Rose  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide, 

2  The  swelling  tide  had  stopped  our  breath, 

So  fiercely  did  the  waters  roll ; 
We  had  been  swallowed  deep  in  death: 
Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelmed  our  souk 

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3  We  leap  for  joy,   we  shout  and  si 

Who  just  escaped  the  fatal  str 
So  flies  the  bird  with  cheerful  wing, 
When  once  the  fowler's  snare  is  br< 

4  F.»r  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  broke  the  fowler's  cursed  snai 
Who  saved  us  from  the  murd< 

And  made  our  lives  and  souls  His 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 

Who  tinned  the  earth,  and  built  the  - 
He,  that   upholds  that  wondrous  frame, 
Guards  Bis  own  church  with  watchful  eyes. 


126  S.  M.  W 

THE   TRIAL.    AND    SAFETY    OF   BELIEVERS. 

1  FIRM  and  unmoved  are  they 
That  rest  their  souls  on  God  : 

Fixed  as  the  mount   where  David  dwelt. 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

2  As  mountains   stood  to  guard 
The  city's   sacred  ground, 

So  God  and   His   almighty  love 
Embrace   His   saints  around. 

3  What,   though  the  Father's  rod 
Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 

Yet,   lest  it   wound  their  souls  too  deep, 
Its  fury  shall   be  broke. 

4  Deal  gently,   Lord,  with  th<  s 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 

Whose  hope  and  love,   and  every  grace. 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

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5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 
Too  long  oppress  the  saint : 

The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  faint. 

6  But  if  our  slavish  fear 

Will  choose  the  road  to  hell, 
We  must  receive  our  portion  there, 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 

126  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

PRAISE  FOR  UNEXPECTED  MERCIES. 

1  WHEN  God  restored  our  captive  state, 

Joy  was  our  song,   and  grace  our  theme  ; 
A  grace  beyond  our  hopes  so  great, 
The  joy  appeared  but  fancy's  dream. 

2  The  scoffer  owns  Thy  hand,  and  pays 

Unwilling  honours  to  Thy  name  ; 
While  we  with  pleasure  shout  Thy  praise. 
With  cheerful  notes  Thy  love  proclaim. 

3  When  we  review  our  dismal  fears, 

'T  was  hard  to  think  they  'd  vanish  so  ; 
With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears, 
He  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  flow. 

128  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  JOY  OF  CONVERSION. 

1  WHEN  God  revealed  His  gracious  name, 

And  changed  mv  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  Thy  hand  confess  ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  o-vace. 

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3  "Great  |b  the  work,"  my  neighbours  cried, 

An.  1  owned  the  power  divine ; 

"Great  La  the  work,"  my  la-art  replied, 
"And  be  the  glory  Thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkesl    - 

Can  give  us  day  for  night : 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow    i 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that   sow   in   sadness  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest   come  : 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  the  blessings  heme. 

6  Though  seed  lie  buried  long  in  dust. 

It  shan't  deceive  their  hope  : 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 
For  grace  insures  the  crop. 

127  L.  M.  Watts. 

PROSPERITY   FROM   GOD. 

1  IF  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 

And  pains  to  build  the  house  are   I 

It  God  the  city   do  not  keep. 

The  watchful  guards  a-  well  may  sleep. 

2  What,  though  you  rise  before  the  sun. 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done ; 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread  ! 

3  Tis  all  in  vain,   till  God  hath  blessed; 
lie  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest : 
Children  and  friends  are   blessings  too, 
If  God,  our  sovereign,  make  them  so. 

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4  Happy  the  man  to  whom  He  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends ! 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  seasoned  with  His  love  I 


128  C.  M.  Watts. 

A  CHRISTIAN  BLESSED  IN  HIS  FAMILV. 

1  O  HAPPY  man,   whose  soul  is  filled 

With  faith  and  reverend  awe  ; 
"Whose  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield,. 
Whose  life  adorns  the  law. 

2  A  careful  Providence  shall  stand, 

And  ever  guard  thy  head; 
And  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine  ; 

Thy  children  round  thy  board, 
Each,  like  a  plant  of  honour,  shiner 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil,. 

For  months  and  years  to  come ; 
The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
Shall  send  the  blessings  home. 

5  This  is  the  man,   whose  happy  eyes 

Shall  see  his  house  increase  ; 
Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise, 
And  leave  the  world  in  peace. 


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129  '   •  M.  Watts 

.    PKB8KCUTOBS   PUNISHED, 

1  UP  from   mv  youth,   may   Israel    - 

Have   I  b  leu  nursed  in  t«-;ir- ; 
Mv  _  r  a<  the  day, 

And  tedious  as  the  y< 

2  Up  firom  my  youth  I  h 

Of  all   t: 

lied   my  riper     _ 
But  not  destroyed  my  life. 

3  Tl.  plough   I  my  llesh 

With  furrows 
Sourly  they  vexed  my  wounds  afresh. 

let  my  sorrows  sleep. 

-i  How  surprised, 

T-»  h^ar  Hi-  thunders  roll! 
And  all  the  i  —   of  Zi 
With  horror  t-:»  the  soul. 

5  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints. 

Be  blasted  fron*  the  sky ; 

eir  glory  fades,  th<  i  pe  faints, 

And  all  their  projects  die. 

6  What,  though  they  flourish  tall  and  fair! 

They  hv  ath; 

Their  growth  .-hall  perish  in   despair. 
And  lie  despised  in  death. 

rn,  that  on  the  house  top  stands, 
\, .  hope  of  harvest 

The  reaper  ne'er  shall  till  his  hand?. 
Nor  binder  fold  the   b!      ves: 

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PSALMS. 

8  It  springs  and  withers  on  the  place : 
No  traveller  bestows 
A  word  of  blessing  on  the  grass, 
Nor  minds  it  as  lie  goes. 

130  C.  M.  Watts. 

PARDONING    GRACE. 

1  OUT  of  the  depths  of  long  distress. 

The  borders  of  despair, 
I  sent  my  cries  to  seek  Thy  grace, 
My  groans  to   move  Thine  ear. 

2  Great  God  !  should  Thy  severer  eye. 

And  Thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark  and  revenge   iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 

3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God, 

For  crimes  of  high  degree ; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  His  blood, 
To  draw  us  near  to  Thee. 

4  I  wait  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 

TVidi  strong  desires  I  wait ; 
My  soul,   invited   by  Thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  Thy  gate. 

5  Just  as  the  guards,  that  keep  the  night, 

Long  for  the  morning  skies ; 
AVatch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes ; 

6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  Thy  grace, 

And,   more  intent  than  they, 
Meets  the  first  openings  of  Thy  face, 
And  finds  a  brighter  day. 

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V  Then  in  the  Lord  let   Israel  trust; 
I.  •    [srael  seek  I [is  fa 
The  Lord  is  good,  as  well  as  just, 
And  plenteous  in   Sis  grace. 

8  There's  full  reck*  nipt  ion  at  His  throne 
For  sinners  long  enslaved: 
The  great   Redeemer  is   Bis  Son; 
And  Israel  shall  be  saved. 

131  '  •  M-  Watts. 

HUMILITY   AXD   SUBMISSION. 

1  IS  there  ambition  in  my  heart ! 

5  God,   and  see  ; 
Or  do  I  act    a   haughty  part  ! 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  Thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 

And  all  my  carriage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  Thy  will, 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,   the  lowly  mind 

Shall   have  a  large  reward  : 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resigned, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

132  — Fart  L  L.  M.  Watt* 

THE   CHURCH,   THE   DWELLING   PLACE    OF   GOD. 

1  WHERE  shall  we  go,  to  seek  and  find 

A  habitation  for  our  God  ; 

A  dwelling  for  th'   eternal  Mind, 

Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  ? 

2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 

Of  Zion  for  His  ancient  rest  ; 
And  Zion  is  His  dwelling  still  ; 

His  church  is  with  His  presence  blessed. 

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3  Here  will  I  fix  My  gracious  throne, 

And  reign  for  ever,  saith  the  Lord  ; 

Here  shall  My  power  and  love  be  known, 

And  blessings  shall  attend  My  word. 

4  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

And  rill  their  souls  with  living  bread; 
Sinners  that  wait   before   My  door, 
With  sweet  provision   shall  be  fed. 

5  Girded  with  truth,   and  clothed  with  grace, 

My  priests,   My   ministers  shall  shine  ; 
Not  Aaron,   in  his   costly  dress, 
Made  an  appearance   so  divine. 

6  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

Their  inward  joy,   shall  shout  and  sing  : 
The  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 
And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 

7  Jesus  shall  see  a  numerous  seed 

Born  here,  t'   uphold  His  glorious  name  ; 
His  crown   shall  flourish  on  His  head, 
While  all  His  foes  are  clothed  with  shame. 

132  —  Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

PRIVILEGES   OF  THE   CHURCH. 

1  ARISE,  O  King  of  grace,  arise. 

And  enter  to   Thy  rest  : 
Lo  !  Thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blessed. 

2  Enter  with  all  Thy   glorious  train. 

Thy  Spirit  and  Thy   word  : 
All,  that  the  ark   did   once  contain. 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

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3  Clothe  all  Thy  ministers  wil 

Let  truth  their  tongues  employ; 

•   in  the  Saviour's  right 
Thy  Baints  may  Bhont  for  joy. 

4  Here,  mighty  I  - 

H •■••■       •   Thy  prais 

:'  Thy  house, 
And  fill  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

5  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reig   . 

Ll4  God's  anointed  shine; 

Justice  and  truth    Hia      >urt  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

132  — Part  III.         C.  M.  Watts  :  Tate, 

THE   HOUSE   OF   GOD. 

1  THE  Lord  in  Zion  placed  His  throne, 

His  ark  was  settled  there  : 
To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came. 
T  i  worship  thrice  a  year. 

2  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  walk. 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  : 
Where'er  Thy  saints  assemble  now. 
There  is  a  house  for  God. 

3  Blessed  Hon  still,  in  God's  esteem, 

All  other  els  : 

Wherever  He  records  His  name. 
'T  is  Zion  :  there  He  dwells. 

4  -'Her  store."   says  He,   "I  will  increase: 

Her  poor  with  plenty  bless  : 
Her  saints  shall  si  :  her  priests 

My  saving  health         I  ss, 

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5  There  David's  power  shall  long  remain 

In  his  established  line  ; 
There  David's  Son  and  Lord  shall  reign, 
And  with  fresh  lustre  shine. 

6  The  faces  of  His  vanquished  foes 

Confusion  shall  o'erspread  ; 
Whilst,  with  confirmed  success,  His  crown 
Shall  flourish  on  His  head." 


133  — Part  L  C.  M.  Watts, 

BROTHERLY   LOVE. 

1  LO  !  what  an  entertaining  sight 

Are  brethren  that   agree  ; 
Brethren  whose  cheerful  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety. 

2  AVhen  streams  of  love  from  Christ,  the  spring, 

Descend  to  every   soul, 
And   heavenly  peace  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  wdiole: 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil  divinely  sweet, 

On  Aaron's  revered  head; 
The  trickling  drops  perfumed  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill; 
Where  God  His  mildest  glory  shows, 
And  makes  His  grace  distil. 


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133  — Part  II.  S.  M.  Watts. 

COMMUNION   01   SAINTS. 

1  BLESSED  are  the  Bona  of  p 
Whose  hearts  and   hopes  are  i 

Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  pi 
Throngh  all  their  actions  run. 

2  Blessed  is  the  pious  ho 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet : 

Tli  -   of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 

Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  on  the  heavenly  hills, 
The   saints  are  blessed  above, 

Where  joy,  like  morning  dew,  distils. 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 


134  C.  M.  Watts; 

DAILY  AND    NIGHTLY   DEVOTION. 

1  YE  that  obey  th'  immortal  King, 

Attend  His  holy  place; 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  His  power. 
And  bless  His  wondrous  grace. 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light, 

And  raise  your  souls  on  hio-h ; 
Send  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 

Above  the  starry  sky. 

3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts, 

With  rays  of  quickening  gi 

The  God  that  spread  the  heavens  abroad 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 
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135— Part  I.      L.  M.  Watts, 

THE  CHURCH  IS  GOd's  HOUSE  AND  CARE. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,   exalt  His  name, 

While  in  His  earthly  courts  ye   wait. 
Ye  saints  that  to  His  house  belong, 
Or  stand    attending  at  His  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  the  Lord  is  good; 

To  praise  His  name  is  sweet  employ : 
Israel  He  ehose   of  old,   and  still 
His  church  is   His  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  Himself  will  judge  His  saints; 

He  treats  His  servants  as  His  frieinds: 
And  when  He  hears  their  sore  complaints. 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  He  sends. 

4  Through   every  age  the   Lord   declares 

His  name,    and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod; 
He  gives  His  suffering  servants  rest. 
And  will  be  known  th1  almighty  God. 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  His  love; 

People  and  priests  exalt  His  name: 
Among  His  saints  He  ever  dwells; 
His  church  is  His  Jerusalem. 

135  — Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

GRANDEUR    OF    GOD. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord,   exalted  high, 

Above  all  powers  and  every  throne; 
Whate'er  He  pleased  in  earth   or  sea, 
Or  heaven  or  hell,   His  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  His  command  the  vapours  rise, 

The  lightnings  flash,   the  thunders  roar; 
He  pours  the  rain;   He  brings  the  wind, 
And  tempest  from  His  airv    store. 

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8  Twaa  He  those  dreadful  tokens  Bent, 
0  Egypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land! 
When  all  thy  first  born,  beasts  and  men, 
Fell  dead  by   His  avenging  hand. 

4  What  mighty  nations,   mighty  kings 

He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 
To   Israel,   whom  His  hand   redeemed, 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave. 

5  His  power  the  same,  the  same    His  grace, 

That  saves  as  from  the  hosts  of  hell: 
And  heaven  He  gives  us  to  possess, 
"Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

135  — Tart  III.         C.  M.  Watts. 

PRAISE    DUE    TO    GOD    ALONE. 

1  AWAKE,  ye  saints,  to  praise  your  King, 

Your  sweetest  passions  raise; 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing, 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 

2  Great  is  the   Lord!   and  works  unknown 

Are   His  divine  employ; 
But  still   His  saints  are  near  His  throne, 
His  treasure  and  His  joy. 

3  Heaven,   earth  and  sea  confess  His  hand; 

lie  bids  the  vapours  rise: 
Lightning  and   storms,  at  His  command, 
Sweep  through  the  sounding  skies. 

4  All  power,  that  gods  or  kings  have  claimed, 

Is  found   with   Him  alone; 
But  heathen  gods  should  ne'er  be  named 
Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 

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ALMS. 


O  Zion,  trust  the  living  God, 
Serve  Him  with  faith  and  fear; 

He  makes  thy  courts  His  blessed  abode,. 
And  claims  His  honours  there. 


136  — Part  I.  H.  M.  Watts. 

THE  WONDERS  OF  CREATION,  PROVIDENCE  AND  GRACB* 

1   GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
The  universal  Lord; 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings; 
And  be  His  grace  adored. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same; 


And  let  His  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


2  How  mighty  is  His  hand! 

What  wonders  hath  He  done  I 
He  formed  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 


Thy  mercy,    Lord, 
Shall  still  endure; 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  Thy  word. 


3  His  wisdom  framed  the  sun, 

To  crown  the  day  with  light; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars, 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same; 


And  let  His  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


4  lie  smote  the  first  born  sons, 

The  flower  of  Egypt,  dead; 

And  thence  His  chosen  tribes 

With  joy  and  glory  led. 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  Thv  word. 


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5  II i>  pom  er  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the  Red  Sea  in  two; 
And  for  His  people  made 
A   wondrous  passage  through. 


His  power  and  grace 
Alv  still  the  same: 


And  let   Hk  name 
Have  endless1  praise. 


6  But  cruel  Pharaoh  there, 

With  all  his  host  He  drowned, 
And  brought  His  Israel  safe 
Through  a  long  desert  erroundL 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Shall  still  endure 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  Thy  word. 


The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 

Beneath  His   dreadful  hand; 
While   His  own  servants  took 

Poss  :'  their  land. 


His  power  and  grace 
Are   still  the   same: 


And  let   His  name 
Have  endless  praise. 


He  saw  the  nations  lie 
All  perishing  in  sin; 

And  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  ruined  world  was  in. 


Thy  mercy.   Lord, 
Shall  still  endure; 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  Thv  word. 


9  He  sent   His  only   Son 

To  save  us  from  our  woe. 
From  Satan,  sin  and  death. 
And  every  hurtful   toe. 


His  power  and  grace 

Are  still  the  *ame; 


And  let  His  name 
Have  endlesf  Draise. 


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PSALMS. 


10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

To  God,  the  heavenly  king; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 


Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure; 


And  ever  sure 
Abides  Thv  word. 


1QQ  _pART  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

THAXKS   FOR   CREATION  AXD    REDEMPTION. 

1  GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  His  ways: 
Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown. 

2  He  built  the  earth,  lie  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high: 
He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night. 

3  The  Jews  He  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  promised  land: 
He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 

And  felt  His  pity  work  within. 

4  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave: 
AVonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

5  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat: 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more* 

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137— Pabt  L  L-  M-  Dwight. 

ISRAEL   IN*   CAPTIVITY. 

1  BY  Babel's  stream  the  captives  sate, 
A.nd  wept  for  Zion's  hapless  fete: 
Useless/  their  harps  on  willows  hung, 

While  foes  required  a  sacred  song. 

2  "With  taunting  voice,   and  scornful   eye, 
"Sing  us  a  song  of  heaven,"  they  cry: 
'•While   foes  deride   our  God  and  King, 
How  can  we  tune  our  harps  or  sing? 

3  If  Eon's   woes  our  hearts  forget 

(  >r  cease  to  mourn  for  Israel's  fate, 
Let  useful  skill  our  hands  forsake  ; 
Our  hearts  with  hopeless  sorrow  break. 

4  Thou,   ruined   Salem,  to  our  eyes, 
Each   day,   in  sad  remembrance,  rise  ! 
Should  Ave  e'er  cease  to  feel  thy  wrongs, 
Lost  be  our  joys,   and  mute   our  tongues  I 

5  Remember,   Lord,  proud  EdoirTs  sons, 
Who  cried,   exulting  at   our  groans, 
While   Salem   trembled  at  her  base, 

"  Rase  them:  her  deep  foundations  rase." 

6  While  thus  they  sung,  the  mourners  viewed 
Their  foes  by  Cyrus1  arm  subdued, 

And   saw   his  glory   rise,   who  spread 
Their  streets  and  fields  with  hosts  of  dead. 

*7  Pleased,  they  foresaw  the  blessed  decree,, 
That   set  their  tribes   from  bondage  free, 
Renewed  the  temple,  and  restored 
The  sacred  worship  of  the  Lord. 

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137— Pabt  II.  L.  M.  Dwighb. 

CHURCH   IN  DISTRESS,   SEEKING-   GOD. 

1  LORD,  in  these  dark  and  dismal  days, 
We  mourn  the  hidings  of  Thy  face; 
Proud  enemies  our  path  surround, 

To  level  Zion  with  the  ground. 

2  Her  sons,   her  worship,   they  deride, 
And  hiss  Thy  word  with  tongnes  of  pride ; 
And  cry.  t1   insult   our  humble  prayer, 
"Where  is  your  God,  ye  Christians,  where ¥* 

Z  Errors,   and  sins,    and  follies  grow  ; 
Thy  saints  bow   down   in   deepest  woe: 
Their  love  decays,   their  zeal  is  o'er; 
And  thousands   walk  with   Christ  no  more. 

4  To  happier  days  our  bosoms  turn ; 
Those  days  but   teach  us  how  to  mourn : 
The  God,  who  bade  His  mercy  flow. 

In  wrath  withdraws  His  blessing  now. 

5  The  blessing  from  Thy  truth's  withdrawn; 
Its  quickening,    saving   influence   gone: 
Unwarned,   unwakened,   sinners  hear, 

Xor  see   their   awful   clanger  near. 

6  In  dews  unseen,   ot  scanty   showers, 

Thy   Spirit    sheds   His   healing  powers: 
The  thirsty   ground  is  parched  beneath, 

And  all  is  barrenness   and  death. 

7  Yet  still  Thy  name  be  ever  blessed, 
On  Thee   our  hope   shall   safely  rest: 
Zion  her  Saviour  soon  shall  see, 
Arrayed  to  set  His  Israel  free. 

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PSA  I.MS. 

8  Jesus,   with  vengeance  armed,  shall  come 
To  crush   His  foes,   and  seal  their  doom; 
The  mystic   Babel  whelm  in  dust, 

Her  pomp,  her  idols,  power  and  trust. 

9  Then   shall   Thy  saints  exult,   and  sing 
The  matchless  glories  of  their  King; 
Nations  before  His  altar  bend, 

And  peace  from  realm  to  realm  extend. 

j.37— Part  III.  S.  M.  Dwight. 

LOVE    FOR    THE    CHURCH. 

1  I  LOVE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The  house  of  Thine  abode ; 

The  church  our  blessed  Redeemer  saved 
"With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  Thy  church,  0  God! 
Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  Thy  sons, 
My  voice  or  hands  deny, 

These  hands  less  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 
Her  welfare  or  her  woe, 

Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  overflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

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6  Beyond  ray  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  waysj 
Her  sweet  communion,   solemn  vows, 

Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

V   Jesus.   Thou  Friend   divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand   from   every  snare  and  foe 

Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8   Sure   as  Thy  truth  shall  last. 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 

And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

138  L-  ^L  Watts. 

RESTORING     AXD     PRESERVING    GRACE. 

1  "WITH  ail  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I  *11  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song  : 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise. 
Approve  the   song,   and  join  the  praise. 

2  Angels,  that  make  Thy  church  their  caret, 
Shall  witness  my  devotion  there ; 
While  holy  zeal  directs  mine  eyes 

To  Thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies. 

3  I  '11  sing  Thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord, 

I  '11  sing  the  wonders  of  Thy  word : 
Not   all  Thy  works  and  names  below, 
S  i   much  Thy  power  and  glory  show. 

4  To  God  I  cried  when  troubles  rose; 
He  heard  me,   and  subdued  my  foes; 
lie   did  my  rising  fears   control. 

And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  souL 

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1'- A  I.MS. 

5  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  TTis  state. 
Frowns  on  the  proud,  and  scorns  the  great; 
But  from   His  throne  descends,  i  » 

The   son-   of  humble   poverty. 

6  Amid   a   thousand   snares   I   stand. 
Upheld  and  guarded   by  Thy   hand  : 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins, 
To  save  from  sorrows  and  from  sins : 
The   work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

139  — Tart  I.  L.  M.  Tate:  Watts. 

THE    ALL    SEEING    GOD. 

1  THOU,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
My  rising  up  and  lying  down  : 

My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  Thee, 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

2  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways ; 
Thou  know^est  what  't  is  my  lips  would  vent; 
My  yet  unuttered  words'  intent. 

3  Within  Thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  Thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,   at  home,  abroad, 

I  am   surrounded   still  with  God. 

4  Oli !  could  I  so  perfidious  be, 

To  think  of  once  deserting  Thee, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  Thy  influence  shun? 
Or  whither  from  Thy  presence  run  \ 

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r  S  A  L  M  s. 

5  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my   flight, 

'Tis  there  Thou  dwellest enthroned  in  light: 

If  down  to  hell's  infernal  plains, 

'T  is  there  almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

6  If  I  the  morning  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the   western  main, 
Thy  swifter  hand   would   first   arrive, 
And  there  arrest  Thy  fugitive. 

7  Or  should  I  try   to   shun   Thy  sight 
Beneath  the   sable   wings  of  night; 

One  glance  from   Thee,   one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

8  The  veil  of  night   is  no   disguise, 

No  screen  from  Thy  all  searching  eyes ; 
Through  midnight  shades  thou  fin d'st  Thy  way, 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 

9  Oh  !  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ! 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin  ;    for  God  is  there. 

139  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  WISDOM  OF  GOD  IN  THE  FORMATION  OF  MAN. 

1  W^HEX  I  with   pleasing  wonder  stand, 

And  all  my  frame  survey ; 
Lord,  't  is  Thy  work ;  I  own,  Thy  hand 
Thus  built  my  humble  clay. 

2  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possessed, 

Where  unborn  nature  grew : 
Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  traced, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

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PS  A  L  M  s. 

3  Thine   eye   with   nicest   care   surveyed 

The  growth  o£  every  part; 
Till  the  whole  scheme,  Thy  thoughts  had  laid. 

Was   copied    by   Thine    art. 

4  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  and  lire,  and  wind, 

Show  me  Thy  wondrous  skill; 
But  I  review  myself,  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  still. 

5  Thine  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 

My  flesh  proclaims  Thy  praise ; 
Lord,  to  Thy  works  of  nature  join 
Thy  miracles  of  ^race. 


139  — Part  III.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    MERCIES    OF    GOD. 

1  LORD,  when  I  count  Thy  mercies  o'er, 

They  strike  me  with  surprise ; 
Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  the   shore 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

2  My  flesh  with  fear  and  wonder  stands, 

The  product  of  Thy  skill ; 
And  hourly  blessings  from  Thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep ; 

How  kind,  how  dear  to  me! 
Oh !  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  Thee. 

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139  — Part  IV.  L.  M.  Watts, 

THE  SEARCHER  OF  HEARTS  INVOKED ! 

1  MY  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel, 
When  impious  men  transgress  Thy  will; 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane, 
Take  Thy  tremendous  name  in  vain. 

2  Does  not  my  soul  detest  and  hate 
The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit? 
Those  that  oppose  Thy  laws  and  Thee, 
I  count  them  enemies  to  me. 

3  Lord,   search  my  soul,  try  every  thought, 
Though  my  own  heart  accuse  me  not 
Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 

I  beg  the  trial  of  Thine  eyes. 

4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within? 
Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  sin? 
Oh  !  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray ! 
And  lead  me  in  Thy  perfect  way. 

140  S.  M.  Dwight. 

A  COMPLAINT  AGAINST  PERSONAL  ENEMIES. 

1  MY  God,  while  impious  men, 
With  malice  in  their  heart, 

My  peace  destroy,  my  life  defame, 
Thy  guardian  grace  impart. 

2  With  poison  in  their  lips, 
And  with  a  serpent's  tongue, 

They  sting  my  tainting  soul  to  death, 
And  make  my  name  their  song. 

3  Ceaseless  they  lie  in  wait 
My  footsteps  to  betray; 

They  hide  their  snare,  they  set  their  gin, 
Beside  my  peaceful  way. 

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4  Oh!  hear  my  humble  cry! 
Their  fondest  hope  d 

Their  arts  confound,  their  plots 
And  Mast  their  envious  joy. 

5  On  their  own  heads  shall  fall 

mischiefs  they  d< 

Thy  hand   shall  take  them  in  their   . 
Their  slanders,  and  their  lies. 

6  As  coals  the  wood  consume, 
As  pits  receive  their  slain; 

-hall  the  men  of  malice  sink. 
And  never  rise  again. 

7  The  Lord,  who  hate-  the  proud, 

Shall  scorch  the  slanderous  tongue: 
Shall  hunt  the  wicked  from  the  earth. 
And  well  requite  their  wroi  _. 

S  Thou  wilt  sustain   the  p 

And  bid  th'   afflicted   si    _: 
Before  Thee,  shall  Thy  children  dwell, 

Their  Father,   and  their  King. 

141  L.  M.  Watts. 

WATCHFULNESS  AND  BROTHERLY  LOVE. 

1   MY  <^<:>d.  accept  my  early  vows, 
Like  morning  incen-e  in  Thy  house; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise 
s  the        ining  sacrii 

r  my  lips,  and  guard  them.  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word; 
X<>r  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 

The  guilty  path,  where    -inner-  lead. 

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3  Oh!  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way! 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise  but  cheer  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  pressed  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief; 

And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 

142  C.  M.  Watts. 

GOD  THE  HOPE  OF  THE  HELPLESS. 

1  TO  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 

From  God  I  sought  relief; 
In  long  complaints  before  His  throne 
I  poured  out  all  my  grief. 

2  My  soul  was  overwhelmed  with  woes, 

My  heart  began  to  break: 
My  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows, 
Knows  every  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 

And  found  my  helpers  gone; 
While  friends  and  strangers  passed  me  by, 
Xeglected  or  unknown. 

4  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 

And  called  Thy  mercy  near; 
Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die: 
Be  Thou  my  refuge  here. 

5  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low; 

Now  let  Thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know, 
I  've  an  almighty  Friend. 

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V  S  ALMS. 

C  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free; 
Then  >liall   1   praise  Thy  name: 
And   holy  men  shall  join  with  me, 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

143  L.  M.  Watts 

MOURNING   UNDER  AFFLICTION-. 

1  MY  righteous  Judge,   my   gracious  God! 

Ihar,  when  1  spread  my  hands  abroad, 
And  cry  for  succour  from  Thy  throne: 
Oh!   make  Thy  truth  and  mercy  known! 

2  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass; 
Behold  Thy  servant  pleads  Thy  grace: 
Should  justice   call  us  to  Thy  bar, 

No   living  man  is  guiltless  there. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 
The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me! 
Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 
Like  one  long  buried  and  forgot. 

4  I  dwell  in   darkness  and  unseen, 
My  heart   is   desolate   within; 

My  thoughts  in  musing  silence  trace 

The  ancient  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 
'5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope 

To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up; 

I  stretch  my  hands  to  God  again, 

And  thirst,  like  parched  lands,  for  rain. 
6  For  Thee  I  thirst,   I  pray,  I  mourn; 

When  will  Thy  smiling  face  return! 

Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove? 

And  God  for  ever  hide  His  love? 
?  My  God,  Thy  long  delay  to  save, 

Will  sink  Thy  prisoner  to  the  grave; 

My  heart  grows  faint,   and  dim  mine  eye; 

Make  haste  to  help  before  I  die. 

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8  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
Distressing-  pains,   distressing  fears: 
Oh!  might  I  hear  Thy  morning  voice, 
How  would  my  wearied  powers  rejoice  I 

9  In  Thee  I  trust,  to  Thee  I  sing, 
And  raise  my  grieved  soul  on  high; 
For  Thee  sit  waiting  all  the  day, 
And  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 

10  Break  off  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  show 
Which  is  the  path,  my  feet  should  go; 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

I  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

11  Teach  me  to  do  Thy  holy  will, 
And  lead  me  to  Thy  heavenly  hill; 
Let  the  good  Spirit  of  Thy  love 
Conduct  me  to    Thy  courts  above. 

12  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  complain; 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain: 
And  flesh,  that  was  my  foe  before, 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 

144  — Part  I.  C.  M.  Watts. 

VICTORY  IN  THE  SPIRITUAL  WARFARE. 

1  FOR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

My  Saviour  and  my  shield; 
He  sends  His  Spirit  with  His  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  His  care; 
Instructs  me  to  the  heavenly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

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3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine, 
Does  my  weak  courage  rai 

lie  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine; 
And   J  lis   shall   be  the  pra. 

144— Part  II.  «  .  M.  Y."  • 

THE    VANITY    OF  MAX. 

1  LORD,  what   is  man,  poor  feeble  man. 

Born  of  the   earth  at   first ! 
His   lite   a   shadow,   light   and   vain. 
Still  hastening    to  the   dust. 

2  Oli!   what  is  feeble   dying  man, 

(  hr  any  of  his  race, 
That  God  should  make  it  His  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace ! 

3  That  God,  who  darts  His  lightning  down, 

Who  shakes  the  worlds  ab 
While  mountains  tremble  at  His  frown: 
How  wondrous  is  His  love ! 

14 {.—  Part  III.        L.  M.  Watts. 

THE   HAPPY  NATION. 

1  HAPPY  the  city,  where  their  sons 

Like  pillars  round  a  palace  set. 
And  daughters,   bright  as  polished  stones, 
rive  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 

2  Happy  the   country,   where  the  sheep, 

I  \ittle,  and  corn,  have  large  increase ; 
Where  men  securely  work,   or  sleep, 
Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peace. 

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PSALMS. 

3  Happy  the  nation  thus  endowed: 

But  more  divinely  blessed  are  those, 
On  whom  the  all  sufficient  God, 

Himself  with  all  His  o-race  bestows. 

o 

145— Part  I.  L.  M.  "Watts. 

THE   GREATNESS   OF  GOD. 

1  MY  God,   my  King,   Thy  various  praise 
Shall  lill  the  remnant  of  my   clays; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  Thine  ear; 
And  every  setting  sun   shall   see 
Xew  works  of  duty   done  for  Thee. 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I  '11  proclaim; 
Thy  bounty  flows  an  endless  stream; 
Thy  mercy  swift,  Thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  subborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with   sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  Thy   majesty   divine: 

Let  Zion   in  her   courts   proclaim 
The  sound  and  honour  of  Thy  name. 

5  Let  distant  times  and   nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  Thy  praise; 
And  unborn  ages  make   my  song 
The  joy  and  labour  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  speak  Thy   wondrous   deeds! 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts   exceeds: 
Vast  and  unsearchable  Thy  ways : 

Vast  and  immortal  be  Thy  praise. 

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PS  A  L  MS. 

145  — Part  II.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   GOODNESS  OF  GOD. 

1  SWEET  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace, 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King : 
Let  age  to  age  Thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on   high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  His  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  Thy  creatures  wait 

On  Thee  for  daily  food  ; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind   are   Thy   compassions,  Lord ! 

How  slow  Thine  anger  moves ! 
But  soon  He   sends  His  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  He  loves. 

5  Creatures,   with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and   praise  proclaim ; 
But  saints  that   taste  Thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  Thy  name. 

145  — Part  HI.  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   MERCY   OF  GOD. 

1  LET  every  tongue  Thy  mercy  speak, 

Thou  sovereign   Lord  of  all  ; 
Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the   spirit  down, 

Or  virtue  lies  distressed 
Beneath  some   proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  givest  the  mourners  rest. 

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PSALMS. 

3  The  Lord    supports  our  sinking  days, 

And  guides   our  giddy  youth : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  His  ways. 
And  all  His  words  are  truth. 

4  He  knows  the  pain  His  servants  feel ; 

He  hears   His   children  cry ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil. 
His  grace  is  ever  nio-li. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere ; 
He  saves  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  joined  with  holy  fear. 

6  His  stubborn  foes,  His  sword  shall  slay, 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain ; 
But  none,   that   serve  the   Lord,   shall  say, 
"  They  sought  His   aid  in  vain." 

7  My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  His  praise, 

And  spread  His  fame  abroad  : 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honours  of  their  God. 

146  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts. 

PRAISE  FOR  DIVINE   GOODXESS  AND  TRUTH. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the   Lord  :   my  heart   shall  jom 
In  work  so  pleasant,   so  divine  ; 

Now  while  the  flesh  is  my  abode, 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God. 

2  Praise  shall  employ  ray  noblest  powers, 
While  immortality  endures ; 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  life,   and  thought,   and  being  last. 

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3  Why    should   I   make    a   man    my   trust  .; 

Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust; 

Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp,  and  power, 

And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God;  He  made  the  sky, 
And   earth  and  seas,   with   all  their  train 
And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 

5  His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  : 

He  saves  th'  oppressed,  He  feeds  the  poor; 
He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace, 
And  grants  the   prisoner  sweet  release. 

6  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind ; 
He  helps  the   stranger  in  distress, 

The  widow  and  the   fatherless. 

T  He  loves  His  saints,   lie  knows  them  well, 
But  turns  the   wicked   down  to  hell : 
Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns ; 
Praise  Him  in  everlasting  strains. 


146— Part  II.         L.  P.  M.  Watts. 

DNESS   AND   FAITHFULNESS  OF  GOD. 

1  I'LL  praise  my   Maker  with  my  breath, 
And   when   my   voice   is  lost  in   death. 

Praise   shall   employ   my   nobler  powers: 
My  days  of  praise   shall  ne'er  be  past 
"While  life,   and  thought,   and  being  last 

Or  immortality   endures. 

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PSALMS. 

2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust ! 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ; 

Tain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood : 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp,  and  power, 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour ; 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God ;  He  made  the  sky, 

And  earth  and  seas,   with  all  their  train: 
His  truth  for  ever  stands   secure; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,   He  feeds  the  poor; 

And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind; 
The  Lord  supports  the   sinking  mind ; 

He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace: 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow,  and  the  fatherless; 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  He  loves  His  saints,   He  knows  them  well, 
But  turns  the  wicked   down  to  hell : 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,   ever  reigns; 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage; 

Praise  Him  in  everlasting  strains. 

6  I'll  praise  Him  while  He  lends  me  breath; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,   and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

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P  s  a  1.  M  8. 
147  — Part  I.  L.  M.  Watts, 

PROVIDENCE    AM)   GRACE. 

l  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord:  '1  is  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in   His  praise: 

His  nature  and    His  works  invite 
To  make    this  duty  our  delight. 

_   The  L<>rd  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  Bis  name: 
His  mercy   melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  makes   the   broken  spirit  whole. 

3  lie  formed  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names; 
His  wisdom's  \;ist,  and  knows  no  bound, 
A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

4  Great   is  our  Lord,  and  great  His  might, 
And  all   His  glories  infinite; 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the   wicked  to  the   dust. 

5  The  saints  are  lovely  in   His  sight : 
On  them   lie  looks  with  great  delight: 
He  sees  their  hope,  He  knows  their  fear, 
And  views  and    loves  His  image  there. 

147  — Tart  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

SUMMER   AND   WINTER. 

1   LET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 

And  make   His  honours  known   abroad; 
For  sweet   tin.1  joy   our  songs  to  raise, 
And  glorious  is  the   work  of  praise. 

-   Our  children  live  secure  and  blessed;; 
shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest; 
He  feeds  our  snn<   with  finest  wheat, 
And  adds   His   blessing  to  their  meat. 

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3  The  changing  seasons   He  ordains. 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains; 

His  flakes  of  snow,  like  wool,  He  sends, 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  He  strews  the  ground; 
His  hail  descends  with  dreadful  sound ; 
His  icy  hands  the  rivers  hold, 

And  terror  arms  His  wintry  cold. 

5  He  bids  the  warmer  breezes  blow; 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow; 
But  He  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  His  children  to  His  praise. 

6  Through  all  our  coasts  His  laws  are  shown, 
His  gospel  through  the  nation  known  : 
He  hath  not  thus  revealed  His  word 

To  every  land :    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

147  — Part  III.         G  M.  Watts. 

THE  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 

1  WITH  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 

Address  the  Lord  on  high; 
Around  the  heavens  He  spreads  His  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  His  showers  of  blessing  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

B  He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat, 
He  hears  the  raven's  cry ; 
But  man,   who  tastes   His  finest  wheats 
Should  raise  His  honours  high. 

278 


PSALMS. 

4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 

And    wintry   days  appear. 

5  His  hoary  frost,    Bis  fleecy  bitow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground; 

The   liquid   streams   forbear   to   flow, 
In  icy  fetters  hound. 

6  When  from  His  dreadful  stores  i  n  high 

He  pours  the  rattling  hail, 
The  wretch  that  dart-   His  God  defy, 
Shall  find   Ids  courage  tail. 

V  He  sends  His  word,  and  melts  the  snow; 
The  fields  no  longer  mourn; 
He  calls  the  southern  gales  to  blow. 
And  bids  the   spring  return. 

8  The  changing  wind,  the  living  cloud, 
Obey  His  mighty  word: 

With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud. 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


148  —  Part  L  H.  M.  Watts. 

PRAISE  TO    GOD   FROM   ALL   CREATURES. 

1   YE  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven  and  earth  and  seas, 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To   your  Creator's  praise. 
Ye  holv  throno*  In  worlds  of  light. 

Of  angels  bright,        |  Begin  the  song. 

279 


PSALMS, 


Thou  sun  with  dazzling  rays, 

And  moon  that  rulest  the  night, 

Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 
"With  stars  of  twinkling  light. 


His  power  declare, 
Ye  floods  on  hio*h, 


And  clouds,  that  fly 
In  empty  air. 


The  sinning  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 

Or  in  swift  courses  move 
By  His  supreme  command. 


He  spake  the  word, 
And  all  their  frame 


From  nothing  came, 
To  praise  the  Lord. 


4  He  moved  the  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past, 
And  each  His  word  fulfils, 
While  time  and  nature  last. 


In   different  ways 
His  works  proclaim 


His  wondrous  name, 
And  speak  His  praise. 


5  Let  all  the  earth  horn  race, 
And  monsters  of  the  deep; 
The  fish   that  cleave  the  seas, 
Or  in  their  bosom  sleep; 


Yvy.A  soa  and  shore 
Their  tribute  pay, 


And  still  display 
Their  Maker's  power. 


G  Ye  vapours,   hail  and  snow, 

Praise  ye  th'  almighty  Lord; 
And  stormy  winds  that  blow, 
To  execute  His  wrord. 


When  lio;htnings  shine, 
Or  thunders  roar, 


Let  earth   adore 
His  hand  divine. 


2^0 


PSALMS. 

V  Ye  mountains  near  the  skies, 
With  lofty  cedars  there, 
And  trees  of  humbler  size, 
That  fruit  in  plenty  bear; 
Beasts  wild  and   tame,  In  various  forms, 

Birds,  flies,  and  worms,  |  Exalt    His  name. 
8  Ye  kings,  and  judges,  fear 

The  Lord,  the  sovereign  King ; 
And,  while  you   rule  us  here, 
His  heavenly   honours   sing: 


Make  you  forget 
His  power  supreme. 


Nor  let  the  dream 
Of  power  and   stat 

9  Virgins,  and  youth,  engage 

To  sound  His  praise   divine, 
While  infancy  and  age 
Their  feebler  voices  join : 


By    every   tongue. 
In  endless  strains. 


Wide  as  He  reigns, 

His  name  be  sung 

10  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  that  rules  above; 
He  brings  His  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  His  love: 
While  earth  and  sky  His  saints  shall  raise 

Attempt  His  praise,       |  His  honours  high. 

148  — Part  II.  L.  M.  Watts. 

UNIVERSAL   PRAISE. 

1  LOUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

From  distant  worlds,  where  creatures  dwell; 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  sound  it   dreadful  down  to  hell. 

2  The  Lord,  how  absolute  He  reigns'. 

Let  every  angel  bend  the  knee; 
Sing  of  His  love  in  heavenly  strains, 

And  speak  how  fierce  His  terrors  be. 
2±*  2S1 


PSALMS. 

3  Mortals,  can  you  refrain  your  tongue, 

When  nature  all  around  you  sings? 
Oh!    for  a  shout  from  old  and  young, 
From  humble  swains  and  lofty  kinoes! 

4  Wide  as  His  vast  dominion  lies, 

Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known; 
Loud  as  His  thunder  shout  His  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  His  throne. 

5  Jehovah !  't  is  a  glorious  word ! 

Oh!    may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue! 
But  saints  who  best  have  known   the  Lord, 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

149  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  TRIUMPH  OF  THE   CHURCH. 

1  ALL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 

And  let  your  songs  be  new; 
Amid  the  church  with  cheerful  voice, 
His  later  wonders  show. 

2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  His  grace, 

Shall   their  Redeemer  sing; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise, 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just, 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn; 
The  meek,  that  lie  despised  in  dust, 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  shall  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

Even  on  a  dying  bed; 
And,  like  the  souls  in  glory,  sing: 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

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5  Then  His  high  praise  shall  till  theii 

Their  hand  shall  wield  the  Bword; 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  theii    - 
•  engeance  of  the  Lord. 

6  When  Christ  the  judgment  -  ads, 

And  bids  the  world  appear; 
Thrones  are  prepared  for  all  His  friends, 
Who  humbly  loved  Him  b 

7  Then  shall  they  rule,  with  iron  r 

Nations  that  dared  rebel; 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  I 
I  >u  tyranl  -  I  to  hell. 

8  The  royal  sinner  bound  in  chains, 

\     •    triumphs  shall  afford: 
Such  honour  for  the  saints  remain-; 
Praise  ye,  and  love  the  Lord. 

150—  Part  I.  II.  M.  I  ►wight. 

PRAISE    ON   EARTH   AND   IN   HEAVEN". 

1  EN  Zion's   -  .  :es. 

Let  hymns  of  praise  begin; 
Where  acts  of  faith  and  love 
With  ceaseless  beauty  shine: 
In  mercy  there,  re   His  throne. 

While  God  is  known,  |  With  songs  appear. 

2  In  heaven.   His  house  on  hig 

Y     angels,  lift  your  v 
Let  heavenly  harps  resound, 

And  happy  saints  rei 
The  glories  sing, 

That   ever  shine. 


With  pomp   divine, 
Around  vour  king. 


3  His  wondrous  acts  demand, 
His  wisdom  and  His 


PSALMS. 

The  labours  of  oar  hands, 
And  transports  of  our  praise: 
Rehearse  His  name  Where'er  His  power 

To  every  shore,       |  His  works  proclaim. 

4  Let  the  trump's  martial  voice, 
The  timbrel's  softer  sound, 
The  organ's  solemn  peal. 
United  praise  resound. 


To  swell  the  song 
With  highest  joy, 


Let  man  employ 
His  tuneful  tongue. 


150  — Part  II.  L.  M, 

HALLELUJAH. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord;  all  nature  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine: 

Let  heaven  and  earth  unite,   and  raise 
High  hallelujahs  to  His  praise. 

2  While  realms  o{  joy,   and  worlds  around, 
Their  hallelujahs  loud  resound; 

Let  saints  below,   and  saints  above, 
Exulting  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  As  instruments  well  tuned  and  strung, 
We  '11  praise  the  Lord  with  heart  and  tongue 
While  life  remains,   we  '11  loud  proclaim 
High  hallelujahs  to   His  name. 

4  Beyond    the  grave,   in  nobler  strains, 
When  freed  from   sorrow,   sin,  and  pains, 
Eternally  the  church  will  raise 

High  hallelujahs  to   His  praise. 

5  Praise  the  Father,   Hallelujah: 
Praise  ye  the  Son,   Hallelujah: 
Praise   the   Spirit,   Hallelujah: 

These  three  are  one,  praise  ye  the  Lord. 

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THE  GENERAL  SYNOD. 


BY   THEIR    AUTHORITY, 


I'SED    IN    THE 


REFORMED  CHURCH  IN  AMERICA. 


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GENERAL  TABLE  OF  THE  HYMNS. 


General  Praise 1-17 

The  Scriptures 1S-24 

The  Perfections  of  God.  .     25— to 

The  Trinity 44-50 

Praise  to  Christ 51-71 

Sonship  of  Christ 72-TS 

Names    and    Offices     of 

Christ 79-104 

The  Work  of  Christ 105-10S 

Advent  of  Christ 109-117 

Death  of  Christ 118-132 

Resurrection  of  Christ.  .  .133-137 
ascensijn  and  exaltation 

of  Christ 138-150 

The  Holy  Spirit 151-167 

The  Decrees  of  God 168-172 

Creation  and  Providence.  173-1  S3 

Man's  Ruin 1S4-200 

The  Law 201-239 

The  Gospel 240-264 

Repentance  265-295 

Conversion 296-324 

Christian  Character 325-336 

Christian  Experience 337-3S6 

Love 3S7-403 

Faith 404-109 

Particular  Duties 410-466 

Progress 410 

Conformity  toChrist.411-412 
Confidence  in  God..        413 

Zeal 414-417 

Self  Denial 418 

Watchfulness 419-427 

Consistency 428-429 

Habitual  Devotion. .        430 

Perseverance 431-433 

Submission 434-441 

Heavenly     Minded- 

ness 442-447 

Contentment 448 

Integrity 449 

Charity 450-459 

Retirement 460^61 


Pilgrimage 462-465 

Family  Vow 466 

The  Church 467-476 

Prayer 477-485 

1  The  Lord's  Prayer 456-f 02 

The  Ministry 503-5 !  2 

The  Sacraments 513 

Baptism 51 4-520 

The  Lord's  Supper 521-;*  43 

Missions 549-609 

Reviyai 610-626 

Dedications 6  7-633 

Morning  and  Evening (34-643 

The  Year. 044-657 

Youth  and  Age (•  s-661 

Mariners 60S-671 

National 672-681 

Marriage 68  ?— 683 

Miscellaneous 6  4-699 

Parting      and      Re- 
union  684-6S6 

Birth  Day 687-688 

Song  of  Deliverance.        6>9 
Success  of  Hannah's 

Prayers G90 

Song  of  Simeon,  of 
Hezekiah    and  of 

Mary 691-93 

Three  Mountains ...         6!'4 

Family  Religion C95 

Traveller's  Hymn. . .         696 

Call  of  Samuel 697 

Apostles'  Creed 69$ 

Profession    of    Reli- 
gion           699 

Death 700-7' 5 

of  a  Pastor 

of  a  Child 720-726 

of  a  Christian 7.7-750 

The  Resurrection "51 -7 "4 

Judgment 755-766 

Heaven 767-7SS 


(286) 


HYM1STS. 


GENERAL    PRAISE. 

H.  M.  Doddridge, 

praise. 

1  0  ZION,  tune  thy  voice, 

And  lift  thy  hands  on  high; 
Tell  all  the  world  thy  joys, 
And  shout  salvation  niorh: 


Cheerful  in  God, 
Arise  and  shine, 


While  rays  divine 
Stream  all  abroad. 


2  He  gilds  thy  mourning  face 

AVith  beams  that  cannot  fade; 
His  all  resplendent  grace 
He  pours  around  thy  head; 


The  nations  round, 
Thy  form  shall  view, 


With  lustre  new, 
Divinely  crowned. 


3   In  honour  to  His  name, 
Reflect   that  sacred  light, 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim, 

AYhich  makes  thy  darkness  bright: 


Pursue  His  praise, 
Till  sovereign  love, 


In  worlds  above, 
Thy  glory  raise. 

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GENERAL    PRAISE. 

4  There,   on   His  holy  hill, 

A  brighter   sun  shall  rise, 
And  with   His   radiance  till 
Those  fairer,   purer  skies : 


While  round  His  throne, 
Ten  thousand  stars 


In  nobler  spheres, 
His  influence  own. 


8s.  and  6s.  Hastings. 

INCITEMENTS   TO   PRAISE. 

1  GO,  tune  thy  voice  to  sacred  song ; 

Exert  thy  noblest   powers ; 
Go,  mingle  with   the   choral  throng, 
The  Saviour's   praises  to  prolong. 

Amid  life's   fleeting  hours. 

2  Oh !  hast  thou   felt  a  Saviour's  love, 

That  flame   of  heavenly  birth  } 
Then  let  thy   strains  melodious  prove, 
With  raptures   soaring  far  above 

The  trifling  toys  of  earth. 

3  Hast  found  the   pearl  of  price  unknown, 

That   cost   a   Saviour's  blood  ? 
Heir  of  a  bright   celestial  crown. 
That  sparkles  near  th'  eternal  throne, 

Oh  !   sing  the   praise   of  God  ! 

4  Sing  of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 

That  man  might  be  forgiven  ; 
Sing  how  He   broke   death's  bars  in  twain, 
Ascending  high  in  bliss  to  reign, 

The  God  of  earth  and  heaven. 

5  Begin  on  earth  the  notes  of  praise, 

"  Glory  to  God  on  high." 
Sing  through  the  remnant   of  thy  days; 
At  death,  the  song  of  victory  raise, 

And  soar  beyond  the  skv. 

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BY     AT.  I.    CI 

;  C.  P.  M,  i.vie. 

CREATION'   CALLED  1 

1  BEGIN,  my  bouI,  th1  exalted  lay, 
Lei  each  enraptured  thought  o 

And  praise  th'   Almighty's  name': 
Let  heaven  and  earth,  a 
In  one  melodious  concert  i 
To   swell  tir  inspiring  theme. 

1  Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  His  vast  abode, 
Ye  clouds,   proclaim  your  Maker,  God; 

thunders,   speak   Bis  power; 
Lo!    on  the  lightning's  fiery  wing, 

In  triumph  walks  th'   eternal  King ; 
Th'  astonished  worlds  adore. 

3  Ye  deeps,  with  roaring  billows  rise, 

To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies; 
Praise  Him  who  bids  you  roll; 

His  praise  ip  softer  notes  declare, 

'.i  whispering  bree;  I  ling  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

4  Wake,   all  ye  soaring  throngs,   and  sing ; 
Ye  feathered  warblers  of  the  spring. 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  Him  who  shaped   your  finer  mould, 
Who  tipped  your  glittering  wings  with  gold, 

And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise. 

5  Let  man,   by  nobler  passions  swayed, 
Let  man,  in  God's  own  image  mad 

His  breath  in  praise   employ; 
Spread  wide  his   Maker's  name  around, 
Till  heaven  shall  echo  back  the  sound 

In   son  trs  of  holv  jo  v. 
25  289 


GENERAL    PRAISE. 

4-  L.  M.  Blacklock. 

THE    GLORY   OF   GOD. 

1  COME,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lavs, 
Attempt  thy  great   Creators  praise: 

But  Oh!   what  tongue  can  speak  His  Came  ! 
What   mortal  verse  ean  reach  the  theme  I 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres. 
He,  glory  like  a  garment,   wears: 
To  form  a  robe  of   light  divine, 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  Him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand   designs, 
Omnipotence  with  wisdom  shines; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  His  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,   His  glories  sing; 
And  let  His  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song. 

5  C.  M.  Heginbotham. 

PERPETUAL   PRAISE. 

1  YES,  I  will  bless  Thee,  0  my  God! 

Through  all    my  mortal  days: 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,   Thy  boundless  praise. 

2  Nor  shall    my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honours  of  my  God  ; 
My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers, 
Shall  spread  Thy   praise  abroad. 

3  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 

Though  death   will  close  my  e; 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heL 
And  sweeter  rise. 

21):) 


FROM   Til  E    C  B  E  ATI  ON. 

4  There   shall    my    lips   in    endless   praise 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay  : 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue 
And  an  eternal  Jay. 

Q  L.  ML  Addison. 

CREATION  PRAISING   GOD. 

1  THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue   ethereal  sky, 

And  Bpangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  The  unwearied   sun,   from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to   every   land. 

The  work  of  an   almighty    hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale-, 
And  nightly,  to  the   listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story   of  her  birth ; 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that   round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in   their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as   they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  poleu 

5  What,  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this   dark  terrestrial  ball ! 
What,  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant   orbs  be  found ! 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all   rejoice. 
And  utter  forth   a  glorious  voice  ; 
For  ever  singing,   as  they  shine, 

u  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.'7 

291 


GENERAL   PRAISE. 
7  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Kei.lt. 

DEVOUT  WORSHIP. 

1  IX  Thy  name,   O    Lord,  assembling, 

We,  Thy  people,  now  draw  near : 

Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 

Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear, 

Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  Thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  "While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

Let  us  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
We  would  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  Thy  glory 
Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There  in  worship,  purer,  sweeter, 

All  Thy  people  shall  adore ; 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they   could  conceive  before; 

Full  enjoyment. 
Full,  unmixed,  for  evermore. 

3  7s.  Hammond, 

A   GENERAL  BLESSING  INVOKED. 

1  LORD,  we  come  before  Thee  now, 
At  Thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 

Oh  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; 
Shall  we  seek  Thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ! 

2  Lord,   on  Thee  our  souls  depend, 
In  compassion,  now   descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  Thy  rich  grace, 
Tune   our  lips  to   sing   Thy   praise. 

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I  R  Y  O  C  AT  1 0  N  . 

j    Send  from  Thy  word. 

That  may  joy  and  peace  afford; 

L  1    Thy    Spirit    now    impart 
Full  >alvati'  i  h  heart 

i   Comfort  those   who   weep  and  mourn; 
Lei  the  etnrn ; 

Those  who  ai  down,  lift  up; 

Blake  them  strong  in  faith  and  Lope. 

5  Grant  that  all   may   seek  and  find 
Thee,  a  God  supremely  kind: 
Heal  the  sick,  the  free, 

Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 

9  ~  Kellt, 

Christ's  presence  invoked. 

1  IX)RD,      ihold  Thy  people  here 

leam   what   Thou  wilt  sav ; 

Oh  !  in  m 

when  they  pray  : 
Thou  art   I       .  lone, 

L       .  Thy  throne. 

2  Jesus,  't  is  on  Thee  we  call, 

Israel's  Saviour,  Israel'-  King; 
Low  before  Thy  feet  we  fall. 

Thee,  whom   angels  love,  we  sing; 
Saviour,  lead  us  in  the  way, 
Only  Thee  would  we 

3  Teach  us  what  we  do  not  know, 

Lord,  instruct  us  in  Thy  will ; 

tat  we  learn,   Oh!  may  we  do! 
Thy  voice  obedient  sti 

:-  may  we  abide. 
Thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  Guide. 

25*  293 


GENERAL   PRAISE. 
10  C.  P.  M.  Kent. 

SOCIAL  WORSHIP. 

1  "  WHERE  two  or  three  together  meet, 
My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat 

And  tell    what   1   have  done: 
There  will  I  be,"   saith  God,  "  to  bless, 
And  every   burdened  soul  redress, 

Who  worships  at  My  throne." 

2  Make   one  in  this  assembly,   Lord, 
Speak  to   each  heart  some  cheering  word, 

To  set  the  spirit  free ; 
Impart  a  kind  celestial  shower, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship   with  Thee. 

XI  C.  M.  Hoskins. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE   SPIRIT. 

1  IX  Thy  great   name,   O  Lord,  we  come, 

To  worship  at  Thy  feet ; 
Oh !  pour  Thy   Holy   Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the   Saviour's  voice : 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek, 
Now  make   our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,   and  praise,  and  hear, 

And  understand  Thy  word  ; 
To  feel  Thy  blissful   presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Here  let  Thy  power  and  grace  be  felt, 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known ; 

Our  icy  hearts,   dear  Jesus,  melt, 

And  break  this  flinty   stone. 

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INVOCATIO  N . 

5  I  rs,    Lord,   Thy    _       Incss  prove, 

And  Bainta  rejoice  in 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love 
And  to  tbe  Saviour  flee. 

6  This  house  with  grace  and  glory  fill. 

This         _    gation  bless  : 
Thy  great  salvation  pow  reveal, 
Thy  _  a   righteousnt  ss. 

12  I  .  M.  3  Sel, 

CONFESSION,   PRATER,   AND   PRAISE. 

1  LORD  !  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne, 

And  <»ur  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own 
And  hate  what   we  deplore. 

2  Our  broken   spirit-   pitying  see, 

Tr u  e  p en i ten  c  e  i  m  p  art : 
Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 
on   every  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose   our  wants  in  prayer, 

Oh!  let  our  wills  resign: 
And  not  a  thought   our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not   wholly  Thine. 

4  Let  faith  each   weak  petition  fill, 

And   lift   it  to  the   skies; 
And  teach   our  hearts  'tis  goodness  still 
Which  grants   it.   or  denies. 

5  When   our  united   voices  strive 

Their  cheerful   hymns  to  raise, 
Let   love   divine    within   ns  live, 
And  lift   our   ?ouls*in  praise. 

295 


GENERAL    PRAISE. 

13  C.  M.  Pratt's  Coll. 

god's  presence  sought. 

1  AGAIN  our  earthly  cares  we  leave, 

And  to  Thy  courts  repair; 

Again  with  joyful  feet  we  come, 

To  meet  our  Saviour  there. 

2  Great  Shepherd  of  Thy  people,  hear! 

Thy  presence  now  display; 
We  bow  within  Thy  house  of  prayer; 
Oh!  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

3  The  clouds  which  veil  Thee  from  our  sight, 

In  pity,   Lord,   remove; 
Dispose  our  minds  to  hear  aright 
The  message  of  Thy  love. 

4  Help  us,  with  holy  fear  and  joy, 

To  bow  before  Thy  face; 
And  make  us,  creatures  of  Thy  power, 
The  children  of  Thy  grace. 

14  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

A  BLESSING'  SOUGHT. 

1  COME,  O  thou   all  victorious  Lord, 

Thy  power  to   us  make  known; 
Strike  with  the   hammer  of  Thy  word, 
And  break  these   hearts  of  stone. 

2  Speak  with  the  voice  which  wakes  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  sleeper  rise; 
And  let  each  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death  that  never  dies. 

3  To  each  a  sense  of  guilt  impart, 

And  then  remove  the  load; 
Quicken  and  wash  the  troubled  heart 
In  Thine  atoning  blood. 

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[ N V O C  A  T  EON. 

4  Our  desperate  state   through  sin  declare, 
And  speak  our  Bins  forgiven; 
By  daily  growth  in  grace  prepare, 
Then  take   us  up  to  heaven. 

15  ""•  ToPLADY. 

BEFORE   HEARING. 

1  SOURCE  of  light   and  power  divine, 
Deign  upon  Thy   truth  to  shine; 
Lord,  behold  Thy    servant  stands, 
Lo!  to  Thee,   he   lifts  his  hands; 
Satisfy  his  soul's   desire, 

Touch  his  lips   with   holy   fire! 
Source  of  light   and  power  divine, 
Deign  upon  Thy   truth  to  shine. 

2  Breathe  Thy   Spirit,   so   shall  fall 
Unction  sweet   upon   us  all; 

Till  by  odours  scattered  round, 
Christ  himself  be  traced  and  found; 
Then  shall  every   raptured  heart, 
Rich  in  peace  and  joy,  depart. 
Source  of  light  and  power  divine, 
Deign  upon  Thy  truth  to  shine. 

16  L.  M.  Kelly. 

THE  DIVINE   PRESENCE. 

1  HOW  sweet  to  leave  the  world  awhile, 

And  seek  the  presence  of  our  Lord! 
Dear  Saviour,  on  Thy  people  smile, 
And  come  according  to  Thy  word. 

2  From  busy  scenes  we  now  retreat. 

That  we  may  here  converse  with  Thee: 
Ah !  Lord,  behold  us  at  Thy  feet ! 
Let  this  the  "  gate  of  heaven"  be. 

3  "Chief  of  ten  thousand,"  now  appear. 

That  we  by  faith  may  see  Thy  face; 
Oh!    speak,  that  we  Thy  voice  may  hear, 
And  let  Thy  presence  fill  this  place.        297 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 

4  Lord,  let  Thy  people's  views  be  clear, 

And  let  their  hearts  be  filled  with  love; 
Oh!   may  their  light  to  all  appear, 

And  prove  their  doctrines  from  above. 

17  L-  M.  Fawcett, 

COMMENCEMENT   OF  WORSHIP. 

1  THY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
Prepare  us  to  receive  Thy  word ; 
Now. let  Thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above, 
"With  food   divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  Thy   sacred  word  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy; 
And  may  we,  in  true  faith  and  fear, 
Keduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 


THE  SCRIPTURES. 
18  C.  M.  Steels, 

MORE  PRECIOUS  THAN  GOLD. 

1   FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines ! 
For  ever  be  Thy  name  adored 
For  these   celestial  lines ! 

_2  Here  may  the   wretched  sons  of  want 
Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Hiches,   above   what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

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i 


P  R  EC  EOUS. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  ^rows 

And  yields  a  sweet  repast ; 
Sublimer  Bweets,  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  springs  of  consolation  rise, 

T<>  cheer  the  fainting  mind : 

And  thirsty  souls  receive  supplies, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find, 

5  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life  and   everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound! 

6  Oh  !  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light] 

V  Divine  instructor,   gracious   Lord, 
Be  Thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  word, 
And  view   my   Saviour  there  ! 

19  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    PEARL    OF    PRICE. 

1  THIS  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price   unknown : 
And  they  are  all   divinely  wise 
Who  make  that  pearl  their  own. 

2  Here  consecrated  water  flows, 

To  quench  our  thirst  for  sin: 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Xo  danger  dwells  therein. 

3  This  is  the  judge  that   ends  the  strife, 

Where   wit  and  reason  fail; 
Our  guide  to  everlasting  life, 

Through  all  this  gloomy  vale.        299 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 

4  Oh !  may  Thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 
Our  roving  feet   command ; 
Nor  we  forsake  the  happy  road, 
That  leads  to  Thy  right  hand. 

20  C.  M.  Fawcett. 

THE    LAMP    OF    LIFE. 

1  HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale   of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy,  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,   shall  guide  our  way ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

21  L.  M.  Beddome. 

god's  delightful  word. 

1  MORE  joy  than  earth  can  e'er  afford, 
Is  found  in  God's  delightful  word; 
Be  it  my  study,  night  and  day, 

My  guide  through  all  the  lonely  way. 

2  Clothed  with  a  majesty  divine, 

Its  doctrines  and  its  precepts  shine ; 
Infinite  wisdom,  truth  and  grace, 
Appear  in  all  its  promises. 

3  'T  is  here  the  Lord  as  in  a  glass, 
Displays  the  glories  of  His  face, 
Stoops  from  His  high,  imperial  throne, 
And  makes  His  great  salvation  known. 

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0  GTR    GUID  K. 

Jr  Then  be  His  word  to  all  address*  d, 

Al>le  to  make  us  wise  and  blessed, 

Till  the  whole  earth  shall  own  His  name, 

And  all  IJis  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2^;  L.  M.  Campbell's  Coll. 

TIIV    WORD    IS    TRUTH. 

1  THY  Word,  0  Lord,  is  light  and  food, 
The  law  of  truth,  and  source  of  good: 
There  Thou  hast  pointed  out  my  way 
To  pardon  and  perpetual   day. 

2  May   !   receive   it,    Lord,   as  Thine, 

ivc  it  as  Thy  word  divine. 

With  firm  assent,  with  listening  ear, 
With  bending  heart,   and  filial  fear. 

3  Make  me  to  know  its  saving  might, 

Its  quickening  power,  its  cheering  light: 

May  it  my  stubborn  heart  subdue, 
And  still  my  sinful  soul  renew  ! 

4  Oh !  let  it  richly  dwell  within. 

To  keep  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 
And  guide  me  still  to  choose  my  way, 
That  I  no  more  may  go  astray. 

23  C.  M.  S.  Stknnett. 

THE    RICHES    OF    GOd's    WORD. 

1  LET  worldly  men  from  shore  to  shore 

Their  favourite  good  pursue; 
Thy  word,  0  Lord,  we  value  more, 
Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Ilere  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy 

Are  open  to  our  sight ; 
The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright 
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THE   SCRIPTURES. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold; 
And  her©  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptured   eyes  behold. 

4  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redressed 

And  all  our  wants  supplied  : 
Nought  we  can   ask  to  make  us  blessed 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

5  For  these  inestimable  gains 

That  so   enrich  the  mind, 
Oh !  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assured  that  we   shall  find. 

24:  L.  M.  Heginbotham. 

A    SAVIOUR    SEEX    IX    THE    SCRIPTURES. 

1  XOW  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 
To  Thee   its  grateful  tribute  bring ; 
My  knee,   with  humble  homage,  bow, 
My  tongue  perform   its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature   sings  Thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below   and  worlds  above  ; 
But,  in  Thy   blessed  word,  I  trace, 
Diviner  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 

3  There,   what   delightful  truths  I  read! 
There  I  behold  the  Saviour  bleed  ; 
His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear, 
Revives  my  heart   and  checks  my   fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 

And  gives  my  labouring  conscience  peace; 
Raises  my  grateful  passions  high. 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the   sky. 

5  For  love  like  this.   Oh !    let  my  song^ 
Through  endless  years    Thy  praise   prolong; 
Let   distant   climes  Thy  name  adore, 

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PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 

PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 

25  L.  M.  Watts. 

GOD  EXALTED   ABOVE  ALL  PRAISE. 

1  ETERNAL  Power:    whose  higb  abode 
Becomes  the  grandeur  of  our  God; 
Immensely  far  beyond  the  bounds, 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  The  lowest   Btep  above  Thy  seat 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  fc 
In  vain  the   tallest   angel  tries 

To  reach  the   height   with  wondering  eyes. 

3  Lord,  what   shall   earth  and  ashes  do? 
We  would  adore   our  Maker  too; 
From  sin  and   dust   to  Thee  we  crv. 
The  Great,  the   Holy,   and  the  High! 

4  Earth,  from   afar,   lias  heard  Thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learned  to  lisp  Thy  name, 
But  Oh !    the   glories   of  Thy  mind 
Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,   Lut  man  below  : 
Kaised  be  our  thoughts";    our  words  b<   few; 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  soi 

And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues 

26  H.  ML  Watts. 

THE   PERFECTION   OF   GOD. 

1   THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

His  throne  is  built  on  high; 
The  garments   He  assumes, 
Are  light   and   majesty. 
His  glories  shine,    with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal   eve    can   bear  the   sight. 

303 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 

2  The  thunders  of  His  Land 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  His  holy  law; 
And  where  His  love  resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  His  perfect  works 

Surprising  wisdom  shines; 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  cursed  designs; 
Strong  is  His  arm,   and  shall  fulfil 
His  great  decrees,  His  sovereign  will. 

4  And  can   this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend  \ 
And  will  He  write  His  name, 
My  Father  and  my  Friend  ! 
I  love  His  name,  I  love  His  word ; 
Join  all  my  powers,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

27  L.  M.  Ambrose. 

FROM   THE  TE   DEUM. 

1  ALMIGHTY  God,  we  praise  and  own 
Thee  our  Creator,   King  alone; 

All  things   were  made  to  honour  Thee, 
O  Father  of  eternity! 

2  To  Thee   all   angels  loudly  cry, 

The  heavens   and  all  the  powers  on  high, 
Cherubs  and   seraphim  proclaim, 
And  cry.   Thrice  holy  to  Thy  name! 

3  Lord  God   of  hosts.  Thy  presence  bright 
Fills  heaven  and  earth  with  beauteous  light; 
Th7  apostles'  happy  company, 

And  ancient  prophets,   all  praise  Thee, 

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I N  C  0  M  P  R  E  II  E  N  SIBLE. 

4  The  crowned  martyr.-'  Doble  host, 
The  holy  church  in  every  coast, 
Their  Maker  for  their  Father  own, 
Now  reconciled  in  Christ  His  Son. 

28  L.  M.  Watts. 

GOD   INCOMPREHENSIBLE. 

1  CAX  creatures,  to  perfection,  find 

Th1  eternal,  uncreated  Mind  ? 

( h-  can  the  largest   stretch  of  thought 

Measure  and  search  His  nature  out  1 

2  'T  is  high  as  heaven,   'tis  deep  as  hell, 
And   what   can  mortals   know,  or  tell? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  God  is  a  King  of  power  unknown, 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  His  throne; 
If  He  resolve,   who   dare  oppose, 

Or  ask  Him  why,   or  what  He  does  ? 

4  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  He  makes  whole; 
He  calms  the  tempest   of  the  soul ; 

"When  He  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 
TV  ho  can  remove  the  heavy  bar  \ 

5  He  frowns,   and  darkness   veils  the  moon, 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon; 
The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at    His  reproof. 

6  These  are  a  portion  of  His  ways ; 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  His  face! 
Who  can  endure  His  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  His  hand  \ 

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PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 

29  C.  M.  Beddome, 

INFINITELY      GREAT. 

1  THY  greatness,  Lord,  what  thought  can  reach? 

What  mortal  tongue  can  tell  ? 
Thy  throne  is  fixed,  Thy  power  extends. 
O'er  heaven,   and  earth,  and  hell. 

2  Who  can  evade,   or  who  resist, 

The  vengeance  of  a  God  ? 
Thy  fearful  wrath,  when  once  provoked, 
Spreads  terror  all  abroad. 

3  The  wide  dominion  and  the  power, 

The  sovereignty  is  Thine : 
'T  is  Thine  the  universe  to  rule, 
With  majesty  divine. 

4  To  Thee,  by  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 

And  all  of  human  race, 
Be  everlasting  honours  given, 
And  universal  praise. 

30  C.  M.  Watts. 

ALL   SEEING. 

1  IX  all  my  vast  concerns  with  Thee, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  Thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice   of  Thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all  surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

T»  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 
While  yet   unformed  within  ; 
And  ere  my   lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the   sense   I  mean. 

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A  LM  IGIITY. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  I 
Within  Thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 

Besot  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  Thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

31  C.   M.  KlRKE  T\  IIITE. 

ALMIGHTY. 

1  THE  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might, 

The  winds  obey   His  will; 
He  speaks,  and  in  His  heavenly  height 
The   rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves,  and  o'er  the  land, 

With  threatening  aspect  roar : 

The  Lord  uplifts  His  awful  hand, 

And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Ye  winds  of  night,  your  force  combine ; 

Without  His  high  behest, 

V     -hall  not,   in  the  lofty  pine, 

Distnrb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar, 

Jn  distant  peals  it  dies ; 
He  yokes  the  whirlwind  to  His  ear. 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  lie  lives,   lie   reigns  in  every  land, 

From   winter's  polar  snows 

\  here  across  the  burning  sand, 
The   blasting  meteor  goes. 

6  Ye  nations,  bend,  in  reverence  bend: 

Ye   monarchs,    wait   His  nod, 
And  bid  the   choral  song  ascend. 

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PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 
32  L.  M.  Butcher. 

INVISIBLE. 

1  WITH  deepest  reverence  at  Thy  throne, 
Jehovah,  peerless  and  unknown, 

Our  feeble  spirits  strive,  in  vain, 

A  glimpse  of  Thee,  great  God,  to  gain. 

2  Who,   by  the  closest   search,  can  find 
Thy  mighty,   uncreated  mind  ! 

Not  men,   nor  angels   can   explore 

Thy  heights  of  love,   Thy  depths  of  power. 

3  AYe  know  Thee  not ;    but  this  we  know, 
Thou  reio'ust  above,    thou  reiom'st  below: 
And  though  Thine   essence  is  unknown, 
To  all  the  world  Thy  power  is  shown. 

4  That  power  we  trace  on  every  side; 
Oh!    may  Thy  wisdom  be  our  guide! 
And  while  we  live  and  when  we  die, 
May  Thine  almighty  love  be  nio-h. 

33  H.  M.  Hastings, 

EVER  LIVING. 

1  THE  Lord  Jehovah  lives, 

And  blessed  be  my  Rock ; 
Though  earth  her  bosom  heaves, 

And  mountains  feel  the  shock; 
Though  oceans  rage  and  torrents  roar, 
He  is  the  same  for  evermore. 

2  The  Lord  Jehovah  lives, 

The  dying  sinners  Friend : 
How  purely  He  forgives 
The  follies  that  offend. 
He  wipes  the  penitential  tear. 
Bids  faith  and  hope,  the  spirit  cheer. 

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KNOWN    BY    HIS    WORKS. 

3  The  Lord  Jehovah  lives, 

To  hear  and   answer  prayer, 
Whoe'er  in  Him  believes 
And  trusts   His  guardian  care, 
A  Father'-  tender  love  shall  know, 
AVhence  living  streams  of  comfort  flow 

4  The  Lord  Jehovah  lives, 

Salvation  to  secure: 
The  title  that  He  gives 

Will  be  for  ever  sure  : 
'Tis  drawn  in   characters  of  blood, 
'Tis  issued  from  the  throne  of  God. 

34  G  M.  Watts. 

GOD   KNOWN   BY   HIS   WORKS. 

1  I  SIXG  tlf  almighty  power  of  God, 

That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  Ilis  command, 
And  all  the   stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food  ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  His  word, 
And  then  pronounced    them  good. 

4  There  's  not  a  plant   or  flower  below, 

But  makes  Thy  glories  known; 
And  clouds  arise   and    tempests  blow- 
By  order  from  Thy  throne. 

5  Lord,  how  Thy   wonders  are  displayed 

Where'er  I    turn   mine   eye; 
If'I  survey   the  ground   I   tread, 

Or  gaze  upon  the  sky.  309 


PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 

6   Creatures,  as  numerous  as  they  be, 
Are  subject  to  Thy  care; 
There 's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

35  L.  M.  Owe. 

VOICE   OF  CREATION. 

1  THERE  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, 

A  tongue  in  every  opening  flower, 
Which  tells,   O  Lord,   "the  wondrous  tale" 
Of  Thy  indulgence,  love,  and  power. 

2  The  birds  that  rise  on  quivering  wing, 

Appear  to  hymn  their  Maker's  praise, 
And  all  the  mingling  sounds  of  spring, 
To  Thee  one  general   chorus  raise. 

3  And  shall  my  voice,  great  God,  alone, 

Be  mute  midst  nature's  loud  acclaim? 
No,  let  my  heart  with  answering  tone, 
Breathe  forth  in  praise  Thy  holy  name. 

4  And  nature's  debt  is  small  to  mine, 

Thou  badest  her  being,  bounded  be, 
But,  matchless  proof  of  love  divine! 
Thou  gavest  immortal  life  to  me. 

.5  The  Saviour  left  His  heavenly  throne, 
A  ransom  for  my  soul  to  give; 
Man's  suffering  state  He  made  His  own, 
And  deigned  to  die  that  I  raiffht  live. 

6  But  thanks  and  praise  for  love  so  great, 
No  mortal  tongue  can  e'er  express, 
Then  let  me,  bowed  before  Thy  feet, 
In  silence  love  Thee,  Lord,  and  bless. 

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LO  V  E . 

36  C.  P.  M.  More. 

THE    LOVE   OF  GOD. 

1  MY  Qod  Thy   boundless  love  I  praise; 

Il.»w   blight   on   high  its  glories  blaze, 

tHow  Bweetly  bloom  below; 
It   stream-  from   Thine   eternal  throne; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  for  ever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2  'T  is  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And   bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 

Their  genial  drops  distil; 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
And  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3  But  in  the  gospel  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters, 

And  charms  the  ravished  breast; 
There  love  immortal  leaves  the  sky. 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourners  eye 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blessed 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  Thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good 

37  C.    M.  BURDER. 

GOD   IS  LOVE. 

1  COME,   ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

And  lift  your  souls  above: 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  ace 
To  sing  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  His  word  declares, 

And  all   Hi-  mercies  pi 
Jesus,  th  3,   appears 

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PERFECTIONS    OF   GOD. 

3  Sinai,  in  clouds,   and  smoke,   and  fire, 

Thunders  His  dreadful  name ; 
But  Zion  sings,  in  melting  notes, 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 

4  In  all  His  doctrines  and  commands, 

His  counsels  and  designs, 
In  every  work  His  hands  have  framed, 
His  love  supremely  shines. 

5  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim, 

Through  earth  and  heaven  above, 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news, 
That  God,  the  Lord,  is  love. 

38  C.  M.  Gibbons 

GOODNESS  OF  GOD. 

1  THY  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess, 

Thy  goodness  we  adore, 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,   and  stars.  Thy  love  attest, 

In  every  golden  ray  ; 
Love  draws  the   curtains  of  the  "night," 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns, 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields; 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strengthening  grain,  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  Thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen ; 
There  like  a  sun  Thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

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JUST]  i 

5  Pardon,  acceptance,   peace,  and  joy, 
Through  Jesus1  name  are  given; 
lit-  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high, 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven. 

39  L.  M. 

THE   JUSTICE    CF   GOD. 

1   ETERNAL  Bang!  the  greatest,  best, 
For  ssed; 

The  great  I  AM,  Jehovah,  Lord, 
By  seraphim  and  saint  adored. 

:  Lstice  the  firm  foundation  lavs, 

all  Thy  laws.   Thy  works,  and  ways: 
ill  ever  find 
'a  faithful,   loving,  kind. 

3  But  he  who  sin-,  b  3   accursed, 

God   would  be  no  longer  just: 

Cursed  is  the  man,   who  dares  withdraw 
:e  from  Thy  holy  law. 

4  Where  th  how  shall  we 

pproach  Thy  dreadful  majesty! 

Thy  sacred  law  we   oft  have   broke, 
And  stand  obnoxious  to  Thy  stroke. 

5  But,   0  Thou  holy,  just   and  true  ! 
Though  justice  must  have  all  its  due, 
Thou  canst  be  just,   yet  jusl 

The   soul,  that   doth   on  Christ  rely. 

6  0  boundless  wisdom,   love  and  power  1 
Thy  matchless  mercy  we  adore. 

That  found  out  this  amazing  plan, 
To  save  Thy  ruined  creature,   man. 

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PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD, 

7  "We  plead  the  sufferings  of  Thy  Son, 
"We  plead  His  righteousness  alone; 
He  bore  the  curse,  whence  Thou  art  just 
In  pardoning  those,   who  were  accursed. 

40  L.  ML  Tucker. 

JUSTICE   AND    MERCY   UNITED. 

1  IXFIXITE  grace !    and  can  it  be 

That  heaven's  supreme  should  stoop  so  low! 
A  wretch  to  visit,  vile  like  me; 

One   who  has  been  His  bitterest  foe! 

2  Can  holiness  and   wisdom  join. 

With  truth,  with  justice,  and  with  grace, 
To  make  eternal  blessings  mine, 
And  sin,  with   all  its  guilt,   erase? 

3  O  love!    beyond   conception  great, 

That  formed  the  vast  stupendous  plan! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 
To  reconcile  rebellious  man ! 

4  There  wisdom   shines  in   fullest  blaze, 

And  justice  all  her  rights  maintains! 
Astonished  angels   stoop  to  gaze, 

"While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes,  mercy  reigns,   and  justice  too; 

In  Christ  harmoniously  they  meet : 
He  paid  to  justice   all  her  due, 

And  now  He  tills    the  mercy  seat. 

6  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 

And  such  tlv  amazing  depths  of  grace: 
To  save,  from   wrath's  vindictive  rod, 
The  chosen  sons  of  Adam's  race. 

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LOVING    KINDNESS. 

T   With  grateful  songs,  then  lei   onr  souls 
Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne; 
And  all    between  the  distant  poles 
His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own, 

41  L.  11  Medmcy. 

LOVING-KINDNESS   OF   CHRIST. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  the  great  Redeemer's  prait 
lie  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
ITis  loving-kindness,  Oh!    how  free! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me,  notwithstanding  all : 
He  >ave<l  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  Oh!    how  great! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  roignty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness,   Oh!    how  strong! 

4  When  trouble,   like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 

His  loving-kindness,  Oh!    how  good! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart. 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart  : 
But,  though  I  have   Him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
Oh!    may  my  last   expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death ! 

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PERFECTIONS    OF    GOD. 

7  Then  let  me  mount,   and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day, 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

42  8s.  Hart. 

OUR   GOD  FOR  EVER. 

1  THIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  Friend ; 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  His  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end; 

2  'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home, 
We  '11  praise  Him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  Him  for  all   that's  to  come. 

43  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

GOD   OUR  PEACE. 

1  UNITE,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite, 

In  silence  soft  and  sweet ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sovereign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  gladly  I  attend  ; 
For  lo !    the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  Himself  my  friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul, 

The  sounds  of  peace  convey; 
The  tempest  at  His  word  subsides, 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  Bv  all  its  iovs,  I  charge   my  heart 

To  grieve  His  love  no  more; 
But,  charmed   by  melody  divine, 
To  givs  its  follies  o'er. 

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TRINITY. 


THE    TRINITY. 


44  L.  M.  E.  Scott. 

THE   HOLY    TRINITY. 

1  THERE  is  one  God,  and  only  crae  ; 

No  rivals  can  Hi  Bhare : 

He  is  Jehovah,   lie  alone, 

And  with  the  Lord  none  can  compare. 

2  His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 

Express  the  Maker's  vast  desL 
They  Lear  the   impress   of  Hi-  name, 
In  ew-ry  part   Ilis   wisdom   shines. 

3  If  in  His  works  such  wonders  rise, 

How  much  more  wonderful  is  He, 
^VYhose  nature's  rilled  with  mysteries; 
His  being  One,   His  person  Three. 

4  AVhat  finite  power  with   ceaseless  toil, 

Can  comprehend  th1  eternal  Mind? 

Or,  who  th'  almighty  Three  and  One, 

By  searching'  to  perfection,  find? 

5  Angels  and  men  in  vain  may  raise 

Harmonious,  their  adoring  songs: 

The  labouring  thoughts  sink  down  oppressed, 
And  praises  die  upon  their  tongues. 

6  Yet  would  I  lift  my  trembling  voice, 

Th' eternal  Three  in   One  to  sing; 
And  mingling  faith,  while  I  rejoice, 
My   humble,   grateful  tribute  bring. 

7  All  glory  to  th'  eternal  Three, 

The   sacred  undivided   One : 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 

Coequal  praise,  and  honour  done. 

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TRINITY. 

45  L.  M.       Humphrey's  Coll. 

THE  TRIUNE  GOD  OF  OUR  SALVATION. 

1  LONG  ere  the  sun  began  his  days, 
Or  moon  shot  forth  her  silver  rays, 
Salvation's  scheme  was  fixed,  'twas  done 
in  covenant  by  the  Three  in  One. 

2  The  Father  spake,  the  Son  replied, 
The  Spirit  with  them  both  complied ; 
Grace  moved  the  cause  for  saving  man. 
And  wisdom  drew  the  noble  plan. 

3  The  Father  chose  His  only  Son 

To  die  for  sins,  that  man  had  done; 
Immanuel   to  the  choice  agreed, 
And  thus  secured  a  numerous  seed. 

4  He  sends  His  Spirit  from  above, 
To  call  the  objects  of  His  love; 
Not  one  shall  perish  or  be  lost: 

lie  bought  them  dear;  His  blood  they  cost. 

5  What  high  displays  of  sovereign  grace! 
What  love  to  save  a  ruined  race! 

My   soul,  adore  His  lovely  name, 
By   whom  thy  free  salvation  came. 

46  C.  M.  Watts. 

PRAISE  TO  THE  TRINITY. 

1   LET  them  neglect  Thy  glory,  Lord, 
Who  never  knew  Thy  grace; 
But  our  loud   songs  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  Thy  praise. 

2X  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  Thee, 
And  send  them  to  Thy  throne; 
All  glory  to  th'  united  Three, 
The  undivided  One. 

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I  N  V  0  K  E  1 1  . 

3  Twas   Be,  and   well  adore   \\\<  name, 

That  formed  us  by  a  word; 
'Tis  He  restores  our  ruined  frame; 
Salvation  to  the   Lord  ! 

4  Hosanna!    let  the  earth  and  skies 

Repeat  the  joyful  sound; 
Rocks,  hills  and   vales  reflect  the  voice, 
In   one   eternal    round. 

47  $*•  and  4^-  Madan's  Coll. 

INVOCATION  OF  THE  TRINITY. 

1  ( JOME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise  ; 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient   of  days. 

2  Jesus,   our  Lord,   arise, 
Scatter   our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall ! 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made: 
Our  souls  on   Thee  be  stayed : 

Lord,  hear  our  call  ! 

3  Come,   Thou   iu-nrnate   Word, 
Gird  on  Thy   mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend  ! 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holin 

On  us  descend ! 

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TRINITY. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear, 

In  this  glad  hour ! 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore! 
His  sovereign  majesty, 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

48  L.  M.  6  1.  Hastings. 

ADORING  THE  TRINITY. 

1  YES,  I  adore  Thee,  O  my  God, 

Father  supreme  of  earth  and  skies; 
Up. to  the  heavens  Thy  bright  abode, 

Let  songs  of  praise  and  joy  arise : 
Thou  art  the  High  and  Holy  One, 
Thy  will  through  earth  and  heaven  be  done. 

2  Yes,  I  adore  Thee,  O  my  God, 

Son  of  the  Father,  wondrous  King : 
"Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  blood:" 

Sweet  is  the  anthem  we  would  sing; 
O  Prince  of  Peace,  accept  the  strain, 
For  ever  live,   for  ever  reign. 

3  Yes  I  adore  Thee,  O  my  God, 

Blessed  Comforter,  supreme,  divine; 
Still  lead  me  in  the  narrow  road, 

Bid  heavenly  light  around  me  shine: 
Spirit  of  Holiness,  impart 
Thy  gifts  to  every  trembling  heart. 

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i  x  v  o  k  e  d  . 

4  Yes,  T  adore  Thee,   0  my  God, 

Blessed  Three  in  <  toe,  Messed  One  in  Three! 
Angels  that  till  Thy  high  abode, 

All  praise  and  glory  give  to  Thee; 
Earth  with  her  millions,  shall  confess 
Thv  boundless  plenitude  of  grace. 

49  s-  M.  D.      Campbell's  Ooll. 

PRAYER  TO   THE    HOLY   TRINITY. 

1  ( >UK  Father,   who  dost  lead 
The  children   of  Thy  grace, 

A  new-born   and    believing  seed, 
Through  this   wide   wilderness: 

Thv  providential  care 

[n  dangers  past  we  own; 

Still  let  Thine  arm  be  ever  near; 
Still  let  Thy  love  be  shown. 

2  0  Saviour,   Lamb  of  God ! 
Our  gracious  dying  Friend ! 

Reveal  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood, 

On  us  Thy  mercy  send ; 
Thou  art  a   Master  kind, 

With  voice  and  person  sweet; 
Bestow  on  us  a  loving  mind, 

And  keep  us  at  Thy  feet. 

3  Thou,    Holy   Spirit,  art 

Of  truth  the  promised  Seal: 
Convincing  power  Thou  dost  impart, 

And  Jesus'  orace  reveal : 
Oh !    breathe  Thy  quickening  breath, 

And  light  and  life  afford ; 
Instruct  us  how  to  live  by  faith, 

And  glorify  the  Lord. 

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TRINITY. 
50  H.  M.  Wj 

PRAISE  TO  THE   GODHEAD. 

1  WE  give  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above ; 

To  die  for  sins 


He  sent  His  own 
Eternal  Son 


That  man  had  done. 


To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us,  with  His  blood. 

From  everlasting  wo; 


And  now  He  lives, 
And  now  He  reigns, 


And  sees  the  fruit 
Of  all  His  pains. 


3  To  God  the   Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give; 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live; 


His  work  completes 
The  great  design. 


And  fills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 


4  Almighty  God,  to  Thee 

Be  endless  honours  done; 
The  undivided  Three, 

And  the  mysterious  One; 
Where  reason  fails,  There  faith  prevails 

With  all  her  powers,  And  love  adores. 


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PRAISE    TO    CB  RIST. 

PRAISE    TO    CHRIST. 

6s.  and  4s.       Toplady's  Coll. 

WORTHY   THE   LAMB. 

GLOl  Y  to  God  on  high: 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 

Praise  ye  His  name! 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore; 
And  sing  for  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

All  they  around  the  throne, 
Cheerfully  join   in  one, 

Praising  His  name: 
We.  who  have  felt  His  blood, 
Sealing  our  peace  with  God, 
Sound  His  dear  name  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless; 

Praise  ye  His  name: 
In  Him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

What  though   we  change  our  place, 
Yet   we  shall   never  cease 

Praising  His  name: 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring. 
Hail  Him  our   gracious  King, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

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PRAISE    TO    CHRIST. 
52  H.  M.  S.  Stexnett. 

PRAISE  TO   CHRIST. 

1  COME,  every  pious  heart 

That  loves  the  Saviours  name, 
Your  noblest  power  exert 
To  celebrate  His  fame: 
Tell  all  above,  The  debt  of  love, 

And  all  below,  To  Him  you  owe, 

2  lie  left  His  starry  crown, 

And  laid  His  robes  aside; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died: 


What  He  endured, 
Oh!  who  can  tell? 


To  save  our  souls, 
From  death  and  hell. 


3  From  the  dark  grave  He 

The  mansion  of  the  dead; 
And  thence  His  mighty  foes 
In  glorious  triumph  led: 


And  reigns  on  high, 
The  Saviour  God. 


Up  through  the  shy, 
The  conqueror  rode, 

-i  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  Thy  love; 
Tet   tell  us  how   we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve: 
Our  hearts,  our  all,       !  The  gift,  though  small, 
To  Thee  we  give:  Do  Thou  receive. 

53  — •  anc*  's-  Newtok. 

PRAISE  FOR  REDEEMING  LOVE. 

1   LET  us  love,  and  sing,  and  wonder, 
Let  us  praise  the  Saviour's  name, 
He  has  hushed  the  law's  loud  thunder, 

He  has  quenched  mount  Sinai's  flame: 
He  has  washed  us  with  His  blood; 
He  has  brought  us  nigh  to  God. 

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FOll    REDE  KM  I  N  G    LOY  E. 

2  Lei  us  love  the  Lord  who  bought  u.s 

Pitied  us  when   enemi 
Called  us  by   His  grace,  and  taught  us. 

I  lave  us  ears,  and  gave  ns  ej 
!  [e  has  washed   us  with  His  1 
He  presents  out  souls  to  I 

3  Let  us  sing,  though  fierce  temptations 

Threaten  hard  to  bear  us  down! 
For  tin.1   Lord,  our  strong  salvation, 

Holds  in  view  the  coi,  crown: 

He  who  washed  us  in   His  blood, 
Soon  will  bring  us  home  to  God. 

4  Let  us  wonder;  grace  and  justice 

Join,   and  point  to  mercy's  store; 
When,  through  grace,  in  Christ  our  trust  is 

Justice  smiles,  and  asks  no  more: 
He  who  washed  us  with  His  blood, 
Has  secured  our  way  to  God. 

5  Let  us  praise,   and  join  the  chorus 

Of  the  saints  enthroned  on  high  ; 
Here  they  trusted  Him  before  us, 

Now  their  praises  fill  the  sky: 
"Thou  hast  washed  us  with  Thy  blood, 
Thou  art  worthy,  Lamb  of  God." 

6  Hark!  the  name  of  Jesus,  sounded 

Loud  from  golden  harps  above! 
Lord,  we  blush,  and  are  confounded, 

Faint  our  praises,   cold  our  love : 
Wash   our  souls  and  songs  with  blood. 
For  by  Thee  we  come  to  God. 

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PRAISE    TO    CHRIST. 
54  C.  M.  (  Steele. 

THE   GLORIES  OF  OUR  KING. 

1  COME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviours  name, 

And  joy  to  make  it  known, 
The  Sovereign  of  your  hearts  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  His  throne. 

2  Behold  your  Lord,   your  Master  crowned 

With  glories  all  divine! 
And  tell  the  wondering  nations  round, 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power,   and  boundless  grace, 

In  Him  unite   their  rays: 
You,  that  have   e'er  beheld  His  face, 
Can  you  forbear  His  praise? 

4  When  in  His  earthly  courts   we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King; 
We  long  to  love,  as  angels  do, 
And  wish,  like  them,  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs-  to  rise: 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  O  happy  period!  glorious  day! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  th'  enraptured  lay, 
To  celebrate  Thy  praise. 


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GLORYING     IN    CHRIST. 

55  s-  ML  Hammond. 

THE   BONG    01    M08KS   and  THB  LAMB. 

1  AWAKE,  and  -inn-  the  Bong 

Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Wake,  every   heart,   and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sinix  of  His  dying  love. 
Sing  of  Bis  rising  power: 

Sing  how  Be   intercedes  above, 
For  those   whose  sins  He  bore. 

3  Sing,  on  your  heavenly   way. 
Ye  ransomed   sinners,  sing; 

Sing  on  rejoicing,   every  day, 
In  Christ,  the   exalted  King. 

4  Soon  shall  your  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim; 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

56  CM.  Watts, 

GLORYING  IN  CHRIST. 

1  LM  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Nor  to  defend  His  canse; 
Maintain  the  honour   of  Bis   word. 
The  glory   of  Bis  cross. 

2  Jesus,   my  God)   I   know  His  name; 

His  name   is  all   my   trust ; 
Nor  will   Be  put   my   soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope   be  lost 

3  Firm,  as  His  throne.   Hi-  promise   stands, 
And   Be  can   well   secure 

What   I've  committed  to   Bis  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

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P2AISE   TO   CHRIST. 

4  Then  will    Ho  own  my  worthless  name, . 
Before  His  Father's  face ; 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

57  L.  M.  Watts. 

GLORYING   IN  CHRIST. 

1  THE  wondering  world  inquires  to  know 
Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so : 

"  What  are  His  charms,"  say  they,  "  above 
The  objects  of  a  mortal  love?" 

2  All-over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 

He  must  be  loved  and  yet  adored ; 

His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 

Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  Him  too. 

3  The  Love  of  Christ  is  strong  as  death, 
He  sealed  it  with  His  latest  breath ; 
My  love  to   Him,  secured  by  grace, 
No  pains  nor  doubts  can  e'er  deface. 

4  What  can  destroy,  what  separate 
A  love  so  pure,   so  free,  so  great ! 

Tn  heaven  both  faith  and  hope  subside ; 
But  love  for  ever  will  abide. 

58  C.  M.  Newton. 

THE  NAME   OF  JESUS. 

1  HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds, 

In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'T  is  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And   to  the   wearv  rest. 

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ALL    1  N     A  L  L. 

3  Dear  name!   the   rock  on   which   I  buildj 

My  shield  and  hiding  place ; 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace! 

4  Jests  1   my   Shepherd,   Husband,  Friend, 

My   Prophet,   Priest,  and  King; 
My  Lord,  my   Life,  my  Way,  my  End; 
Accept  the   praise  I  bring. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I  ?11  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy   name 
Refresh   my   soul   in   death. 

59  ^   M.         Dobell's  Coll. 

CHRIST   IS   ALL    AND   IN   ALL. 

1  IN  Christ  I've  all  my  soul's  desire; 
His  Spirit   does  my   heart  inspire 
"With  boundless  wishes  large  and  hig-h  : 
And  Christ  will  all  my   wants  supply. 

2  Christ  is  my  Hope,  my  Strength  and  Guide} 
For  me  He  bled,   and  groaned,  and  died : 
He  is  my  Sun,  to  give  me  light, 

He  is  my  soul's  supreme  delight. 

3  Christ  is  the  source  of  all  my  bliss, 
My   Wisdom  and  my  Righteousness, 
My  Saviour,  Brother,  and  my  Friend; 
On  Him  alone  I  now   depend. 

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PRAISE   TO   CHRIST. 

4  Christ  is  my  King  to  rule  and  bless, 
And  all  my  troubles  to  redress; 

He  *s  my  salvation  and  my  All, 
"Whate'er  on   earth  shall  me  befall. 

5  Christ  is  my  Strength  and  Portion  too, 
My  soul  in  Him  can  all  things  do ; 
Through  Him  I  '11  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  death  and  every  foe  outbrave. 

60  G   M.  TOPLADY. 

ALL  IN  ALL. 

1  COMPARED  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 

No  comeliness  I  see  ; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  Thee. 

2  The  sense  of  Thy  redeeming  love 

Into  my  soul  convey : 
Thvself  bestow,  for  Thee  alone. 
My  All  in  All,  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  Thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore  ; 
More  than  Thyself  I  cannot  crave, 
And  Thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Loved  of  my  God,  for  Him  again 

With  love  intense  I  'd  burn ; 
Chosen  of  Thee,   ere  time  began, 
I  'd  choose  Thee  in  return. 

5  TVhate'er  consists  not  with  Thy  lovet. 

Oh !  teach  me  to  resign ; 
I  'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss 
If  Thou,  O  God,   art  mine. 

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VITAL   HEAD. 

61  C.  M.  Watts. 

GOD   RECONCILED    IN   CHRIST. 

1  DEAREST  o{  all  the  names  above, 

My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist   Thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  Thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  Thy  death, 

The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'Tis  by  Thy  interceding  breath, 

The  Spirit   dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts   no  comfort  find; 
The  holy,  just,   and   sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
II is  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast; 
I  love  th'  Incarnate   Mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

62  C.  M.  Doddridge, 
jesus  our  vital  head. 

1  JESUS,  we  sing  Thy  matchless  grace, 

That   calls  poor  worms  Thy  own; 
Gives  us  among  Thy  saints  a  place, 
To  make  Thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  Thee,   our  vital  Head, 

We  live,   and   grow,   and  thrive: 
From  Thee,   divided,   each  is  deadr 
When   most  he   seems  alive. 

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PRAIi  E   TO    CHRIST. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,   and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord  : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  Thou,  our  common  Lord. 

4  May  faith  from  Thee  each  hour  derive 

Supplies  with  fresh  delight ; 
"While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strive 
This  bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou,  the   whole  body  wilt  present 

Before  Thy  Father's  face  ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle   or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

63  C.  ML  Steele- 

LOVE  TO   CHRIST  DESIRED. 

1  THOU  lovely  Source  of  true  delight, 

Whom  I  unseen  adore, 
Unveil  Thy  beauties  to. my  sight; 
That  I  may  love  Thee  more. 

2  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shines ; 

But  in  Thy   sacred  word 
I  read,   in  fairer,   brighter  lines, 
My  bleeding,    dying  Lord. 

3  'Tis  here,   whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sin   and   sorrow  rise, 
Thy  love,   with   cheerful  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  breath  supplies. 

4  But  ah !  too  soon  the  pleasing  scene 

Is  clouded  o'er  with  pain  ; 
My  gloomy  fears  rise   dark  between, 
And  I  again   complain. 

332 


HIS  PRECIOUSNESS. 

3  Oh!  may  my  soul  with  rapture  trace 
The  wooden  of  Thy  love! 
But  the  full  glories  of  Thy  face 
Are  only  known  above. 

g4:  C.  M.  Bkddome. 

FULNESS   OF  CHRIST. 

1  OH !  what  a  treasure  all  divine, 

Is  hid  in   Christ  the  Lord  ! 
From  Him   what   rays  of  glory  shine, 
What  peace   His  paths  afford! 

2  In  Him  our  light  and  life  are  found, 

Though  we  were   dead  before ; 
And  now  He  makes  our  joy  abound, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore. 

3  When  sore  distressed,  He  to  our  aid, 

On  rapid  pinions  flies ; 
And  to  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made, 
A  healing  balm  applies. 

4  '  T  is  from  His  fulness  we  receive, 

And  daily  grace  for  grace ; 

That  to  His  glory  we  may  live, 

And  see  Him  face  to  face. 

65  0.  M.  Doddridge. 

CHRIST  PRECIOUS. 

1  JESUS,  I  love  Thy  charming  name, 

'T  is  music  to  my  ear ; 
Fain  wrould  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  Thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport,  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  Thee  are  gaudv  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

333 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

3  All  my   capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In  Thee  most  richly  meet ; 
Not  to  mine  eyes  is  life  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship   half  so  sweet. 

4  Oh !  may  Thy  grace   still  cheer  my  heart 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I  '11  speak  the  honours  of  Thy  name, 

With  my  last  labouring  breath ; 
Then   speechless,  clasp  Thee  in  my  arms, 
My  joy  in  life  and  death. 

66  G-  M.  C.  Wesley. 

PRAISE   TO   THE   REDEEMER. 

1  OH !  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2  My  gracious   Master  and  my  God, 

Let  saints  Thy  love  proclaim, 
And  spread  through  all   the  earth  abroad 
The  honours  of  Thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrow  cease; 
'Tis  music  to  our  ravished  ears; 
'Tis  life,   and  health,   and  peace. 

4  It  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

And  sets  the   prisoner  free; 
Thy  blood  can   cleanse  the  foulest  stain; 
And  can  avail  for  me. 

33± 


HIS    PRECIOUSXE3S. 

67  (  .  M.  Heginbotham. 

PRECIOU8NESS 

1  BLESSED  Jesus!  when  my  soaring  thoughts 

( \  Yr  all  Thy  graces  rove, 
How  is  my  soul   with  transport  lost 
In   wonder,  joy,  and  1 

2  Not  a    best   strains   can  charm  mine  ears 

like  Thy  beloved  nai 
Nor  aught   beneath   the  skies  inspire 
My  heart  with   equal  flame. 

3  Where'er   [  look,   my   wondering  eyes 

Unnumbered 
But   what  is  life,    with  all  its  bliss, 
>nce  compared  with  Thee? 

4  Hast  Thou  a  rival   in  my  breast? 

Search,   Lord,   for  Thou  canst  tell 
If  aught  can  raise   my  passions  thus, 
Or  please   my    son]   so  well. 

.r>  No,  Thou  art   precious  to  my  heart, 
My  portion   and  my  joy; 
For    ever  let  Thy  boundless  grace 

My  sweetest   thoughts  employ. 

6   When  nature   faints,    around  my  bed 
Let  Thy  bright   glories  shine; 
And  death  shall   all  his  terrors  lose, 
In  raptures  so   divine. 

68  C.  P.  M.  Medley, 

EXCELLENCE    OF  CHRIST. 

1   OH  !  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
Oh!    could  I   sound   the  glories  forth 

That  in  my   Saviour  shine; 
I'd  soar  and  touch   the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel   while  he  sings 

In  notes  that   are   divine.  335 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST. 

2  I'd  sijig  the   characters  He  bears, 
And  all  the   forms  of  love  He  wears 

Exalted  on   His  throne; 
In  loftiest  songs    of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to   everlasting  days, 

Make  all  His   glories  known. 

3  Soon  the   delightful    morn  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  sec  His  face; 
There  with   my   Saviour,   Brother,    Friend, 
A  blessed  eternity   1 11  spend, 

Triumphant  in   His  grace. 

69  8s.  and   7s.  "Wilkes. 

THE    GRACE    OF  JESUS   CHRIST. 

1  JESUS  CHRIST,  methinks  I  love  Thee, 

•But  I  fain   would  love  Thee  more; 
'Twas  Thy  grace   at   first  did  move  The© 

To  a  soul  extremely  poor. 
Thou  wast  rich   beyond  expression, 

Rich  in  Godhead,  rich  in  grace; 
But  to  better  my   condition, 

Thou  my  nature   didst    embrace. 

2  Hungry,  naked,   and  abused 

By  the  men  Thou  earnest  to  bless: 
By  Thy  Father  sorely  bruised; 

Groaning,  bleeding;  with  distress: 
Thou  wast  poor  beyond  expression, 

Bathed  in  Thine  own  precious  blood; 
All  to  better  my   condition, 

All  to  make  me  rich  in  God. 

3  Jesus  Christ,  methinks  I  love  Thee; 

But  I  fain  would  love  Thee  more; 
'Twas  Thy  grace  at   first  did  move  Thes 
To  a  soul  extremelv  poor.   . 

336 


HIS    E  X  C  EI  L  i:\ci  ES. 

For  Thy  mercy  thus  enjoyed, 
If  I  had  ten  thousand  tong 

They  should  all  be  still  employed 
In  ten  thousand  grateful  sun---. 

70  L.  M.  Medlky. 

THE   EXCELLENCIES   OF   CHRIST. 

1  JOIX,   all  who  love  the   Saviour's  name, 
To  Bing  Bis  everlasting  fame: 

Great  God,   prepare   each   heart  and  voice, 
In  Uim  for  ever  to  rejoice. 

2  Of  Him  what  wondrous  things  are  told! 
In  Him  what  glories  I  behold! 

For  Him  I  gladly   all  things  leave ; 
To  Him,  my  soul,   for  ever  cleave  ! 

3  In  Him  my  treasure's  all  contained; 
By  Him  my  feeble   soul's  sustained; 
From  Him  what  favours  I  receive  ! 
Through  Him  I  shall  for  ever  live. 

4  With  Him  I  daily  love  to  walk: 
Of  Him  my  soul  delights  to  talk; 
On  Him  I  cast  my   every  care  : 
Like  Him  one  day  I  shall  appear. 

5  Bless  Him,  my  soul,  from  day  to  day; 
Trust  Him  to  lead  thee   on  thy  way; 
Give  Him  thy  poor,   weak,  sinful  heart; 
With  Him  oh  !    never,  never  parr. 

6  Take  Him  for  strength   and  righteousness; 
Make  Him  thy  refuge  in  distress : 

Love  Him  above  all  earthly  joy : 
And  Him  in  every  thing  employ. 

29  33T 


SONSHIP    OF    CHRIST. 

7  Praise  Him  in  cheerful,  grateful  songs, 
To  Him  your  highest  praise  belongs ! 
Bless  Him,  who  doth  your  heaven  prepare ; 
And  whom  you  '11  praise  for  ever  there. 

71  L-   M.  CoLLYER, 

WORSHIPPING  JESUS. 

1  SOFT  be  the  gently  breathing  notes, 

That  sing  the   Saviour's  dying  love ; 
Soft  as  the  evening  zephyr  floats, 
Soft  as  the  tuneful  lyres  above. 

2  Soft  as  the  morning  dews  descend, 

"While  the  sweet  lark  exulting  soars, 
So  soft  to  your  almighty  Friend, 
Be  every  sigh  your  bosom  pours. 

3  Pure  as  the  sun's  enlivening  ray, 

That  scatters  life  and  joy  abroad: 
Pure  as  the  lucid  car  of  day 

That  wide  proclaims  its  Maker,  God. 

4  True  as  the  magnet  to  the  pole, 

So  true  let  your  contrition  be, 
So  true  let  all  your  sorrows  roll, 
To  Him  who  bled  upon  the  tree. 


SONSHIP    OF    CHRIST. 

72  ^s-  Rippox's  Coll. 

god  with  us. 

1  GOD  with  us !   0  glorious  name ! 
Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame  : 
God  and  man  in  Christ  unite; 

O  mysterious  depth  and  height ! 

2  God  with  us!    ilf   eternal  Son 
Took  our  souls,  our  flesh,  and  bone: 
Now,   ye  saints  His  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  Are.  338 


ETERNAL    BOBT. 

3  God  with  qbI    but  tainted  oot 
With  the  first  transgressor'a  blot; 
Yet  did  He  our  sins  sustain, 

Bear  the  guilt,   the   curse,  the  pain. 

4  God  with  us!    O  wondrous  grace! 

Let  us  see  Him  face  to  face ; 
That  we  may  Immanuel  sing, 
As  we  ought,   our  God  and  King. 

73  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE   WORD   WAS   MADE   FLESH. 

1  ERE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretched  abroad, 

From  everlasting  was  the  Word: 

With  God  lie   was;    the  Word  was  God. 
And  must   divinely   he  adored. 

2  By  His  own   power  all   things  were  made; 

By  Him   supported,   all  things  stand; 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 
And  angels  fly  at  His  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,   or  Satan  fell, 

He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars: 
His  generation  who   can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  His  years! 

4  But  lo!    He  leaves    those  heavenly  forms: 

The  Word  descends  and   dwells  in  clay, 
That  He  may  converse  bold  with  worms, 
Dressed  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals   with  joy  beheld  His  face, 

Th'  eternal  Fathers   only   Son: 
-a'  full  of  truth,  how  full  of  grace, 
When  through  His  flesh  the  Godhead  shone! 

6  The  angels  leave  their  high   abode, 

T<>  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 

The  clones  of  Immanuel.  330 


SOSSIIir    OF    CHRIST. 

74  L.  M. 

THE   ETERNAL   SOX  OF  GOD. 

1  0  CHRIST,  Thou  glorious  King,  we  own 
Thee  to  be  God's  eternal  Son: 

The  Father's  fulness,  life  divine 
Mysteriously  are  also  Thine. 

2  When  rolling  years  brought  on  the  day 
Foretold  and  fixed  for  this  display, 
Our  great  deliverance  to  obtain, 

Thou  didst  our  nature  not  disdain. 

3  At  God's  right  hand,  now,  Lord,  Thou'rt  placed* 
And  with  Thy  Father's  glory  graced, 

True  God  and  man,  in  person  one; 
A  judge  to  pass  our  final  doom. 

4  From  day  to  day,   0  Lord,   do  we 
On  high  exalt  and  honour  Thee: 
Thy   name    we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,    for  evermore. 

75  L.  M.  Watts. 

EQUAL  WITH  THE  FATHER. 

1  BRIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 

Our  spirits  bow  before  Thy  feet ; 
To  Thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  Thine  awful  seat. 

2  A  thousands  seraphs   strong  and  bright 

Stand  round  the  glorious  Deitv ; 

But  who,   among  the   sons  of  light, 

Pretends  comparison   with  Thee? 

3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 

Jesus,  arrayed   in  flesh  and  bloodT 
Thinks  it  no  robbery,   to  claim 
A  full   equality  with  God. 

340 


(INCH  A  N  G  EABLE. 

4  Their  g]  >ry  shim  -  with  equal  beams; 

Thei 
Distinct  in  persons,  and  in  nan    s; 
The  Father  God,  I         the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 

With  equal  honours  be  adored  ; 
His  praise  let  every  angel   - 

And  all  the  nations  own  the  Lord 

76  C.  M.  S.  Stennm*. 

CHIEF   AMONG   TEN   THOUSAND. 

1  MAJESTIC   -       tness   -:.t-  enthroned 

Upon  the  Saviour's  brow; 
His  head   with  radiant  glories  crowned. 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflow. 

2  No  mortal   can  with  Him   compare, 

Among  the  s  aen; 

Fairer  is   He,   than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress. 

And  flew  to  my  relief: 
For  me  He  bore  the  shameful  cross. 
And  carried  all   my  grief. 

4  To  Him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have: 
He  makes  me  triumph   over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5  To  heaven,   the   place   of  His  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 
Shows  me  the  glories   of  my  ( J 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

29*  341 


SOXSHIP    OF    CHRIST. 

6  Since  from  Thy  bounty  I  receive 
Such  proofs  of  love  divine; 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  Thine. 

77  ""•  Campbell's  Coll. 

christ  unchangeable. 

1   WHAT  a  changing  world  is  this ! 
Void  of  all  substantial  bliss ; 
All  we  see  beneath  the  sun, 
In  successive   changes  run  : 
But  our  Jesus  proves  the  same, 
Endless  blessings  on  His  name  ! 

^   Wisdom,  holiness,  and  might, 
Truth  and  justice  are  His  right ; 
Boundless  goodness,  love  supreme, 
Flowed  eternally  from  Him ; 
Jesus  Christ  is   still  the  same, 
Endless  blessings  on  His  name  ! 

3  Abram's  bold  rebellious  race, 
Found  Him  full   of  truth  and  grace, 
Priests  and  prophets  all  have  told 
What  He  did  for  saints  of  old  ; 
Jesus  Christ  is  still  the  same, 
Endless  blessing-  on  His  name! 

4  Let  ns  to   His  throne  repair. 
Wait  with  humble  patience  there ; 
He  will  soon   our  cries  attend, 
Love  and  save  us  to  the  end  ; 
He  will  ever  prove  the  same, 
Endless  blessings  en  His  name! 

342 


N  A  M  ES   A  N  D   OFF  [C  ES   OF   CH  R  IS 

78  l.  m.  Medley. 

IMMAXUEL. 

1  ALL  hail,  Thou  great  Immanoel! 

Thy  love,  Thy  glory,  who  can  teD! 
Angela,  and  all  the  heavenly  1:'  st, 
Are  in  the  boundless  prospect  tost 

2  Mortals,  with  reverential  son^s. 

Take  His  dear  name   upon  your  tongues; 
With  holy  fear,  attempt   His  pi 

In  solemn,  yet   triumphant,  lay-. 

3  Among  a  thousand  forms  of  love, 

In  which  lie  shines  and  smiles  above; 
This  with   peculiar  joy  we  view. 
He's  David's  root  and  offspring  b 

4  There  Jesus,   in  the   glorious  plan, 

ines,  the    \  1.  the  wondrous  Man  ! 

God,  the  Root  of  all  our  bliss, 
-   man,  the  Branch  of  righteousness. 

o   All  hail.   Thou  dear  redeeming  Lord  ! 
All  hail.  Thou  coessential  Word  ! 
All  hail.   Thou  Root   and  Branch  divine  '. 
All  hail,   and  be  the    glory  Thine  I 


MAIZES    AND    OFFICES    OF    CHRIST. 
79  7s.  C.  Wesley 

SUE  OF    RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

1    CHRIST,   whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light ; 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph   o'er  the   shades  of  ni^ht ; 
Pavsprinof  from  on  high,   be  near, 
-tar,   in   our  hearts  appear. 

343 


FAMES   AND   OFFICES   OF   CHRIST 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

If  it  bring  no  ray  from  Thee ; 
Joyless  is  the  clay's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  we  see. 
Lord,  Thine  inward  light  impart, 
Cheering  each  benighted  heart. 

3  Visit  every  soul  of  Thine, 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  with  radiancy  divine, 

Scatter  all  our  unbelief; 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

80  c-  M.  Watts. 

THE    OFFICES   OF  CHRIST. 

1  WE  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 

That  comes  with  truth  and  grace ; 
Jesus,  Thy  Spirit,  and  Thy  word, 
Shall  lead  us  in  Thy  ways. 

2  We  reverence  our  High  Priest  above. 

Who  offered  up  His  blood, 

And  lives  to   carry  on  His  love, 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honour  our  exalted  King; 

How  sweet  are  His  commands! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin, 
By  His  almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  His  blessed  name, 

Who  saves  by  glorious  ways; 
Th'  anointed  Saviour  has  a  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 

344 


PROPHET,    PRIEST   AND   KIXG. 
81  H.  M.  Watts. 

PROPHET,   PRIEST  AND   KING. 

1  JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

Of  wisdom,  love,   and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew. 

That  angels  ever  bore; 
All  are  too  mean,  to  speak  His  worth; 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  Thy  name: 
By  Thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came; 
The  joyful  news  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven, 

3  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 

Offered  His  blood,  and  died : 

My  guilty  conscience   seeks 
Xo   sacrifice  beside. 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone; 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne, 

4  My  dear  and  mighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror,  and  my  King; 
Thy  sceptre  and  Thy  sword. 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing. 

Thine  is  the  power;    behold  !    I  sii 

In  willing  bonds  beneath  Thy  feet, 

5  Now  let  my  soul  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down: 
My  Saviour    leads  me  forth 

To  conquest   and  a  crown. 
A  feeble  saint   shall  win   the   dav. 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way, 

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NAMES   AND   OFFICES   OF   CHRIST. 

6  Should  all  the  hosts  of  hell, 

And  powers  of  death  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms, 
Of  death  and  mischief,  on : 
I  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power  and  guardian  grace. 

82  L.  M.  Fawcett, 

THE   ATONING  LAMB. 

1  BEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 

With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love! 
To  take  away   our  guilt  and  shame, 
See  Him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  grief  on  Him  were  laid ; 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load  : 
Our  ransom-price  He  fully  paid, 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood! 

3  To  save  His  guilty  church,  He  dies; 

Mourners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb! 
To  Him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes. 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  His  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  Him  abound; 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give: 
Salvation  in  His  name  is  found ; 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  Thee; 

Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  woe. 

83  C.  M.        Wardlaw's  Coll. 

BEHOLD  THE   LAMB   OF  GOD  ! 

1  CONTEMPLATE,  saints,  the  source  divine, 
Whence  all  your  joys  have  flowed; 
With  gladsome  hearts  and  grateful  tongues, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God !  046 


II  K  A  V  EJN  L  V    LAMB. 

2   If  saved  from  wrath,  and  from  the  stroke 
Of  heaven's  avenging  rod, 
Pouring  Bis  precious  blood  for  you, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 

8  Freed  from   the   pangs  of  conscious  guilt. 
And   Bin's   afflicting  load. 
To  Jesus'  blood  yon  owe  your  peace; 
Behold  the   Lamb  of  ( i 

4  With  holy  mind,  and  heart  renewed, 

Run  ye  the  narrow  r<  >ad  : 
His  sprinkled  blood  has  cleansed  your  souls; 
Behold  the   Lamb  of  God  ! 

5  Each  heavenly  blessing  ye  receive, 

Through  Jesus  is  bestowed, 
In  every   good  your  souls  possess. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 

6  Hope  ye  in  heaven  with  God  at  last, 

To  find  your  blessed  abode? 
Still  as  the  ground  of  all  your  hopes, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 

84  S.  M.  Watts. 

THE   HEAVENLY  LAMB. 

1  NOT  all  the  blood   of  beasts, 
On   Jewish   altars   skin. 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 

A   -       ':'         :'  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

S4T 


NAMES    AND    OFFICES    OF    CHRIST. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there   confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burdens  Thou  didst  bear, 

When  hanging  on  the  accurseM  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 

85  H.  M.  Cexxick. 

OUR  HIGH  PRIEST. 

1  A  GOOD  High  Priest  is  come, 

Supplying  Aaron's  place, 
And  taking  up  his  room, 

Dispensing  life  and  grace: 
The  law  by  Aaron's  priesthood  came, 
But  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus'  name. 

2  My  Lord  a  priest  is  made, 

As  sware  the  mighty  God, 
To  Israel  and  his  seed, 
Ordained  to  offer  blood; 
For  sinners  who  His  mercy  seek, 
A  Priest,  as  was  Melchizedec. 

3  He  once  temptations  knew, 

Of  every  sort  and  kind, 
That  He  might  succour  show, 
To  every  tempted  mind: 
He  once  for  us  was  sacrificed, 
And  only  once  for  us  He  died. 

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11  I  (.  II     PR  I  EST, 

4  I  other  priests  disclaim, 

Ami   laws  and  offerings  too, 
None  but  the  bleeding  Lamb 
The  mighty  work  can  do: 
Be  shall  have  all  the  praise:  for  lie 
Hath  loved,  and  lived,  and  died  for  me. 

g(3  C.  M.         Campbell's  Coll, 

A   MERCIFUL  HIGH    PKIE8T. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  in   songs  of  praise 

To  our  ascended   Priest : 
He  entered  heaven  with  all  our  names 
Engraven  on   His  breast. 

2  Below  He  washed  our  guilt  away 

By  His  atoning  blood; 

X  .v,    He  appeals  before  the  throne, 
And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 

3  What  though  while  here  Ave  oft  must  feel 

Temptation's  keenest  dart? 

Our  tender  High   Priest  feels  it  too, 
And  will  appease  the  smart. 

4  Clothed  with  our  nature  still.  He  knows 

The  weakness  of  our  frame, 
And  how  to  shield   us  from  the  foes 
Which  He  himself  o'ercame. 

5  Nor  time,  nor  distance,   e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervour  of  His  love; 
For  us,  He  died  in  kindness  here, 
Nor  is  less  kind  above. 

6  Oh!  may   we  ne'er  forget  His  grace, 

Nor  blush   to  bear  His  name; 
Still  may   our  hearts   hold  fast  His  faith. 
Our  lips  His  praise  proclaim. 
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NAMES   AND   OFFICES   OF   CHRIST. 

87  L.  M.  Logan. 

A   SYMPATHIZING  HIGH   PRIEST. 

1  WHERE  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands- 
The  hocse  of  God  not  made  with  hands; 
A  great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears, 
Our  Friend  and  Advocate  appears. 

2  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  on   earth  a  brother's  eye; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame. 

3  Our  fellow   sufferer  yet  retains 
A  fellow  feeling  of  our  pains, 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies, 
His  tears,    His  agonies,  and  cries. 

4  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart, 
The  Man  of  sorrows  had  a  part; 
He  sympathizes  with  our  grief, 
And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

5  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne, 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known; 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heavenly  power, 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

88  C.  M.  Watts. 

A  COMPASSIONATE  HIGH  PRIEST. 

1  WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High  Priest  above ; 

His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 

His  bosom   glows  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  He  hath  felt  the  same. 

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THE    F  O  U  N  T  A  I  X  . 

3  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Poured  out    1 1  i  —  cries  and  I 

And  in   His  measure  feels  afresh 

What   every    member   bears. 

4  He'll  never  queuch   the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise   it    to   a   flame; 
The  bruised    reed   lie  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  addr< 

His  mercy  and   His  power: 
We   shall   obtain  delivering  g 
In  every  trying  hour. 

89  C.  M.  i    »wpsa 

THE   FOUNTAIN   OPENED. 

1  THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood. 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,   plunged   beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief   rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain,   in  his  day ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,   Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,    I  saw  the  stream, 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be,   till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,   sweeter  s< 

I'll  sine*  Thy  power  to  save; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue, 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave.  351 


NAMES   AND   OFFICES   OF   CHRIST 
0  J  L.  M.  Dobell's  Coll. 

THE   GOOD    OLD   WAY. 

1  THE  righteousness,  th'  atoning  blood 
Of  Jesus,  is  the  way  to  God ; 

Oh!    may  we  then  no  longer  stray, 
But  come  to  Christ,  the  good  old  way. 

2  The  prophets  and   apostles  too, 
Pursued  this  path  while  here  below; 
We  therefore  will,  without  dismay, 
Thus  walk  in  Christ,  the  good  old  way. 

3  With  faith  and    love,   and  holy  care, 
In  this  dear  way,  I  '11  persevere ; 
And  when  I  die,  triumphant  say. 
This  is  the  right,  the  good  old  way. 

91  C.  M.  Doane. 

THE   WAY,   THE   TRUTH,   THE   LIFE. 

1  THOU  art  the  Way;    to  Thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee: 
And  he,  who  would  the   Father  seek. 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  in  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth;    Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life, 

Grant  us  to  know  that  Way, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Which  leads  to  endless  day. 


THE    -  a  v  I  i  HJK 

92  L  M.  Steele. 

PHYSICIAN*  OP  SOULS. 

1  DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made ; 

Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
In  vain,   alas,   is  nature's  aid, 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  poTi 

2  And  can  no   e  ad  J 

And   is  no  hind  physician  nigh, 
To  ease  the  pain   and  heal  the  wound. 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly! 

3  There  i4*  a  great   Physician  near, 

up,   0   fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See,  in  His  heavenly  smiles,   appear 
Such  ease   as  nature  cannot  give. 

4  See,  in  the   Savi       's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bli>s  abundant  fh 
'Tis   only  this   dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  or  heal  thy  woe. 

93  L-  M.  Steel::. 

THE   ONLY  NAME   GIVEN. 

1  JESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine. 

Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  fl 

Jesus,  no   other  name  hut   TL : 
Can  save  us  from  eternal   v 

2  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 

The  way  to  happiness  and 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  n 
Bewildered  in  a  dubious  road. 

3  Xo  other  name  will  Heaven  appr 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  Way, 
Ordained  by  everlasting  love, 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 
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NAMES   AND   OFFICES   OF   CHRIST. 

4   Safe  lead   us  through  this  world  of  night, 
And  bring  us  to  the  blissful  plains. 
The  regions  of  unclouded  light, 
Where  perfect  joy  for  ever  reigns. 

94  C.  ML  Steele. 

THE   SAVIOUR. 

1  THE  Saviour!    Oh!    what   endless  charms 

Dwell  in  the   blissful  sound ; 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,   and  joys  divine, 

In  rich   effusion  flow, 
For  guilty   rebels  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed    to  endless  woe. 

3  Th'  almighty   Former  of  the  skies 

Stooped  to  our  vile  abode ! 
"While  angels  viewed,  with  wondering  eyes, 
And  hailed  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  Oh!    the  rich   depths  of  love  divine, 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store! 
Dear  Saviour,   let  me  call  Thee  mine; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

5  On  Thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  Thy  cross  I  fall; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,   and    my  all. 

95  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Wilks. 

GENTLE     JESUS. 

1    GEXTLE  Jesus,  how  I  love  Thee! 
Words  cannot  my  love  express; 
Day  and  night  how  much  I  prove  Thee 
Full  of  mercy,  full  of  grace; 

Wretched  sinners, 
Thou  dost  take  delight  to  bless.      354 


■  <>D. 

2  Of  Thy   condescending  goodn< 

What   examples  do  I   find  ! 
'Midst  neglect,   contempt  and  rudeness, 
Meek  and  lowly  was  Thy  mind; 

I  Jentle  J< 
Thou   wast   altogether  kind. 

3  Oh!    how  mild   and   condescending, 

Are  the  methods   Thou  dost  take! 
Low  beneath   my   burden   bending, 
Bleeding,   dying  for  my  sake: 

Gentle  J< 
Now  some   word  of  comfort   >peak. 

4  Lo!    I  venture  to  approach  Thee; 

Though  my   sins  are  great  indeed : 
If  by  faith   I   may   but  touch  Thee, 
Virtue  will  from  Thee  proceed ; 

Gentle  Jesus, 
Thou  alone   art   all   I  need. 

96  L.  M.  Beddoa* 

THE   GIFT    OF  GOD. 

1  JESUS,  my  love,   my   chief  delight. 

For  Thee  I  long,   for  Thee  I  pray. 
Amid  the   shadows   of  the  night. 
Amid  the  business   of  the  day. 

2  "When  shall  I  see   Thy  smiling  face, 

Which  I,  through  faith,  have  often  seen! 
Arise,  Thou  Sun   of  Righteousness, 
Dispel  the  clouds  that  intervene. 

3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift   of  God, 

To  sinners  weary   and   distressed  ; 
The  first  of  all   His  gifts  bestowed, 
And  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest. 

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NAMES  AND   OFFICES   OF  CHRIST. 

4  Xow  I  can   say,  this  gift  is  mine, 

I  '11  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet ; 
No  more  at  pain   or  want  repine, 
Nor  envy  the  rich  sinner's  state. 

5  This  precious  jewel  let  me  keep, 

And  lodge  it  deep  within  my  heart ; 
At  home,   abroad,   awake,   asleep. 
It  never  shall   from  thence   depart. 

97  (  •  "■  Doddridge 

the  lord  our  righteousness. 

1  SAVIOUR  divine,   we  know  Thy  name. 

And  in  that  name   we  trust ; 
Thou  art  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
Thou  art  Thine  Israel's  boast. 

2  The  sins   oi  e'en  the  best  spent   day, 

Might   p.unge  us  in  despair; 

Yet  all  the  crimes  of  numerous  v 

Shall  our  great   Surety  clear. 

3  That  spotless  robe,  which  lie  hath  wrought, 

Shall  deck  us  all  around; 
In  His  imputed  righteousness, 

No  blemish  shall  be  found. 

4  Pardon,  and  peace,   and  lively  hope 

To  sinners  now  are  given; 
And  weeping  saints  shall  change  ere  long, 
Their  wilderness  for  heaven. 

5  With  joy  we  taste  that   manna  now, 

Thy  mercy    scatters   down; 
We  seal  our  humble  vows  to  Thee, 
And  wait  the  promised  crown. 

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A   II I  DIN  G    PLACE. 
98  L-  M.  Brewed 

A  HIDING   PLACE. 

1  IT  AIL!  sovereign  love,  that  first  began 
The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man ! 
Hail!  matchless,  free,   eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding  place. 

2  Against  the  Hod  that  rules  the  sky 
I  fought  with  hands  uplifted  high; 
Despised  the  offers  of  His  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding  place. 

3  Enwrapped  in  dark  Egyptian  night, 
And  fond  of  darkness  more  than  light, 
Madly  I  ran  the   sinful  race, 

Secure  without  a  hiding  place. 

4  But  thus  th'   eternal  counsel  ran: 
"Almighty  Love!  arrest  the  man;" 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 

And  found  I  had  no  hiding  place. 

5  Vindictive  justice  stood  in  view; 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew; 

But  justice  cried  with  frowning  face: 
"This  mountain  is  no  hiding  place." 

6  But  lo!  a  heavenly  voice  I  heard, 
And  mercy's  angel  soon  appeared; 
AVho  led  me  on  a  pleasing  pace, 
To  Jesus  Christ,  my  hiding  place. 

*I  On  Him  almighty  vengeance  fell, 

AYhieh  must  have  sunk  a  world  to  hell; 
He  bore  it  for  His  chosen  race, 
And  now  He  is  my  hiding  place. 

3  A  few  more  rolling  suns  at  most, 
Will  land  me  on  fair  Canaan's  coast; 
There  I  shall  sino-  the  song  of  grace, 
And  see  my  glorious  hiding  place.       357 


NAMES   AND   OFFICES   OF   CHRIST. 
99  L.  M:  Steele. 

OUR  EXAMPLE. 

1  AND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love? 

Such  let  our  conversation  be; 

The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove. 

Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the   angry  passions  rise. 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife: 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  Oh!  how  benevolent  and  kind! 

How  mild,  how  ready  to  forgive! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  these  the  rules  by   which  we  live. 

4  To  do  His  heavenly  Father's  will, 

Was  His  employment  and  delight; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  His  life  divinely  bright. 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  He  came, 

The  labours  of  His  life  were  love; 
Then,  if  Ave  bear  the  Saviour's  name, 
By  His  example  let  us  move. 

100  H  TOPLADY. 

ROCK   OF  AGES. 

1  ROCK  of  ages!  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee; 
Let  the  water  and   the  blood. 
From  Thy  side  a  healing  flood. 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,   and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 

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SB  EPH  ERD. 

Thou   m  and  Thou  alone; 

In  my  hand  no  price  1  bring, 

Simply  to  Thy   cross  I  <-ling. 

3  AYhile  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eye-lids  close  in  death, 
When   I   rise  to   worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  Thee  on  Th; 

Rock  of  ages!  cleft  for  ine, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee! 

101  11-  an<l   8s.  Hastings. 

[EPHERD. 

1  THE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  His  kindness  I  know, 

My  wants  will   be  ever  supplied: 

He  makes  me  rep<>-e   where  the  green  pastures 

And  waters  in  gentleness  glide. 

2  My  wandering  affections,  so  often  astray. 

IIi<  kindness  and  care  will  reclaim. 

To  wisdom  and  holiness  point  out  the  way, 

T«>  the  praise  of  Hi-  glorious  name. 

8  What  though  I  walk  through  the   dark  valley 
of  death, 
No   evil  my   spirit   will  fear ; 
My  Shepherd  is  with  me.  His  arm  is  beneath, 
His  love   and  His  comfort  are  near. 

4  The  hand  of  His  bounty  my  table  supplies, 

My  <up  of  enjoyment  o'erfl< 
He  keeps  me  in  safety  when  troubles  arise. 
Xor  yields  to  tV  assaults  of  my  foes. 

5  His  goodness  and  mercy  around  me  are  found, 

His  love  shall  for  lure  ; 

For  ever  I'll  dwell  in  the  h      -  rd; 

Hi-  sure. 


FAMES   AND   OFFICE-    0  F   CHRIST; 

102  I    •    M-  SwAOTL 

UNCHANGEABLE    FRIEND. 

1  OOME,  let  our  Leans  and  voices  join. 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  : 
AYhose  truth  and  kindness  are   divine. 
Wh<  s  nstant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  His  \ 

This  Friend  is  always  near: 
th  heaven  and  earth  at  His  command, 
He  waits  1 

3  His  love  n  r  measure  knows, 

No  change   can  turn  its 

Immutably  the  same,   it  flc 
Fr  •  :  ternal  som 

-i  When  ppear  to  veil  His  face, 

A:.  and  His  thn 

-  the  parp  se     :  His  gi 

5   And  when  oar  fall 

re  His  so^         _      will, 
He  never  takes  away  our  all, 
Himself,   He  gives  us  still. 

103  8s.  an  i  1&  Newtok 

FRIEND    OF    B1NNK1 

1   ONE  the:  ve  all  otl 

WeD  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  broth 

►stly,   free,   and  knows  no  end: 
They  who  once  His  kindness  prove, 
Find  it  everlasting  love. 

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or  b    p  E  a  CE. 

•  Which  of  all  our  friends,  us 

Could  or  would  hai e  shed  his  10 
Bui      ir  Jesus  died  t«>  hav 

ionciled   in    Him   :      I  I 
Thi>  was  boundl<  — 

-   Is  a  Friend  in  need  ! 

3  When   lie  lived  on  earth  abas    '. 

sinners  was   His  name ; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  i      the  s  rn<  : 
Still   He  calls  them   "Brethren — iVi 
And  to  ail  their  wants   attend-. 

4  Oh!  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften! 

rd,  at  length  to  love  ; 
We,  alas  !  forg  >ften, 

What  a  Friend  we  have  ab 
But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought, 

We  will  love  Thee   as   we  ought. 

104  L  M.  Wilks 

HE    IS    OUR    PEACE. 

1   BLESSED  he  the  Saviour's  sacred  name ; 
On  embassies  oi  peace   He  came  : 
And  angels  chanted  at   His  birth. 

■  1-will  to  men,   and  peace   on  earth.'' 

_    ••  He  is  our  peace  :"  for  by  His  blood 

Sinners  are  reconcile'! 

Sw^et  harmony  is  now  restored. 

And  man  beloved,  and  God  adored. 

3   "He  is  our  peace:"   in   Him   we  rind 
A  sweet  serenity  of  mind  : 

This  is  to  us  His  own  beqi 

I   makes  the   soul  supremely  blessed. 
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JTAMES    AND    OFFICES    OF    CHRIST. 

4  "He  is  our  peace1'   'tween  man  and  man; 
And   by   His   harmonizing  plan, 
Barbarian,   Scythian,    bond  and  free, 

In  perfect   fellowship   agree. 

5  Blessed  be  the  bleeding  Saviour's  name; 
On  embassies  of  peace  He  came ; 

Let  mortals  to  their  latest  breath 
Sing  of  His  reconciling  death. 

195  C.  M.  S.  Stennett. 

MEDIATOR. 

1  WHAT  wisdom,   majesty  and  grace, 

Through  all  the  gospel  shine; 
'Tis  God  that  speaks,   and  we  confess, 
The  doctrine   most  divine. 

2  Down  from   His   starry  throne   on  high,. 

The  almighty    Saviour  comes: 
Lays  His  bright  robes  of  glory  by, 
And  feeble  flesh  assumes. 

3  The  mighty  debt,   the   sinner  owed, 

Upon  the  cross  He  pays; 
Then  through  the  clouds  ascends  to  God, 
'Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 

4  There  He,  our  great  High  Priest,  appear^ 

Before  His  Father's  throne: 
Offers  His  incense  with  our  prayers, 
And  pours  salvation  down. 

£  Great  God,   with   reverence  we  adore 
Thy  justice  and   Thy  grace ; 
And  on  Thy  faithfulness  and  power, 
Our  firm   dependence  place. 

362 


J  X  C  A  R  N  A  T  E    SAVIOUR. 

106  L  M.  Steele, 

TBI    DIVINI    REDEEMER. 

1  ENSLAVED  by  sin,  and  bound   in  chains. 

Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  Bway, 
And  doomed  to  everlasting  pains, 
We  wretched  guilty   captives  la/. 

2  Nor  can  our  arm  procure  our  peace; 

Nor  will  the  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release; 

A   thousand  worlds   wore  all  too  poor. 

3  A  Saviour,   man,   and  mighty   God, 

A  glorious  ransom  must  procure; 

Justice   divine   demands   {[[<   Mood; 
And  nothing  less  can  life  insure. 

4  Jesus,  the  man,   the   mighty  God, 

This  all-sufficient   ransom  paid: 
The  Mediator's  precious  blood 

For  wretched  sinners  has  been  shed. 

5  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became, 

To  rescue  guilty  >ouls  from  hell; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,   dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

6  Amazing  justice!  love  divine! 

Oh!   may   our  grateful  hearts  adore 
The  matchless  grace  :   nor  yield  to   sin, 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  ! 

107  8.  M  Ryland. 

INCARNATE     SAVIOUR. 

1  YE  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  your  King : 

To  Jesus,  your  incarnate  God, 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 
Of  majesty   ah 

Are  half  so  much  obliged  a-  we, 

To  our  Immanuel's  love.  365 


fames   a:;d   OFFICES   OF  CHRIST. 

3  They  never  sunk  so  low, 
The)'  are  not  raised  so  high ; 

They  never  knew  such  depths  of  woe, 
Such  heights   of  majesty. 

4  The  Saviour  did  not  join 
Their  nature   to  His  own ; 

For  them  He  shed  no  blood  divine, 
Xor  breathed  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with   angels  vie, 
The  Saviour  to  adore  ! 

Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs, 
Oh !  be  our  praises  more  ! 

108  S.   M,  Watts. 

SEXT    TO    SAVE. 

1  RAISE  your  triumphant  songs, 
To  an  immortal  tune ; 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds, 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how   eternal  love 
Its  chief  Beloved  chose ; 

And  bade  Him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their   abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no   thunder  bears, 
Xo  terror  clothes  His  brow, 

No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  rilled  the  throne. 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 

When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  down, 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

361 


AD  V  EH  T    0  F    C  II  R  I  9T. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry   vmir  tears, 
Let   hopeless  Borrows  c< 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  Efis  love, 
And   take   the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  Thy  call, 
We    lay   an    humble   claim 

To  the  salvation   Thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  Thy  name. 


ADVENT    OF    CHRIST. 
109  C   M.  Medlet, 

NATIVITY. 

1  MORTALS,   awake  with  angels  join, 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
Joy,   love,   an- 1  gratitude,  combine 
To  hail  th'   auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  sons:  begaa 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  ail  tne  shining  legions  ran, 

And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift,  through  the  vast  expanse,  it  nV\r# 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled ; 
'The  theme,   the   song,   the  joy  was  new, 
T  was   more  than   heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky, 

Tli'   impetuous  torrent  ran; 
And  angels  flew,   with  eager  joy, 
To  bear  the   news  to  man. 

5  Hark!  the   cherubic   armies  shout. 

Ami  glory  leads  the  song: 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th1  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 
31* 


ADVENT    OF    CHRIST. 
110  Us-  and  10s.  Heber. 

STAR    OF    THE    EAST. 

1  BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning,. 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle,  the  dew-drops  are  shining; 

Low  lies  His  bed,  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  adore  Him,  in  slumber  reclining ; 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Edom,   and  offerings  divine. 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  otter  each  ample  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gold  would  His  favours  secure ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  B lightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

HI  L.  M.  Kirke  t\Yiiite« 

THE    STAR    OF    BETHLEHEM. 

*>  WHEN,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky  ; 
One  star  alone   of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the   sinner's   wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  !   hark !  to  God  the   chorus  breaks, 
From  every  host,  from  every  gem : 
But  one  alone  the   Saviour  speaks ; 
It  is  the   Star  of  Bethlehem. 

366 


P  U  EDI  CT  ED. 

3  Once  <~>n  the  raging  seas  I   i 

The  storm  was  load,  the  night  was  dark; 
Tin*  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

1  ieath  Btrack,  1  ceased  the  tide  to  stem; 
When  suddenly  a  star  ar<  -  . 

It  was  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  gnide,   my  light,  ray  all; 

It  bade  my  -lark  foreboding 
And  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port   of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

1*11   sing,   first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  evermore, 

The   Star,   thj   Star  of  Bethlehem. 

112  L  M.  Watts. 

PREDICTED     AND    TYPIFIED. 

1  BEHOLD  the  woman's  promised  seed  ! 

Behold  the  great   Messiah  come! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 

Him  the   superior  room  ! 

2  Abra'm,  the  saint,  rejoiced  of  old, 

When   visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw; 
ses,   the   man   of  God,  foretold 

This  great   fuifiller  of  his  law. 

3  T:  Itness   to  IIi>  name, 

Obtained  their  chief  design,  and  ceased: 
The  incense  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest 

36T 


AD  V  EXT    OF    CHRIST. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet, 

To  join  their  blessings  on  His  head; 
Jesus,  we  worship  at  Thy  feet, 

And  nations  own  the  promised  seed. 

113  L-  M«  De  Coetlogoh; 

TO    US    A    CHILD    IS    BORN. 

1  TO  us  a  child  is  born  from  heaven ; 
To  us  the  Son   of  God  is  given  ; 
Gentiles  in  Jesus'  name  shall  trust, 
And  of  His  glories  make  their  boast : 

2  His  name  the  Wonderful  shall  be ; 

His  wonders  heaven  and  earth  shall  see; 
The  Counsellor  of  truth  and  grace, 
Who  leads  in  paths  of  righteousness. 

3  The  mighty  God,  that  glorious  name, 
His  works  and  word  join  to  proclaim : 
The  Everlasting  Father,   He; 

And  the   whole   church  His  family. 

4  The  Prince  of  Peace,  on  David's  throne; 
And  nations,   yet  unborn,  shall  own 

His  sovereign  and  His  gracious  sway; 
Glad  of  the  honour  to   obey. 

5  Justice  and  judgment  He'll  maintain, 
To  everlasting  ages  reign : 

And  His  blessed  empire  shall  increase, 
Till  time,  with  all  its  movements,  cease. 

6  Our  faith  in   grateful   triumph  boasts 
These  wonders  of  the   Lord  of  Hosts: 
And  trusts  the   love    that  formed  the  plan, 
To  perfect   what  that  love  began. 

368 


BONG    OF    Til  i:    A  \  Q  BLS. 
114  S.  If.  Watt-. 

THE   SONG   OF  THE   ANGELS. 

1  BEHOLD!  the  grace  appears, 
The  promise  is  fulfilled; 

Mary,  the  wondrous  virgin,  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child. 

2  To  bring  the  glorious  news, 
A  heavenly  form   appears; 

He  tells  the   shepherds  of  their  joysf 
And  banishes  their  fears. 

3  "Go,  humble   swains,"   said  He, 
"To   David's  city  fly; 

The  promised   infant,   born  to-day, 
J  >«  >th  in   a   manger  lie. 

4  With  looks  and  heart  serene, 
Go  visit  Christ   your  King;" 

And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seen; 
The  shepherds  heard  them  sing: 

5  "Glory  to  God  on  high! 
And  heavenly  peace  on  earth, 

Good-will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
At  the  Redeemer's  birth!" 

6  In  worship   so   divine, 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongues: 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs. 

1  "Glory  to  God  on  high, 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth, 

Good-will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
At  our  Redeemer's  birth  !" 

369 


ADVENT   OF   CHRIST. 
H5  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

HE   CAME  TO   SAVE   SINNERS. 

1  HARK  the  glad  sound !  the  Saviour's  come! 

The  Saviour  promised  long! 
Let  every  heart   prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  sons;. 

2  On  Him  the   Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  its  sacred  nre; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy   breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held: 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,   from  thickest  films  of  vice, 

To  clear  the  mental  ray. 
And  on  the  eye-balls  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure; 
And  with  His  righteousness  and  grace 
T'   enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  His  gospel  trumpets  publish  loud 

The  jubilee  of  the  Lord; 
His  people  are  redeemed  now, 
Their  heritage  restored. 

7  Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 

370 


[TS   DESIGN. 
110  ( '.  M.  Watts. 

THE  BONG   OF  ZACH  U;i 

i    N<  >\Y  be  the  God  of  Israel  blessed, 
Who  makes   Bia  truth  appear; 
Bis  mighty  hand  fulfils  Bis  word, 
And  all  the  oaths  Be  Bware. 

£    Now  He  bedew-  king  David's  root 
With  blessings  from  the  skies: 

He  makes  the   1 -ranch   of  promise  grow, 
The  promised  horn  arise. 

3  John   was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  His  : 
The  herald  which  our  Saviour  God 
Sent  to  prepare   His  ways. 

4  "Behold  the   Lamb  of  God,"  he  cries, 

"That  takes  our  guilt  away: 

I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  His  head, 
On  His  baptizing  day. 

5  Be  every  vale   exalted  high, 

Sink  every  mountain  low  : 
The  proud  must   stoop,  and  humble  souls 
Shall  His  salvation  know. 

6  The  heathen  realms,   with  Israel's  land, 

Shall  join  in   sweet   accord; 
And  all,  that 's  born   of  man,  shall  see 
The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

*1  Behold  the  morning  Star  arise, 
Ye  that  in  darkness  sit ! 
He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  feet." 

371 


DEATH    OF    CHRIST. 
H7  C.  M.  Steele, 

PRAISE    FOR    THE     ADVENT. 

1  AWAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 

To  our  incarnate  Lord  : 
Let  every  heart,  and  every  tongue 
Adore  th'   eternal  Word. 

2  Sinners,  awake,   with  angels  join, 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine, 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love, 

In  all  their  glorious  forms ; 
When  Jesus  left  His  throne  above, 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 

4  Adoring  angels  tuned  their  songs 

To  hail  the  joyful  day ; 
With  rapture  then,  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  jDay. 

5  Hail,  Prince  of  life,  for  ever  hail ! 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 


DEATH    OF    CHRIST. 

118  C.  M.  Haweis. 

CHRIST    IN    THE    GARDEN. 

1  DARK  was  the  night  and  cold  the  ground 

On  which  the  Lord  was  laid; 
His  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  ran  down, 
In  agony  He  prayed: 

2  "Father,  remove  this  bitter  cup, 

If  such  Thy  sacred  will; 
If  not,   content  to  drink  it  up, 

The  pleasure  I  fulfil!"  372 


( I  E  T  1 1  S  E  M  A  N  E . 

S  I  So  to  the  garden,  sinner;  sec 

Those  precious  drops  that  flow: 
The  heavy  load   He   bore  for  thee, 
For  thee   He  lies  so  low. 

4  Then  learn  of  Him  the  cross  to  bear, 
Thy  Father's  will  obey  : 
And  when  temptations  press  thee  near, 
Awake  to  watch  and  pray. 

I  7s,  IIarTc 

GETHSKMANE. 

1  MANY  woes  had  Christ  endured, 

Many  sore  temptations  met, 
Patient,   and  to   pains  inured; 

But  the  sorest   trial  yet. 
Was  to  be  sustained  in  thee, 
Gloomy,  sad  Gethsemane. 

2  Came  at  length   the  dreadful  night, 

Vengeance  with  its  iron  rod 
Stood,  and   with   collected  might, 

Bruised  the  harmless  Lamb  of  God 
See,  my   soul,   the   Saviour  see. 
Prostrate  in  Gethsemane. 

3  There  my  God  bore  all  my  guilt, 

This  through  grace  can  be  believed, 
But  the  torments  which  He  felt 

Are  too  vast  to  be  conceived ; 
None  can  penetrate  through  thee, 
Doleful,   dark  Gethsemane. 

4  All  my  sins  against  my  God, 

All  my  sins   against   His  laws, 
All  my  sins   against   His  blood, 

All  my  sins  against   His  cause, 
Sins  as  boundless  as  the  sea; 
Hide  me,  O  Gethsemane. 
32  373 


DEATH    OF    CHRIST. 

5  Here 's  my  claim,   and  here  alone, 

None  a  Saviour  more  can  need ; 
Deeds  of  righteousness  I've  none. 

Not  a  work  that  I  can  plead ; 
Not  a  glimpse   of  hope  for  me, 
Only  in  Gethsemane. 

6  Father,  Son,   and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  almighty  God  ■  of  love  : 
Praised  by   all  the  heavenly  host, 

In  Thy  shining  courts  above ; 
We  poor  sinners,  Gracious  Three, 
Praise  Thee  for  Gethsemane, 

120  L.  M.  Doddridge, 

SUBSTITUTION, 

1  IMMORTAL  God,  on  Thee  we  call, 
The  great  Original  of  all ; 

Through  Thee  we  are,  to  Thee  we  tend, 
Our  sure  support,   our  glorious  end. 

2  We  praise  that  wise  mysterious  grace, 
That  pitied  our  revolted  race, 

And  Jesus,  our  great  covenant  head, 
The  Captain  of  salvation  made. 

3  Thy  justice  doomed  that  He  must  die,. 
Who  for  our  sins  would  satisfy ; 

His  death  was  therefore  fixed  of  old, 
And  in  Thy   word   of  truth  foretold. 

4  A  scene  of  wonders  here  we  see, 
Worthy  Thy  Son  and  worthy  Thee  ; 
And  while  the  theme  employs  our  tongues, 
All  heaven  unites  its  sweetest  songs. 

374 


A  TON  I  N  «i     BLOOD. 
121  Bs,  «nd  7s,  Kelly. 

ATONING     BLOOD. 

1  WITHOUT  bl 1   is  ii«>  remission; 

Tims  the  law  proclaims  from  heaven; 
Blood  must  flow;  on  this  condition, 
This  alone,   ia  sin   forgiven : 

Fes,  a  victim   mast   be  slain. 

Else  all   hope   of  life   is  vain. 

2  But  the  victim,    who  shall  find   it  ! 

Such  a  one  a-   Binners  need? 
To   the   altar    who    shall   hind   it  '. 

Who  shall   make    the   victim  Meed  \ 
Questions  tie  -  oohs  thought, 

Till  the   word   of  God   is  brought. 

3  God   Himself  provides  the  Victim, 

Jesus  is  the   Lamb  of  God  : 
Heaven,   and   earth,  and  hell  afflict   Him, 

While  He  bears  the  sinner's  load; 
*Tis   Hi-  blood,    and  that  alone, 
Can  for  human   guilt  atone. 

4  Joyful  truth  !     He  bore  transgression 

In  His  body  on   the   ci 
Through  His  blood,  there's  full  remission; 

All  for  Him   we   count  but  loss  ; 
Jesus  for  the   sinner  bleeds. 
Nothing  more  the  sinner  needs. 

122  L.   M.     Beddome  :  Gibbons. 

HE    SUFFERED. 

1   0  LORD,  when  faith  with  fixed  eyes, 
Beholds  Thy  wondrous  sacrifice, 

Love  rises  to  an  ardent  flame, 
And  we  all  other  hope  disclaim. 

375 


DEATH    OF    CHRIST. 

2  With  cold  affections  who  can  see 

The  thorns,  the  scourge,  the  nails,  the  tree, 
The  flowing  tears,  the  crimson  sweat, 
The  bleeding  hands,  and  head,  and  feet ! 

3  Jesus,   what  millions  of  our  race 

Have  been  the  triumphs  of  Thy  grace  ! 
And  millions  more  to  Thee  shall  fly 
And  on  Thy  sacrifice  rely. 

4  The  sorrow,  shame,  and  death,  were  Thine, 
And  all  the  stores  of  wrath  divine ! 

Ours  are  the  pardon,  life,  and  bliss : 
What  love  can  be  compared  to  this  ? 

123  L-   M.        Whitfield's  Coll. 

HE    WAS    CRUCIFIED. 

1  STRETCHED  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies, 

Hark !    His  expiring  groans  arise  ! 
See,  from  His  hands,   His  feet,  His  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide  1 

2  Believers  now,   behold  the  man ! 

The  Man  of  Grief  condemned  for  you, 
The  Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  slain, 
Weeping  to   Calvary  pursue. 

3  His  sacred  limbs  they  pierce,  they  tear, 

With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood, 
His  sacred  limbs  !   exposed  and  bare, 
Or  only  covered  with  His  blood. 

4  See  there  !  His  temples  crowned  with  thorns, 

His  bleeding  hands  extended  wTide, 
His  streaming  feet  transfixed  and  torn, 
The  fountain  gushing  from  His  side. 

376 


BEFni:  I"    T  1!  E     i    R<  >SS. 

5  Thou  dear,  Thou  suffering  Son  of  God, 
How  doth  Thy  heart  to  Burners  move 
Sprinkle  on  as  Thy   precious  blood, 
Constrain  us  with  Thy  dying  I 

124  Bs,  and  7- 

BEFORE   THE    CI 

1  SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in   I 

Which  before  the  (  ross   1   spend, 
life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
Fr<>ni  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 

2  Here  I  '11  sit,  for  ever,  viewing 

Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood; 

lions  drops!  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Truly  blessed   is  this  station, 

L  >w   bef  >re    His  i      ss  1     lie  ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
ating  in   His  languid  eye. 

4  Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Cr<  >ss  1  naze : 

Love  I  much,   I  Ve   much   :     g 
I  'm  a  miracle   of  grace. 

5  Love  and  grief,  my  heart  dividii 

With  my  tears  His  feet  I'll  bathe, 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from   His  death. 

6  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 

In   all   need   to   Jesus   go; 
Prove  His  wounds  each  day  more  healing, 
And  Himself  more  fully  know. 

32*  377 


DEATH    OF    CHRIST. 
125  L.  M.  Perry. 

'TIS  CHRIST  THAT  DIED. 

1  SINNERS  rejoice,  't  is  Christ  that  died : 
Behold,  the  blood  flows  from  His  side  ! 
To  wash  your  souls,   and  raise  you  high, 
To  dwell  with  God  above  the  sky. 

2  'Tis  Christ  that  died!  0  love  divine! 
Here  mercy,  truth,   and  justice  shine ; 
God  reconciled,  and  sinners  bought 
With  Jesus'  blood;  how  sweet  the  thought! 

3  ?T  is  Christ  that  died  !    a  truth  indeed. 
On  which  my  faith  would  ever  feed : 
Nor  let  the  works  that  I  perform 

Be  named,  to  swell  a  haughty  worm, 

4  'T  is  Christ  that  died  !  'tis  Christ  was  slain. 
To  save  my  soul    from  endless  pain ; 
'Tis  Christ  that  died,  shall  be  my  theme, 
While  I  have  breath  to  praise  His  name. 


126  S-  M.  Doddridge. 

CHRIST  UPON  THE   CROSS. 

1   BEHOLD  th'  amazing  sight, 

The  Saviour  lifted  high; 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight. 

Expire  in  agony. 

'2   For  whom   was  broke  that  heart? 

For  whom  these  sorrows  borne? 
Why  did  He  feel  that  piercing  smart. 

And  meet  that  bitter  scorn? 

378 


Til  E    l'A  INS   OF    EL  ELL. 

ft  For  love  of  us  lie  bled, 
And  all  in  torture  died; 
TPwaa  love  that  bowed  His  fiunting  head, 

And  oped  His  gushing  side. 

4  I  see,  and  I  adore, 
In  sympathy  of  love; 

I  feel  the  strong  attractive  power 
To  lift  my  soul  above. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords  as  these, 
Let  all  the   earth  combine, 

With   cheerful   ardour  to  confess 
The   energy   divine. 

0  In   Thee,   our  hearts  unite, 
Nor  share  Thy  griefs  alone, 

But   from  Thy  cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  Thy  triumphant  throne. 

127  C.  M.  Steele. 

HE   BORE  THE   PAINS  OF  HELL. 

1  AND  did  the  holy  and  the  just, 

The  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust, 
That  guilty   worms  might  rise  \ 

2  Yes,  the  Redeemer  in  His  soul, 

Sustained  the   pains  of  hell : 
The  wrath  of  God   without  control, 
On  Him  our  surety  fell. 

3  lie  took  the  dying  sinner's  place, 

And  suffered  in  his  stead; 
For  man,  O  miracle  of  grace ! 
For  man,  the   Saviour  bled ! 

379 


DEATH    OF    CHRIST. 

4  Dear  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  Thy  atoning  blood ! 
By  this  are  sinners  snatched  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

5  Jesus  my  soul,  adoring,  bends 

To  love  so  full,  so  free; 
And  may  I  hope  that  love  extends 
Its  sacred  power  to  me! 

6  AY  hat  glad  return   can  I  impart 

For  favours  so  divine ! 
Oh!    take  my  all,    this  worthless  heart. 
And  make  it  only  Thine. 

128  C.  M.  Yn'atts. 

THE   ONE    OFFERING. 

1  JESUS,  in  Thee  our  eyes  behold 

A  thousand  glories  more, 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polished  gold, 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  day, 

Was  on  their  altars  spilt; 
But  Thy  one  offering  takes  away 
For  ever  all  our  guilt. 

3  Once,  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears, 
Before  the  golden  throne. 

4  But  Christ,  by  His  own  powerful  blood, 

Ascends  above  the  skies; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  His  own  sacrifice, 

380 


IT    I<    FIN  I  SHED. 

129  L   ML  8,  Snurann. 

IT    is    FINISHED. 

1  "'TIS  finished  1"  bo  the  Saviour  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed   Bis  dying  head; 

u  T is  finished!91  yes,   the  race  is  run. 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  uTis  finished!'1  all  that  Heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the   ancient   prophets  said. 

Is  now  fulfilled,   as   was  designed. 
In  Christ,   the   Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  "Tis  finished!"   this,  His  dying  groan, 
Shall  sins  of  deepest   hue  atone ; 
Millions  shall  he  redeemed  from  death. 
By  this,    II is  last   expiring  breath. 

4  "'Tis  finished!"   Heaven  is  reconciled. 
And  all  the  powers   of  darkness  spoiled, 
Peace,  love,   and  happiness,  again 
Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

5  u'Tis  finished!"   let   the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through   all  the  nations  round  ; 
""Tis  finished  !"   let  the  echo  rly 

Th rough  heaven  and  hell,  through  earth  and  sky. 

130  l^s-  an<l  ~s-  Bo  wring. 

THE    CROSS    OF    CHRIST. 

1  IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory  ! 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time. 
All  the  light   of  sacred  story. 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  overtake  me, 

Hopes  deceive   and   fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the   cross  forsake  me, 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

381 


DEATH  OF    CHRIST. 

3  When   the   sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light   and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the   cross  the  radiance   streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified: 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

5  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory  ; 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time. 
All  the  light   of  sacred  story, 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

131  L.  M.  Watts. 

GLORYING    IX    THE    CROSS. 

1  WHEX  I  survey   the  wondrous  cross 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died ; 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 

And  pour  contempt    on   all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,   Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See,  from  His  Head,   His  hands.  His  feet, 

Sorrow  and   love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so   rich  a  crown  ! 

A  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands   my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

3S2 


GO   TO    GOLGOTHA. 

Vs.  Hastings. 

GO    TO    GOLGOTHA. 

1  GO  to  Golgotha  and  weep 

With  the   Buffering  Son  of  God, 
And  behold,   with   anguish  deep, 

Where  the   sacred   Victim  stood ; 
Like  a  lamb  to   slaughter  led, 
Every  friend  and  helper  tied. 

2  Go  to  Golgotha,   and  see 

All  the  heavens  in   sackcloth  hung, 
While  rebuke  and  blasphemy 

Issue  foal  from   every  tongue. 
Hear  that  agonizing  cry, 
While  the   rending  rocks  reply. 

3  Go  to  Golgotha,   and  tell 

Why  the  .  the  crown  of  thorn, 

Why  the  powers   of  earth  and  hell 

Join  in  ;'  hate  and  scorn; 

Why  such  innocence  in  tears, 
On  the  shameful  cross  appears. 

4  Go  to    Golgotha,   and  learn 

All  the  bitterness  of  sin: 
In  those  scenes   of  wrath  discern 

What  thine   own   desert  hath  been. 
Thine  the  shame,   reproach,   and  guilt; 
Twas  for  thee  that  blood  was  spilt. 

5  Go  to  Golgotha,  and  pray 

That  thy  sins  may  be  forgiven; 
He  on   whom  thy   burdens  lay, 
\"\v  is  Advocate  in  heaven. 

Lift  thine  eyes  to   His  ab< 
Trusting  in  the  Son  of  God. 


RESURRECTION    OF    CHRIST. 
RESURRECTION    OP    CHRIST. 

133  L  M. 

THE     RESURRECTION. 

1  'T  IS  finished,  the  Redeemer  cries ; 

When  lowly  bows  His  fainting  head : 
And  soon  tli'  expiring  sacrifice 
Sinks  to  the  regions  of  the  dead. 

2  'T  is  done,   the  mighty  work  is  done ! 

For  men  or  angels  much  too  great; 
Which  none  but  God's  eternal  Son, 
Or  would  attempt,   or  could  complete. 

3  'T  is  done,  old  things  are  past  away, 

And  a  new  state  of  thino-s  begun  ; 
A  kingdom  which  shall  ne'er  decay, 
But  shall  outlast  the  circling  sun. 

4  A  new  account  of  time  begins ; 

Now  our  dear  Lord  resumes  His  breath, 
Charged  with  our  sorrows  and  our  sins; 
Our  lives  to  ransom  by  His  death. 

5  Once  He  was  dead,  but  now  He  reigns, 

He  lives,  He  lives,  He  lives  again : 
Let 's  tell  our  joys  in  pious  strains, 
And  spread  the  glory  of  His  name. 

134  ^s  Madan's  Coll.' 

I  AM  THE  RESURRECTION. 

1  "  CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day," 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say ; 

Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  wort  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 

Lo !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more.         384 


THE   LORD    I-    RIS  EN ;. 

3  Vain  the  stone,   the   watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  buret   the  gates  of  hell : 
Death  in  vain  forbids   His  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened   Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King! 
Where,  0  death,   is  now  thy  sting! 
Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save: 
Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  gravel 

5  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth   and  heaven! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given] 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail!  the  resurrection,  Thou! 

5  Bs.  and  6s.  Hastings, 

THE    LORD    IS    RISEN. 

1  HOW  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn. 

That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb. 
Where  once  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

And  veiled  in  midnight  gloom! 
Oh  !  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain  ; 
The  Lord  is  risen,   lie  lives  again. 

2  Ye  mourning  saints,   dry  every  tear 

For  your  departed  Lord, 
14  Behold  the  place,   Tie  is  not  here," 

The  tomb  is  all   unbarred  : 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain, 
The  Lord  is  risen.   He  lives  again. 

3  Now,  cheerful  to   the   house  of  prayer, 

Your  early   footsteps   bend. 
The  Saviour  will   Himself  be  there, 

Y«>ur  Advocate  and  Friend: 
Once  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain, 
But  now  in  Christ,  ye  live  again. 
33  385 


RESURRECTION    OF    CHRIST, 

4  How  tranquil  now  the  rising  day, 

'Tis  Jesus  still  appears, 
A  risen    Lord  to  chase  away 

Your  unbelieving  fears; 
Ob  1   weep   no   more  your  comforts  slain. 
The  Lord  is  risen,  He  lives  again. 

5  And   when  the   shades  of  evening  fall. 

When  life's  last  hour  draws  nigh, 
If  Jesus  shines   upon  the  soul, 

How  blissful  then  to  die  ! 
Since  He  has  risen  that  once  was  slain, 
Ye   die  in   Christ,  to  live  again. 

136  L.   M.  Steele. 

Christ's  intercession. 

1  HE  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives ! 
What  joy  the  blessed  assurance  gives  : 
And  now  before  His  Father,  God, 

He  pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,   armed   with  frowns,   appears  ; 
But  in  the   Saviour's  lovely  face, 
Sweet  mercy  smiles  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,   ye   black  despairing   thoughts ; 
Above  our  fears,   above  our  faults, 

His  powerful   intercessions  rise, 
And  guilt   recedes   and  terror  dies. 

4  In  every   dark,   distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and   Satan  join  their  power, 
This  hope  repels  each  riery  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  His  heart. 

5  Great   Advocate,    almighty  Friend, 
On  Thee  alone   our  hopes  depend ; 

.  Oar  cause  can   never,   never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,   and  must  prevail. 

386 


FOR     I  NTERC  ESSIO  \. 
137  L   M-  XTedlet. 

I    KNOW    THAT     MY     REDEEMER    LI1 

1  I  KX<  >W   that  my   R<  d(  i  ra<  r  lii    ?  ; 
"What  comfort  this  sweet   sentei 

He  lives,   Ii«-   lives,  who  once  v 
He  lives,  my   ei  er-lii  ing  h 

2  He  livea  triumphant  from  ti. 
He  lives  eternally  to  save; 

He  lives  all  glorious  in  the  sky, 
He  lives  exalted  there  on  high. 

S   He  lives  to  bless  me  with  Hi-  I 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above: 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  livea  to  help  in  time  i 

4  He  liv(  -  •  _!ai:t  me  fresh  supply 
He  livea  I  _  ide  me  with  His  ej 
He   livea  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 

a  to   hear  my  soul's  complaint 

5  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fear-. 

He  livea  *      stop  and  wipe  my  tear-: 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives  all  blessings  to  impart. 

6  He  lives,  my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  Friend, 

He  lives  and  loves  me  to  the  end; 

He  lives,  and,  while  He  lives,  I  '11  - 

He  lives,  my  Prophet,   Priest,  and  King. 

7  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath, 
He  lives,  and   I  shall  conquer  death : 
He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare, 

He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  th< 

8  He  lives,   all  glory  to  His  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus  still  the  same; 
Oh!  the  sweet  joy  thia  sentence  gives, 

I  know  that  my   Redeemer  lives ! 

387 


THE   EXALTATION   OF   CHRIST 


EXALTATION    OF     CHRIST. 
133  C.  M.  Perronet. 

CORONATION  OF  CHRIST. 

1  ALL  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall  : 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown   Him,  Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  Him,   ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from   His  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem   of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown   Him,  Lord  of  all. 

3  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs   of  David's  line, 

Whom  David,   Lord  did  call ; 

The  God  incarnate  !  Man  Divine  1 

And   crown   Him,  Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  chosen  seed   of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And   crown   Him,   Lord  of  all. 

5  Sinners  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  worm  word  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown   Him,  Lord  of  all. 

C   Let  every  kindred,   every  tribe 
On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him,   Lord  of  all. 

7   Oh,  that   with   yonder  sacred  throng, 
We  at  His  feet  may  fall ; 
We  '11  join   the   everlasting  sono-, 
And  crown  Him,   Lord  of  all. 

3SS 


ASCKN  DED    I  N  TO    II  HAY  EN. 

139  L.  M.  Q   Wesley. 

II};     \>(   ENDED   INTO   HEAVEN. 

1  OUR  Lord  La  risen  from  the  dead, 

Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  Jngh  : 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 

Dragged  to  the   portals  of  the   sky. 

2  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,   ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way !  " 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And   wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene: 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  His  right, 
Receive  the  Kins:  of  dory  in. 

4  ""Who  is  the   King  of  glory,   who?" 

The  Lord,  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew . 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo!  His  triumphant  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
"Lift  up  your  heads,   ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way!" 

6  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory,   who?" 

The  Lord,   of  boundless  power  possessed, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all  for  ever  blessed. 

140  L-  M.  Medley. 

FORERUNNER. 

1    FAR,   far  beyond  these  lower  shies, 
Up  to  the  glories  all  His  own. 
Where  we  by  faith  lift  up  our  eyes. 
There  Jesus,   our  Forerunner,  's  gone. 

33*  389 


EXALTATION    OF   CHRIST. 

2  Amidst   the   shining  host  above, 

Where  His  blessed  smile  new  pleasure  gives, 
Where  all  is  wonder,  joy,  and  love ; 
There  Jesus,   our  Forerunner,  lives. 

3  Before  His  heavenly  Father's  face, 

For  every   saint  He  intercedes ; 
And  with  infallible  success, 

There  Jesus,   our  Forerunner,  pleads. 

4  We  shall,   when  we  in  heaven  appear. 

His  praises  sing,   His  wonders  tell ; 
And  with  our  great  Forerunner  there, 
For  ever  and  for  ever  dwell. 

14:1  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

THE  GLORY  OF  CHRIST  ENTHRONED. 

1  WITH  transport,   Lord,   our  souls  proclaim 
Tlf   immortal  honours  of  Thy  name; 
Although  ascended  to  Thy  throne, 

Thou  still  art  present  with  Thine  own. 

2  Uisfh  on  His  Fathers  royal  seat, 
O.r  Jesus  shone  divinely  great; 

Er i   Adam's   clay   with  life  was  warmed, 
Or  ( labriel's  nobler  spirit  formed. 

3  Through  all  succeeding  ages,  He 

The  same  hath  been,  the  same  shall  be ; 
Immortal  radiance  gilds  His  head, 
While  stars  and  suns  wax  old,  and  fade. 

4  The  same  His  power,  His  flock  to  guard ; 
The  same  His  bounty  to  reward : 

The  same  His  faithfulness  and  love, 
To  saints  on  earth  and  saints  above. 

5  Let  nature  change,  and  sink,  and  die ; 
Jesus  shall  raise  His  chosen  high; 

And  fix  them  near  His  heavenly  throne, 
In  glory  changeless  as  His  own.  39C 


AT   GOD'S    R  [G  IIT   II  AND. 
142  H.  M.  Q  Wesley. 

REJOICE,   THE   SAVIOUR   REIGNS. 

1  REJOICE,  the   Lord  is  King, 

Th'  ascended   King  adore ; 
Mortals,  give   thanks,   and  sing 

And  triumph   evermore  ! 
Lift  up  the  heart,    lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice.  . 

2  Rejoice,   the   Saviour  reigns, 

The  God   of  truth  and  love : 
When  He  had   purged  our  stains, 
He  took  His  seat  above : 
Lift  up  the  heart,   lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,   ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom   cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven  ; 
The  keys  of  death   and  hell, 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice. 
Rejoice  aloud,   ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ; 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take   His  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home  : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  Archangel's  voice. 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice. 

14:8  L-    M.  DODDRIDOE. 

AT  THE   RIGHT  HAND   OF   GOD. 

1  JESL^S  the  Lord  our  souls  adore, 
A  painful  sufferer  now  no  more ; 

At  the  right  hand  of  God  He  reigns 
<  Per  earth,  and  heaven's  extensive  plains. 

2  His  race  for  ever  is  complete; 
For  ever  undisturbed  His  seat ; 
Myriads  of  angels  round  Him  fly, 

And  sing  His  well  gained  victory.       391 


EXALTATION   OF   CHRIST. 

3  Yet  'midst  the  honours  of  His  throne, 
He  joys  not  for  Himself  alone; 

His  meanest   servants  share  their  part. 
Share  in  that  royal   tender  heart. 

4  Raise,  raise,   my  soul,  thy  raptured  sight 
With   sacred  wonder  and  delight  ; 
Jesns  at  (Sod's  right  hand  now  see. 
Entered   within  the   veil  for  thee. 

144  C.  M.  Kelly. 

THE   CROSS   AND   CROWN. 

1  THE  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns, 

Is  crowned   with   glory   now  ; 
A  royal  diadem   adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest   place  that  heaven  affords, 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right ; 
The  King  of  kings,  the  Lord  of  lords, 
He  reigns  in  glory  bright. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who   dwell  above, 

The  joy   of  all   below, 
To   whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants   His  name  to  know ; 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all   its  shame, 

With   all  its   o-iaee,   is  given; 
Their  name  an   everla>tino-  name, 
Their  joy,   the   joy   of  heaven. 

5  Thev  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

Thev  reio-n   with  Him  above; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6  The  cross  He  bore,  is  life  and  health. 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him: 
His  people's  hope,   His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme.  393 


COXQFKR  TN  G    KING. 
14:5  k  M.  Doddridge. 

JESUS  HATH   THE   KEY   OF  HE  A  VEX. 

1  WITH  what  delight  I  raise  my  eyes, 

And  view  the  courts  where  Jesus  dwells! 
Jesus,  who  reigns  above  the  skies, 
And  here  below  His  grace  reveals. 

2  Of  God's  own  house  the  sacred  key 

I-  borne  by  that  majestic  hand: 
Mansions  and  treasures  there  I  see 
Subjected  all  to  His  command. 

3  He  shuts,   and   worlds  might   strive  in  vain 

The  mighty  obstacle  to  move; 
He  looses  all  their  bars  again, 

And   who  shall  shut  the  gates  of  love ! 

4  Fixed  in  omnipotence.  He  bears 

The  glories  of  His  Father's  name: 
Sustains  His  people's  weighty  cares, 
Through  every  changing  age  the  same. 

5  My  little  all  I  here  suspend, 

Where  the  whole  weight  of  heaven  is  hung! 
Secure  I  rest  on  such  a  friend, 

And  into  raptures  wake  my  tongue. 

146  £■"•  and  7s.  Bakkwell. 

OUR  CONQUERING-  KINO. 

1   HAIL,  Thou  once  despised   Jesus, 

Hail,  Thou  bleeding,  conquering  King; 
Thou  didst    suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring ! 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Thou  didst  bear  our  sin  and  shame, 
Through  Thy  merit   we  find  favour; 
Life  is  given  through  Thv  name. 

393 


EXALTATION   OF   CHRIST. 

2  Paschal    Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid  : 
By  almighty  love  anointed. 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven. 

Through  the   virtue  of  Thy  bloody 
Opened  is  the   gate  of  heaven, 

Man  is  reconciled  to  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail !    enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee. 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side: 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare: 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory   we  appear. 

147  L.  M.  Watts. 

LORD   OF   ANGELS. 

1  GREAT  God,  to  what  a  glorious  height 

Hast  Thou  advanced  the  Lord,  Thy   £ 
Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light 

Are  made  the  servants  of  His  thr 

2  Before  His  feet,  their  armies  wait, 

And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they   move, 

To  manage  His  affairs  of  state, 
In  works  oi  vengeance  or  of  love. 

3  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet. 

Up  to  the  gates   of  Thine   abode 
Through  all  the  dangers  that   we  meet, 
In  travelling  o'er    the  heavenly  r<  ad. 

4  Lord,  when  we  leave  this  mortal  ground, 

And  Thou  shalt  bid  us  rise  and  come, 
Send  Thy  beloved  angels  down. 
Safe  to  conduct  our  spirits  home. 

394 


COMING   TO    JUDGMENT. 

148  L.  M.  Watts. 

COMING   TO   JUDGE   THE   WORLD. 

1  XOW  to  the  Lord,  that  made  us  know 

The  wonders  of  His  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 

And  strains   of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  He  that   cleansed  out  foulest   sins, 

And  washed  us  in  His  richest  blood; 
T  is  He  that  makes  us  priests   and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus,   our  atoning   Priest, 

To  Jesus,   our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed, 
And  everv  tonrnie  His  glory  sing. 

4  Behold !    on  flying  clouds  He  comes, 

And  every  eye  shall  see  His  face; 
Though  with  our  sins  Ave  pierced  Him  once. 
He  now  displays  His  pardoning  grace. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day ; 
Come,  Lord  !    nor  let  Thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  Thy  chariots  long  delay. 

149  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Olivers. 

SURELY  I   COME   QUICKLV. 

1   LO !  He  comes,   with  clouds   descending, 
Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain  ! 
Thousand  thousand   saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train  : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Jesus  now   shall  ever  reign. 

395 


EXALTATION   OF   CHRIST. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold   Him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty : 
Those,  who  set'  at  naught  and  sold  Him7 
Pierced  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply   wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see. 

3  Every  island,   sea,   and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth,   shall  flee  away: 

All  who  hate   Him  must,   confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day; 

Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment !    come  away ! 

4  Xow  redemption,   long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ! 
All  His  saints,  by  men  rejected, 
Xow  shall  meet   Him  in  the  air ! 

Hallelujah  ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear  ! 

5  Answer  Thine   own  bride  and  Spirit : 

Hasten,  Lord,   and  quickly  come! 

The  new  heaven   and  earth  t'  inherit, 

Take  Thy   weeping  exiles  home: 

All  creation 
Travails,  groans,  and  bids  Thee  come  I 

6  Yea!    amen!    let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine   exalted  throne  ! 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory: 
Claim  the  kingdoms  for  Thine  own! 

Oh !    come   quickly, 
Hallelujah!    come,  Lord,  come  J 

396 


JUDGMENT   WELCOMED. 
150  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Olivers 

THE  JUDGMENT  WELCOMED. 

1  LO!    He  cometli!    countless  trumpets 

Blow  to  raise  the  sleeping  dead  ; 
'Midst  ten   thousand   saints  and   angels 
See  their  great  exalted  Head. 

Hallelujah, 
Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God  ! 

2  Now  His  merit,   by  the  harpers. 

Through  th'  eternal  deep  resounds; 
Now  resplendent   shine  His  nail-prints, 

Every  eye   shall   see  His  wounds; 

They,   who  pierced  Him, 
Shall  at   His   appearance  wail. 

3  Full  of  joyful  expectation. 

Saints,  behold   the  Judge  appear ! 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  Him, 
Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear : 

Hallelujah, 
Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine 

4  "Come,  ye  blessed  of  My  Father, 

Enter  into  life  and  joy; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows. 
Endless  praise  be  your  employ;" 

Hallelujah, 
Welcome,   welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Now  at  once  they  rise  to  glory, 

Jesus  brings  them  as  their  King, 
There,  with  all  the  hosts  of  heaven, 
They  eternal  anthems  sing ; 

Hallelujah, 
Boundless  glory  to   the  Lamb. 

■34  397 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 
THE    HOLY    SPIRIT. 

151  C.   M.  CoTTERILL. 

EFFUSION   OF  THE   SPIRIT. 

1  LET  songs  of  praises  rill  the  sky! 

Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  His   Spirit  from  on  high, 
According  to  His  word. 

2  The  Spirit,  by  His  heavenly  breath, 

New  life   creates  within. 
He  quickens   sinners  from  their  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sin. 

0  The  things  of  Christ   the  Spirit  takes, 

And  to  our  hearts  reveals; 
Cur  bodies  He  His  temple  makes, 
And  our  redemption   seals. 

4   Come,  Holy  Spirit,   from  above, 
With  Thy  celestial  fire; 
Come,  and  with  names  of  zeal  and  love, 
Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire ! 

152  C.  M.  Beddome. 

WORK  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

1  THE  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind. 

Blows  when  and  where  He  please; 
How  happy  are  the  men  who  feel 
The  soul  enlivening  breeze. 

2  He  forms  the  carnal  mind  afresh, 

Subdues  the  power  of  sin, 
Transforms  the  heart  of  stone  to  flesh, 
And   plants  His  grace   within. 

3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love, 

Applies  redeeming  blood, 
Bids  both  our  guilt   and  grief  remove, 
And  brings  us  near  to  God.  398 


PRAYER    FOR    THE   SPIRIT.  .  ^ 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead,    benighted  soul, 
With  light,   and  life,  and  joy; 
None  can  Thy  mighty  power  control, 
Thy  glorious  work  destroy. 

153  C.  M.  Haweis. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE   SPIRIT. 

1  GREAT  Spirit,  through  whose  mighty  power 

All  creatures  live  and  move, 

On  us  Thy  benediction  shower, 

Inspire  our  souls  with  love. 

2  Hail,   Source  of  light,   arise  snd  shine, 

Darkness  and  doubt   dispel ; 
Give  peace  and  joy,  for  we  are  Thine, 
In  us  for  ever  dwell. 

3  From  death  to  life  our  spirits  raise, 

Complete  redemption  bring; 
Xew  tongues  impart,  to  speak  the  praise 
Of  Christ,   our  God  and  King. 

4  Thine  inward  witness  bear,  unknown 

To  all  the  world  beside ; 
Exulting,  then,   we'll  show  and  own 
Our  Jesus  glorified. 

J^)4r  L.  M.  \Yatts, 

POWER  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 

1  ETERXAL  Spirit  !  we  confess 

And  sing  the   wonders  of  Thy  grace: 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  Thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn   to  day; 
We  learn  the  meaning  of  Thy  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord 

399 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin; 
Our  wild  imperious  lusts  subdue 
And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  Thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awrake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

155  L.  M.  Steele. 

INDWELLING  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 

1  DEAR  Lord,  and  shall  Thy  Spirit  rest 

In  such  a  wretched  heart  as  mine? 
Unworthy  dwelling  !  glorious  Guest ! 
Favour  astonishing,  divine! 

2  When  sin  prevails,   and  gloomy  fear, 

And  hope  almost  expires  in  night, 
Lord,  can  Thy  Spirit  then  be  here, 

Great  spring  of  comfort,  life  and  light? 

3  Sure  the  blessed  Comforter  is  nigh; 

'T  is  He  sustains  my  fainting  heart ; 
Else  would  my  hopes  for  ever  die, 
And  every  cheering   ray  depart. 

4  When  some  kind   promise  glads  my  soul, 

Do  I  not  find  His  healing  voice 
The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  drooping  powers  rejoice? 

5  "Whene'er  to  call  the  Saviour  mine, 

With  ardent   wish  my  heart  aspires; 
Can  it  be  less  than  power  divine, 

Which  animates  these  strong  desires? 

400 


WITNESS    OF   THE   SPIRIT. 

6  What  less  than  Thine  almighty  word 

Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust; 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  Thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,   my  treasure,  and   my  trust  ? 

1  And  when  my   cheerful  hope  can  say, 

UI  love  my  God,  and  taste  His  grace;'1 
Lord,  is  it  not  Thy  blissful  ray, 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace 

8  Let  Thy  kind   Spirit  in  my  heart 
For  ever  dwell.   0  God  of  love; 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 


156 


s.  M.  C.  Wesley 

OF  THE    SPIRIT. 


1  SPIRIT  of  faith,   come  down 
Reveal  the  things  of  God, 

And  make  to  us  the  Saviour  known, 
And  witness  with  the  blood. 

2  'T  is  Thine  the  blood  I   apply, 

And  give   as   each   to  see, 
That   He  who   did  foT  sinners  die, 
Hath  surely   died  for  me. 

3  No  one    can  truly  sav, 
That  Jesus  i<  the  Lord, 

TTnless  Thou  take  the  veil  away, 
And  breathe   the  living  ^vord. 

4  Then,   only  then,   we  feel 
Our  interest  in  His  blood, 

And  cry,   with   joy  unspeakable, 

"Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God." 
M*  401 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 

157  L.  P.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

THE   EARNEST   OF  THE   SPIRIT. 

1  COME,   Holy  Ghost,   all  quickening  fire, 

Come,   and  in  me  delight  to  rest; 
Grant  the  supplies  that  I  require: 

Oh!    come,   and  consecrate  my  breast 
The  temple   of  my  soul  prepare, 
And  fix  Thy  sacred  presence  there. 

2  My  peace,   my   life,  my  comfort  Thou, 

My  treasure  and  my  all  thou  art; 
True  witness  of  my  sonship,  now, 

Engraving  Christ  upon  my  heart, 
Seal  of  my   sins  in  Him  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  love,  and   pledge  of  heaven, 

3  My  Comforter,  mark  out  Thine  heir, 

Of  heaven  a  larger  earnest  give; 
With  clearer  light  Thy  witness  bear, 

More  actively  within  me  live; 
Let  all  my  powers  Thy  presence  feel, 
And  deeper  stamp  Thyself  the  seal. 

158  £s-  and  7s.  irr.  Toplady. 

THE   HOLY   SPIRIT  INVOKED. 

1  HOLY  GHOST,  dispel  our  sadness, 

Pierce  the  clouds   of  sinful  night ; 
Come,  Thou  Source  of  sweetest  gladness, 

Breathe  Thy  life  and  spread  Thy  light; 
Loving  Spirit,   God  of  peace, 
Great  Distributer  of  grace, 

Rest  upon  this  congregation ! 

Hear,  Oh!    hear  our  supplication. 

2  From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure,, 

As  a  gracious  shower,  descend ; 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 
Man  can  wish,  or  God  can  send. 

402 


GRIEVING   THE   SPIRIT, 

0  thou  Glory  shining  down 
From  the  Father   and  the  Sox, 

Grant  us  Thy  illumination! 
Kest  on  all  this  congregation. 

3  Come,  Thou  best   of  all  donations, 

God  can  give,   or  we  implore; 
Having  Thy  sweet   consolations, 

We  need  wish   for  nothing  more: 
Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Now  descending  from   above. 

Rest  on  all  this  congregation ! 

Make  our  hearts   Thy  habitation. 

159  (  -  ML        Campbell's  Coll. 

GRIEVING  THE   SPIRIT. 

1  THE  God  of  grace  will  never  leave, 

Or  cast  away  His   own: 
And  yet  when  we  His  Spirit  grieve^ 
His  comforts  are   withdrawn. 

2  If  noisy  war  or  strife  abound. 

We  grieve  the  peaceful  Dove; 
His  gracious  influence  is  found 
In   paths  of  truth   and  love, 

3  Should    we  indulge  one  secret  sin, 

Or  disregard  His  laws. 

His  succours  and  support  within, 

The  Spirit  vexed   withdraws. 

4  To  sin.   Oh !    leave  us  not  a  prey. 

Nor  vet   to  Satan's  hand: 
Bin   o-uide   us,   in   the  heavenly  way, 
To  our   Immanuel's  land. 

403. 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 

160  L.   M.  BuRDER. 

THE   SPIRIT  SOUGHT. 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,    calm  my  mind, 

And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God ; 
Remove  each  vain  and  worldly  thought, 
And   lead  me  to  Thy  blessed  abode. 

2  Hast  Thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire? 
Oh!    kindle  now   the  sacred  flame; 

And  make  me  burn  with  pure  desire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And   let  me  now  my  Saviour  see; 
Oh!    soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  heart, 
And  bid  my   spirit  rest  in  Thee. 

161  7s.  Stocker. 

INFLUENCES   OF  THE   SPIRIT. 

1  GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  divine, 
Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine; 
Let  my  guilty  fears  remove, 

Fill  me  with  Thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me; 
Set  the  burdened   sinner  free; 
Lead  me  to   the   Lamb  of  God, 
AVash  me  in   His  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and   peace   to  me  impart, 
Seal  salvation    on  my  heart ; 
Breathe  Thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy   divine, 
Keep  me,   Lord,   for  ever  Thine. 


I  N  V  0  C  A  T  I  0  N . 

162  ^  Reed, 
an  in  vocation. 

1  HOLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,   with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  hath  sin,    without  control, 
Held  dominion   o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,   with  joy   divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes   depart. 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,   all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  every  idol   throne, 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

163  C.  M.  Cotterill, 

THE  SPIRIT   ACKNOWLEDGED   AND   DESIRED. 

1  ETERNAL   Spirit,  God  of  truth, 

Our  contrite  hearts   inspire; 
Kindle  a  flame   of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure   desire. 

2  'Tis  Thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind, 

"With  guilt  and  fear  oppressed ; 
'Tis  Thine  to  bid  the   dying  live, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 

What  e'er  that  sin  may  be ; 
That  we,  in   singleness  of  heart, 
May  worship  only  Thee. 

405 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear, 

That  we  're  the  sons  of  God  ; 
Redeemed  from   sin,  and  death,  and    hell, 
Through   Christ's  atoning  blood. 

164  C.  M,  Doddridge. 

THE   CHOICEST  GIFT. 

1   GREAT  Father  of  each  perfect  gift, 
Behold   Thy  servants  wait ; 
With  longing  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
We  flock  around  Thy  gate. 

5  Oh!  shed  abroad  that  choicest  gift, 

Thy  Spirit  from  above. 
To  cheer  our  eyes  with  sacred  light, 
And  fire   our  hearts  with  love. 

£   Blessed  earnest   of  eternal  joy, 
Declare  our  sins  forgiven : 
And   bear  with   energy  divine, 
Out  raptured  thoughts  to  heaven. 

4  Diffuse,  0  God,   Thy  copious  showers, 
That  earth  its  fruit  may  yield, 
And  change  the  barren  wilderness 
To  Oarmel's  flowery  field. 

165  8s.  and  7s.  C.  Wesley 

BRFATKTXG   AFTER  HOLINESS. 

I   LOYE  divine,  all  love  excelling! 

Joy  of  heaven,  to   earth  come  dowif 
Fix  in  us  Thy    bumble   dwelling: 

All   Thy   faithful    mercies  crown. 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all   compassion! 

Pure  unbounded    love,  Thou  art! 
Visit  us  with   Thy   salvation, 
Enter  every  trembling  hear'^ 

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LONGED  FOR. 

2  Breathe,  Oh!    breathe,   Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast  ! 
Let  as  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  rind  Thy  promised  rest. 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be; 
End  of  faith,   as  its  beginning. 

Set  our  hearts   at   liberty. 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy   life  receive ! 
Suddenly  return,   and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave! 
Thee  we  would   be   always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  precious  love. 

4  Finish,  then,  Thy  new   creation; 

Pure,  unspotted,   may  we  be; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation, 

Perfectly  secured  by  Thee: 
Changed  from  glory  unto  glory, 

Till   in  heaven  we  take  our  place; 
Till  we  cast   our  crowns  before  Thee, 

Lost  in   wonder,   love  and  praise! 

166  C.  M.  Watts. 

BREATHING-  AFTER   THE   HOLY   SPIRIT. 

1  COME,   Holy   Spirit,   heavenly  Dove, 

With   all  Thy   quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame   of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we   grovel  here  below, 

Fond   of  these   trifling  toys: 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  jovs. 

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HOLY    SPIRIT. 

3  In  vain  we  tune   our  formal  sonorg, 

In  vain  we   strive  to  rise, 
Hosannas  languish   on  our  tongues, 
And  our   devotion   dies. 

4  Dear  Lord !  and   shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,    dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  faint,   so  cold  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Corne,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

167  C.  P.  M.  Hart. 

THE   OUT-POURIXG    OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

1  WHEX  the  blessed  day  of  Pentecost 
Was  fully  come,  the  Holy  Ghost 

Descended  from  above; 
Sent  by  the  Father  and  the  Son: 
The  Sender  and  the  Sent  are  one, 

The  Lord  of  life  and  love. 

2  But  were  the  first  disciples  blessed 
With  heavenly  gifts?  And  shall  the  rest 

Be  passed  unheeded  bv? 
*    What!  Has  the  Holy  Ghost  forgot 
To  quicken  souls,  that  Christ  has  bought, 
And  let  them  lifeless  lie? 

3  No,  Thou  almighty  Paraclete! 

Thou  shedd'st  Thy  heavenly  influence  yet; 

Thou  visit' st  sinners  still; 
Thy  breath  of  life,  Thy  quickening  flame, 
Thy  power,  Thy  Godhead,  still  the  same, 

We  own,  because  we  feel. 

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DECREES    OF    GOD. 


THE    DECREES    OF    GOD. 
168  C.  M.  Watts. 

SOVEREIGNTY   OF   GOD. 

1  KEEP  silence,  all  created  things, 

And  wait  your  "Maker's  nod: 
My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 

Hang  on  His  firm  decree: 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Xor  borrows  leave,  to  be. 

3  Chained  to  His  throne  a  volume  lies, 

With  all  the  fates  of  men; 
With  every  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  th'   eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  His  counsels  shine; 
Each  opening  leaf,   and  every  stroke, 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here,  He  exalts  neglected  worms. 

To  sceptres  and  a  crown; 
And  there,  the  following   page  He  turns, 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 

6  Xot  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why, 

Xor  God  the  reason  gives: 
Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry 
Between  the  folded  leaves. 

7  My  God,  I  wrould  not  long  to  see 

My  fate,  with  curious  eyes: 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise. 
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DECREES   OF   GOD. 

8  In  Thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 
Oh!  may  I  find  my  name, 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

169  Us-  an<i  8s.  Kennedy, 

DISTINGUISHING  GRACE. 

1  IX  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 

Ye  pilgrims,  for  Zion  who  press, 
Break  forth  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  days, 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love,  from  eternity  fixed  upon  you, 

Broke  forth  and  discovered  its  flame, 
When  each  with  the  cords  of  His  kindness  He 
drew, 
And  brought  vou  to  love  His  great  name. 

3  Oh!  had  not  He  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 

Your  bosoms  His  love  had  ne'er  felt: 
You  all  would  have  lived,  would  have  died  too 
in  sin, 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 

4  What  was  there  in  you  that  could  merit  esteem, 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight? 
'T  was  "Even  so,  Father,"  you  ever  must  sing, 
u  Because  it  seemed  good  in  Thy  sight." 

5  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  His  holy  name, 

To  Him  all  the  glory  belongs; 
Be  yours  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  His 
fame, 
And  crown  Him  in  each  of  vour  songs. 


410 


ELECTION   SOVEREIGN   AND   FREE. 
170  L.  M.  Watts. 

ELECTION  SOVEREIGN  AND  FREE. 

1  BEHOLD!  the  potter  moulds  the  clay, 

His  vessel  forms  himself  to  please: 
Such  is  our  God,  and  such  are  we. 
The  subjects  of  His  just  decrees. 

2  Doth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 

O'er  all  the  mass;  which  part  to  choose, 
And  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end, 
And  which  to  leave  for  viler  use  i 

3  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high, 

Dispense  His  favours  as  He  will; 

Choose  some  to  life,   while  others  die; 

And  yet  be  just  and  glorious  still  ? 

4  What,  if  to  make  His  terror  known, 

He  lets  His  patience  long  endure, 
Suffering  vile  rebels  to  go  on, 

And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure? 

5  What,  if  He  mean  to  show  His  grace, 

And  His  electing  love  employ 
To  mark  out  some  of  mortal  race, 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joy  \ 

6  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 

And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust; 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust 3 

7  But  Oh!  my  soul,   if  truth  so  bright 

Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight; 
Yet  still  His  written  will  obey, 
And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

8  Then  shall  He  make  His  justice  known: 

And  the  whole  world,  before  His  throne, 
With  joy,  or  terror,   shall  confess 

The  glory  of  His  righteousness.        411 


DECREES   OF   GOD. 

171  L.  It  Watts. 

THE  SAFETY  OF  THE  ELECT. 

1  WHO  shall  the  Lord's   elect  condemn? 

'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls; 
And  mercy  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell? 

'Tis  Christ  that  suffered  in  their  stead, 
And  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  Him  rising  from  the  dead. 

3  He  lives!  He  lives!  and  sits  above 

For  ever  interceding  there: 
Who  shall   divide  us  from  His  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair? 

4  Shall  persecution  or  distress, 

Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness? 
lie,  that  hath  loved  us,  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too, 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power, 

It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour: 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope; 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 

Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  His  mercy  to  remove, 

Nor  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  love, 

172  C.  M.  Toplady. 

ELECTED  TO  HOLINESS. 

1   HOW  vast  the  benefits  divine, 
Which  we  in  Christ  possess! 
We're  saved  from  guilt  and  every  sin, 
And  called  to  holiness. 

412 


CREATION   AND   PROVIDENCE. 

2  'Tis  not    for  works  which  we  have  done, 

Or  shall  hereafter  do; 
But  He,  of  His  electing  love, 
Salvation  doth  bestow. 

3  The  glory,  Lord,  from  first  to  last, 

Is  due  to  Thee  alone; 
Aught  to  ourselves  we  dare  not  take, 
Or  rob  Thee  of  Thy  crown. 

4  Our  glorious  Surety  undertook 

Redemption's  wondrous  plan; 
And  grace  was  given  us  in  Him, 
Before  the  world  began. 

5  Safe  in  the  arms  of  sovereign  love 

We  ever  shall  remain; 
Nor  shall  the  rage  of  earth  or  hell 
Make  Thy  dear  counsels  vain. 

6  Not  one  of  all  the  chosen  race 

But  shall  to  heaven   attain, 
Partake  on  earth  the  purposed  grace, 
And  then  with  Jesus  reign. 


CREATION    AND   PROVIDENCE. 
173  C.  M.  Steele. 

CREATION. 

1  LORD,  when  onr  raptured  thought  surveys 
Creation's  beauties  o'er, 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  Thy  praise, 
And  bids  our  souls  adore. 

"2  Where'er  we  turn  our  gazing  eyes, 
Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise, 
And  speak  their  source   divine. 

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PROVIDENCE. 

3  The  living  tribes  of  countless  formsr 

In  earth,  and  sea,  and  air, 
The  meanest  flies,  the  smallest  worms. 
Almighty  power  declare. 

4  Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness,  Lord, 

In  all  Thy   works  appear : 
And  Oh!    let   man  Thy  praise  record, 
Man,  Thy   distinguished  care. 

5  From  Thee  the  breath  of  life  he  drew; 

That  breath  Thy  power  maintains: 
Thy  tender  mercy,  ever  new, 
His  brittle  frame  sustains. 

6  Yet  nobler  favours  claim  his  praise, 

Of  reason's  light  possessed  ; 

By  revelation's  brightest  rays, 

Still  more  divinely  blessed. 

174:  L-  M.         Watts:  Newton 

PRIMITIVE   STATE   OF  MAN. 

1  ADAM  in  Paradise   was  placed, 

Our  natural  and  our  federal  head ; 
AYith  holiness  and   wisdom  graced, 
In    his  Creator's  image  made. 

2  Blessed  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 

Upright   and   happy,   firm  he  stood ; 
Till  he  debased   himself  to  sense, 
And  ate  of  the  forbidden  food. 

3  His  soul,   at  first  a  holy  flame, 

Was  kindled  by   his   Maker's  breath; 
But  stung   by   sin,    it  soon  became 

The  seat  of  darkness,   strife,  and  death, 

414 


ITS    BLESSINGS. 
175  C.  M.  Steele, 

THE  BLESSINGS  OF  PROVIDENCE. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 

Kind  Guardian  of  my  days, 
Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record. 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  Thy  indulgent  care; 
Long  ere  I  could    pronounce   Thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Around  my  path   what  dangers  rose! 

What  snares  spread  all  my  road  ! 
No  power  could  guard  me  from  my  foes, 
But  my  Preserver,  God. 

4  How  many  blessings  round  me  shone, 

Where'er  I  turned  mine  eye  ! 
How  many  passed,  almost  unknown, 
Or  unregarded,  by! 

5  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  Thy   exhaustless  store; 
But  ah!    in  vain  my  labouring  thought 
Would  count  Thy  mercies  o'er. 

6  While  sweet   reflection,  through  my  dr.ys 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace; 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  my  praise, 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace. 

V  Yes,  I  adore  Thee,  gracious  Lord,. 
For  favours  more  divine; 
That  I  have  known  Thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  Thy  glories  shine. 

8   Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 
And  every  weakness  dies, 

Complete  the  wonders  of  Thy  grace. 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies.  415 


PROVIDENCE. 

9  Then  shall  my  joyful  powers  unite 
In  more  exalted  lays; 
And  join  the  happy  sons  of  light, 
In  everlasting  praise. 

176  L.  M.  Rylaxd. 

MY  TIMES  ARE  IN  THY  HAND. 

1  RESISTLESS  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
Immensely  great !    immensely  wise ! 
My  times  are  all  within  Thy  hand ; 
And  all  events  at  Thy  command. 

2  My  times  of  sickness  and  of  health, 
My  times  of  penury  and  wealth, 
My  times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 

My  times  of  triumph  and  relief. 

3  Sad  times,  the  tempter's  power  to  prove. 
Blessed  times,  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love, 
Must  all  begin,   and  last,  and  end, 

As  best  shall  please  my  God  and  Friend. 

4  Though   plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly, 
Till  He  commands,  I  cannot  die: 

No;    not  a  single  shaft    can  hit, 

Till  God,  who   guards  my  life,  sees  fit. 

5  Oh!    Thou,  tremendous,  wise  and  just! 
In  Thy  kind  hands  my  life  I  trust ; 
Yea,  had  I  somewhat  dearer  still. 

It  should  be  Thine,   and  at  Thy  will. 

6  May  I,  at  all   times,   own  Thy  hand, 
And  still  to  Thee   surrendered  stand; 
Convinced  that  Thou  art  God  alone, 
May  I  and  mine  be  all    Thy  own. 

416 


MYSTERIOUS. 

7  Thee,  Lord,  at  all  times  will  I  bless, 
For,  having  Thee,  I  all  possess; 
Nor  can  I  e'er  bereaved  be, 
Since  Thou  wilt  never  part   with  me. 

177  CL  M.  Cowpbr. 

THE  MYSTERIES   OF  PROVIDENCE. 

1  GOD  moves   in   a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And   rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never  failing*  skill. 
He  treasures   up   His  bright  designs, 
And   works   His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take. 

The  clouds,   ye  so  much   dread, 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on   your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust   Him  for  His  grace: 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes   will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  everv  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain; 
God  is  His  own  intrepreter. 
And'  He  will  make  it  plain. 

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PROVIDENCE. 

178  L.  M.  Beddome. 

WISDOM  OF  PROVIDENCE. 

1  WAIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will! 

Tumultuous  passions,   all  be  still ! 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise; 
His  providence  and  ways  are  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells. 
Performs  His  work,  the  cause  conceals; 
But  though  His  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth   support  His  throne. 

3  In  heaven,   and   earth,   and  air,   and   seas, 
He  executes  His  firm  decrees; 

And  by  His  saints  it  stands  confessed 
That  what  He  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  my  soul,   submissive  wait. 
Prostrate  before  His  awful  seat; 
And  'midst  the  terrors  of  His  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 

179  l°s-  and  11s-  Newton. 

THE   LORD   WILL  PROVIDE. 

1  THOUGH  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  affright; 
Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all  unite: 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide; 
The  scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

2  The  birds,  without  barn  or  store  house,  are  fed; 
From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our  bread: 
His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be  denied ; 
So  long  as  'tis  written,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

-3  T\'e  may,  like  the  ships,  by  tempests  be  tossed 
On  perilous  deeps,  but  cannot  be  lost; 
Though  Satan  enrages  the  wind  and  the  tide, 
The  promise  engages,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

41 S 


IT   IS   WELL. 

4  His  call  we  obey,  like  Abra'm  of  old, 

Not  knowing  our  way,  but  faith  makes  ns  bold; 
For,  though  we  be  strangers,   we  have  a  good 

guide, 
And  trust  in  all  dangers,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

5  When  Satan  appears  to  stop  up  our  path, 
And  fill  us  wTith  fears,  we  triumph  by  faith; 

He  cannot  take  from  us,  though  oft  He  has  tried, 
This    heart    cheering    promise,    the    Lord    will 
provide. 

6  He  tells  us  we're  weak,  our  hope  is  in  vain, 
The  good,  that  we  seek,  we  ne'er  shall  obtain; 
But  when  such  suggestions  our  spirits  have  plied, 
This  answers  all  questions,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

7  No  strength  of  our  own,  or  goodness,  we  claim ; 
Yet,   since  Ave  have  known   the   Saviour's  great 

name, 
In  this  our  strong  tower  for  safety  we  hide : 
The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

8  When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in  view, 
This  work  of  His  grace  shall  comfort  us  through: 
±so  fearing  or  doubting,  with  Christ  on  our  side ! 
We  hope  to  die  shouting,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

180  C.   M.  Hoskins. 

IT  IS  WELL. 

1  IT  shall  be  well,  let  sinners  know, 

With  those  who  love  the  Lord : 
His  saints  have  always  found  it  so, 
When  resting  on  His  word. 

2  Peace,  then,  ye  chastened  sons  of  God, 

Why  let  your  sorrows  swell ! 
Wisdom  directs  our  Father's  rod, 
His  word  savs,   It  is  well. 

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PROVIDENCE     . 

3  Though   you  may  trials  sharp  c::  .:::c, 

From  sin,   or  death,   or  hell ; 
Your  heavenly  Father's  love  is  sure, 
And,  therefore,  it  is  well. 

A  Soon  will  your  sorrows  all  be  o'er, 
And  you  shall  sweetly  tell. 
On  Canaan's  calm  and  pleasant  shore, 
That  all  at  last  is  well. 

181  C.  M.  Watts. 

GOD   OUR  PRESERVER. 

1  LET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 

Nor  death  nor  danger  fear  ; 
While  we  confess,  O  Lord  !  to  Thee, 
What  feeble  things  Ave  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone ; 
Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand    strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  't  is  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God,  that  formed  us  first ; 
Salvation  to  th'   almighty  Name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  #r  life,  or  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we  '11  adore : 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

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COMFORTING. 

182  L.   M.  COLLETT. 

DIVINE    GUIDANCE. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  various  shifting  scene 

Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good ; 
Thy  hand,   O  God,  conducts  unseen 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care, 

Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  each  their  necessary  share, 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,   health  and  pain. 

3  Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends,   or  power, 

Fix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball  ? 
When  most   secure,  the  coming  hour, 
If  Thou  see  lit,  may  blast  them  all. 

4  When  lowest  sunk  with  grief  and  shame, 

Filled  with   affliction's  bitter  cup  ; 
Lost  to  relations,  friends  and  fame, 
Thy  powerful  hand  can  raise  us  up. 

o  Thv  powerful  consolations  cheer; 

Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep  fetched  sigh; 
Thv  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear, 
That  secret  wets  the  orphan's  eye. 

6  Thus  far  sustained,  and  clothed  and  fed, 

Through  life's  tumultuous  scenes  we've  come; 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

And  lead,  and  bring  us   safely  home. 

183  L-  Mi  E.  Scotx. 

RELIANCE   ON   GOD. 

1   BEXEATH  a  numerous  train  of  ills, 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in   Thee,   our  God, 
O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

36  421 


M  A  N ' S   RU1  X .. 

2  Parent  and  Husband,  Guard  and  Guide,, 

Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one; 
On  Thee  we  cast  our  heavy  cares, 
And  comfort  seek  from  Thee  alone. 

3  Our  Father,   God,  to  Thee  we  look ; 

Our  Rock,  our  Portion,  and  our  Friend* 
And  on  Thy  covenant  love  and  truth, 
Our  sinking*  souls  shall   still  depend. 


MAN'S    RUIN. 
184  C.   M.  Watts. 

INABILITY   OF   SINNERS. 

1  SIX,  like  a  venomous  disease, 

Infects  our  vital  blood  : 
The  only  help  is  sovereign  grace, 
The  sole  physician,  God. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And  we  draw  near  to  death  ; 
But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead, 
With   His  almio'htv  breath. 

3  Madness,  by  nature,  reigns  within; 

The  passions  burn  and  rage; 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 

4  We  lick  the   dust,   we  grasp  the  wind, 

And   solid  good  despise; 
Such  is  the  folly   of  the  mind, 
Till  Jesus  makes  us   wise.    • 

5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 

We  drink  the  poisonous  gall; 
And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell; 
But  grace  prevents  the  fall. 

422 


ORIGINAL    SIN. 

6  The  man.  p<  ssess    I    /  long  ti      I    mbs, 
Cuts  his  owd  flesh,  and   eries; 
He  foams  s,   I  -  les: 

:i  the  foul  spirit  fli 

185  <-•  M.  Watts. 

ORIGINAL    SIX. 

1  NOW  back  with    huml  look 

On  our  original; 

How  is  our  nature   dashed   and  bi 
In  our  first  father's  fall! 

2  To  all  that  *s  g 

But  prone  1      all  that's  ill; 
What  dreadful   darkness   \    ils   our  mind! 
II  sti     I       >ur  will! 

3  C  0  wretche 

B  :  breath. 

The  first   y  _         -          gins  t 

De]  ravity  and  death. 

4  Wild  and  unv. 

Will  all  :  s  be; 

How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly   ti 

5  What  mortal  power  from  things 

Can  pure  productions  bring 
Who  can  command   a  vital  sti 
Fro m  an  i  n fe cte d   spring! 

6  Yet.  mighty  God,   Thy  woncb 

I  an  make  our  nature  clean: 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,   death,   and   sin. 

7  The   second  Adam  can   i    - 

The  ruins  i  f  the  first; 

Hosanna  to  I      b  sov  reign  power. 

That  new   creates  our  dust!  423 


MAX'S   RUIX. 

180  ^s-   an(l  6s-  IfMWTim 

THE   ALARM. 

1  STOP,  poor  sinners,   stop  and   tliink 

Before  you  further  go ; 
"Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  woe  ? 
On  the  verge  of  ruin  stop, 

Now  the  friendly  warning  take, 
Stay  your  footsteps  ere  you  drop 

Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  His  will  oppose? 
Fear  ye  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  He  breaks  His   foes? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

Which  His  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth   shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  \ 

o  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  you  to  His  bar? 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom 

Will  fill  you  with  despair! 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd; 

You  shall  mark  their  crimson  dye; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

And  what  can  you  reply? 

•4  Though  your  heart  were  made  of  steely 
Your  forehead  lined  with  brass ; 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

Those  who  now   despise  His  grace, 
"Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 
And    hide  us  from   His  face." 

42i 


SINNERS   EXHORTED. 

187  C.   M.  DoBELL. 
THE  BROAD     ROAD   AND   THE    NARROW  WAY. 

1  SINNERS,  behold  that  downward  road 

Which  leads  to  endless  woe: 
What  multitudes  of  thoughtless  souls, 
The  road  to  ruin   g<  i ! 

2  But  yonder  see  that   narrow  way. 

Which  leads  to  endless  bliss; 
There  see  a  happy,   chosen  few, 
Redeemed  by  sovereign   grace. 

3  They  from   destruction's  city  came, 

To  Zion  upward   tend: 
The  Bible  is  their  precious  guide, 

And  God  Himself  their  friend. 

4  Lord.  I  would  now  a .  pilgrim  be, 

Guide  Thou  my  feet  aright: 
I  would  not  for  ten  thousand  worlds 
Be  banished  from  Thy  sight. 

188  •>•  Newton, 
sinners  exhorted  in  view  of  judgment. 

1  SINNER,  art  thou  still  secure? 

Wilt  thou   still  refuse  to  pray? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hands  endure 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day? 

2  See,  His  mighty   arm   is  bared! 

Awful  terrors  clothe   His  brow! 

For  His  judgment   stand  prepared: 
Thou  must   either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  His  presence  nature  shake-. 

Earth  affrighted  hastes   to  flee; 
Solid   mountains  melt  like  wax, 
What  will  then  become   of    thee! 

36*  425 


MAX'S    RUIN. 

4  Who  His  advent  may  abide? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide, 

When  the  world  is  wrapped  in  flame? 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  Thy  grace! 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath, 
And  our  souls  be  called  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

6  Let  us  now  our  day  improve, 

Listen  to  the  gospel  voice; 
Seek  the  things  that  are  above; 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys. 

189  H.  M.  Lee. 

DEATH  CLOSES  THE  DAY  OF  GRACE. 

1  WHEN  frowning  death  appears, 
And  points  his  fatal  dart, 
What  dark  foreboding  fears 
Distract  the  sinner's  heart! 


The  dreadful  blow 
Xo  arm  can  stay, 


But,  torn  away, 
He  sinks  to  woe. 


2  Now,  every  hope  denied, 
Bereft  of  every  good, 
He  must  the  wrath  abide 
Of  an  avenging  God; 


No  mercy  there 
Will  greet  his  ear, 


Nor  wipe  the  tear 
Of  black  despair. 


3  Sinners,  awake,  attend, 

And  flee  the  wrath  to  come; 
Make  Christ,  the  Judge,  your  friend, 
And  heaven  shall  be  your  home. 


His  mercy  nigh 

Now  points  the  path 


That  leads  from  death 
To  joys  on  high. 

426 


SINXERS   WARNED. 

190  C.  M  Doddridge. 

EXHORTATION  TO  REPENTANCE. 

1  KEPENT,  the  voice  celestial  cries, 

Nor  longer  dare  delay; 
The  wretch  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 

Overlooks  the  crimes  of  men; 
His  heralds  are  despatched  abroad, 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  Together  in  His  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess; 

Accept  the  offered  Saviour  now, 

Nor  trifle  with  His  grace. 

4  Bow,  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  His  bar: 
For  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 
And  turns  to  vengeance  there. 

5  Amazing  love,  that  yet  will  call, 

And  yet  prolong  our  days! 
Our  hearts,  subdued  by  goodness,  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

191  C.  M.  Doddridge. 
Warning  against  the  abuse  of  divine  goodness. 

1  UNGRATEFUL  sinners,  whence  this  scorn 

Of  God's  long  suffering  grace? 
And  whence  this  madness,  that  insults 
Th'  Almighty  to  His  face? 

2  Is  it  because  His  patience  waits, 

And  pitying  bowels  move, 
You  multiply  transgressions  more, 
And  scorn  His  offered  love? 

427 


MAN'S    RUIN. 

3  Dost  thou  not  know,   self  blinded  man, 

His  goodness  is  designed 
To  wake  repentance  in  thy  soul, 
And  melt  thy   hardened  mind? 

4  And  wilt  tbou   rather  choose  to  meet 

Th'  Almighty   as  thy  foe; 
And  treasure  up  His  wrath  in  store 
Against  the   day  of  woe? 

5  Soon  shall   that   fatal   day  approach, 

That  must   thy   sentence  seal. 
And  righteous  judgments,  now  unknown, 
In  awful  pomp   reveal. 

6  While  they,   who,   full  of  holy  deeds, 

To  glory   seek  to   rise, 
Continuing  patient  to  the  end, 
Shall  gain  tlr  immortal  prize. 

192  "s.  T.  Scott. 

TO-DAY    THE     SEASON    OF    MERCY. 

1  HASTEX,   sinner,  to  be  wise; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Wisdom,  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Lest  thy  season   should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this   evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Lest  thy  lamp  should   cease  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

42S 


SINNERS   WARNED. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blessed 

Stay  not  for  the, morrow's  sun: 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

193  S.  M.  Newtot, 

FALSE  REFUGES  EXPOSED. 

1  DESTRUCTION'S  dangerous  road, 

What  multitudes  pursue! 
While  that,  which  leads  the  soul  to  God, 
Is  known  or  sought  by  few. 

2  Believers  enter  in 

By  Christ,   the  living  door ; 
But  they,  who  will  not  leave  their  sin, 
Must  perish  evermore. 

3  If  self  must  be  denied, 
And  sin  forsaken  quite ; 

They  rather  choose  the  way  that 's  wide, 
And  strive  to  think  it  right. 

4  Encompassed  by  a  throng. 
On  numbers  they  depend; 

Thev  think  so  manv  can't  be  wrono;, 
And  miss  a  happy  end. 

5  But  numbers  are  no  mark 
That  men  will  right  be  found ; 

A  few  were  saved  in  Xoah's  ark, 
For  many  millions  drowned. 

6  Obey  the  gospel  call. 

And  enter  while  you  may; 
The  rloek  of  Christ  remains  still  small, 
And  none  are  safe,  but  they. 

7  Lord,  open  sinners'   eyes. 
Their  awful  state  to  see; 

And  make  them,  ere  the  storm  arise, 
To  Thee  for  safety  flee.  429 


MAX'S    RUIN. 

194  C.  M.  Wilks. 

BOAST  NOT  OF  TO-MORROW. 

1  WHY  should  we  boast  of  time  to  come, 

Though  but  a  single  day? 
This  hour  may  fix  our  final  doom. 
Though   strong,   and  young,   and  gay. 

2  The  present  we  should  now  redeem; 

This  only  is  our  own; 
The  past,  alas  !    is  all  a  dream, 
The  future   is  unknown. 

3  Oh!    think,   what  vast  concerns  depend 

Upon  a  moment's  space; 
When  life  and  all  its  cares  shall  end 
In   vengeance   or  in  grace. 

4  Oh!  for  that  power  which  melts  the  heart 

And  mounts  the  soul  on  high, 
Where  sin,  and  grief,  and  death  depart, 
And   pleasures  never  die. 

5  There  we  with  ecstacy  shall  fall 

Before  Immanuel's  feet ; 
And  hail  Him  as  our  All  in  all, 
In  happiness  complete. 

195  H-M. 

CALL  TO   THE   YOUNG. 

1   UP,  for  thy  life,  young  soul ! 
Foes  gather  round  thee  fast : 
Up,  for  the  swift  hours  roll 
Thy  favoured  season  past. 


Now  thou  art  strong, 
Gird  for  the  fis^ht. 


Decay,  ere  long, 

Shall  waste  thy  inigL^ 

430 


(A  LL   TO   THE   YOUNG. 

2  Christ   and   His   ransomed   band, 

Towards  heaven  thy  soul  allure  ; 
Glorious  at  His  right  hand, 
While  joys  on  high  endure. 
There  rest  complete :       I  Whose  early  feet 
Thrice  welcome  they,  His  call  obey. 

3  Mark,   now,  from  realms  above, 

The  Spirit  o'er  thee  bends : 
Gift  of  the  Saviour's  love, 
Him,  God  the  Father  sends : 
He  leads  secure;  I  Make  victory  sure, 

His  sword  and  shield  j       Make  Satan  yield. 

4  God  and  His  saints  invite  ; 

Hell  warns  with  dreadful  voice ; 
Life,  death,  all  things  unite 
To  press  thy  timely  choice. 
"List  to  that  call !  I  Trust  now  thine  all, 

On  Jesus'  side,  In  Him  abide. 

196  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

LIFE  A  VAPOUR. 

1  TO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  Thine, 
Lodged  in  Thy  sovereign  hand; 

And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  Thy  command. 

•  2  The  present  moment  flies, 
And  bears  our  life  away  ; 
Oh  I  make  Thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day  ! 

3  Since  on  this  winged  hour 

Eternity  is  hung, 
Awake  by  Thine   almighty  power, 

The  aged  and  the  young. 

431 


MAX'S   RUIN. 

4  "  One  thing"  demands  our  care, 

Oil !  be  it  still  pursued, 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 

Should  never  be  renewed. 

197  L.  M. 

WHY  WILL  YE  DIE  ? 

1  WHY,  thoughtless  sinner,  wilt  thou   die? 

Why  yield  to  Satan's  fatal  charm  ? 
Why  wilt  thou  yet  believe  the  lie, 
That  sin  can  do  thy  soul  no  harm? 

2  God  has  pronounced  the  sinner's  doom ; 

In  ruin  soon  his  course  must  end  : 
Wilt  thou  in  sin  on  peace  presume, 
Or  on  vain  confidence  depend  ? 

3  Hast  thou  an  arm  like  God  most  high, 

In  equal  war  with  Him  to  meet  ? 
Canst  thou  His  thunderbolts  defy, 

Or  quench  His  flames  beneath  thy  feet? 

4  Peace  is  proclaimed  !  Oh  !  bless  the  sound 

Of  pardon,  bought  with  love  divine  ; 
God  has  Himself  the  ransom  found, 
Which  could  atone  for  sins  like  thine. 

J.98  L-   M.  DODDRIDGE 

ONE  THING  NEEDFUL. 

1  WHY  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares, 
That  life  which  God's  compassion  spares,  ' 
"While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot? 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  His  dying  love  ? 

Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain? 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain? 

432 


W  ATCH    AND    PRAY. 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue ; 
Not   so  will  heaven   and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hoot 

4  Almighty  Godj   Thy  grace   in/ 

Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart ; 
Nor  let   us  waste,  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  Thy  compassion  spares. 

199  8s.  and  6s.  Hastings. 

GO.   WATCH   AND   PRAY. 

1  GO,  watch  and  pray:  thou  canst  not 

How  near  thine  hour  may  be  : 
Thou  canst  not  know  how  soon  the 
May  toll  its  notes  for  thee. 

Death's  countless  snares  beset  thy  way  : 
Frail  child  oi  dust,   go,   watch  and  j 

2  Fond  youth,  while  free  from 

-  thy  firm  pulse   heat   high  \ 
Do  hope's  glad  visions,   bright   and  I 

Sparkle  before  thine   < 
Soon  these  must   change,   must  pass  away  : 
Frail  child  of  dust,   go,   watch  and  ; 

3  Ambition,   stop  thy  panting  breath  : 

Pride,  sink  thy  lifted  eye  ! 
Behold !  the  caverns  dark  with  death 

Before  you  open  lie. 
The  heavenly  warning  now  obey  ; 
Ye   sons  of  pride,   go,   watch  and  pray. 

4  Thou  aged  man.  life's  wintry   storm 

Hath  seared  thy  vernal  bloom  ; 
With  trembling  limbs  and  wasting  foijfify 

Thou  'rt  bending  to  the  tomb. 
And  can  vain  hope  lead  thee  astrc     . 
Go!  weary  pilgrim,  watch  and  pi 
37  433 


THE   LAW. 
200  C-  &  Hoskins. 

YE  MUST  BE  BORN  AGAIN. 

1  OUR  nature 's  totally  depraved ; 

The  heart  a  sink  of  sin; 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  saved; 
We  must  be  born  again. 

2  That,  which  is  born  of  flesh,   is  flesh, 

And  flesh  it  will  remain; 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again.*" 

3  Spirit  of  life,  Thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain: 
Bear  witness,  Lord,  in  every  heart, 
That  we  are  born  again. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  us  now  begin 

To  trust  and  love  Thy  word, 
And,  by  forsaking  every  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 


THE    LAW 
201  L-  M.  Watts. 

SUMMARY  OF  THE  LAW. 

1  THUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, 

"Let  all  thy  inward  powders  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker,   and  thy  God, 
With  utmost  vigour  and  delight. 

2  Then  shall  thy  neighbour,  next  in  place, 

Share  thine  affections  and  esteem; 
And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 

Measure,  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 

434: 


_ 


THE   DECALOGUE. 

3  The  substanc  •  this,   that   Muses  spoke, 

This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove: 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke; 
The  law  demands  a  perfect  love. 

4  But  Oh !  how  base  our  passions  are ! 
This  holy  law   we  can't  fulfill: 
Regenerate  our  souls,   O  Lord, 

Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  Thy  will. 

202  C.  M.  Gibbons. 

THE  TEX  COMMANDMENTS. 

1  THAT  God  who  made  the  world  on  hio-h, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  sea, 
Own  as  Thy  God,  and  to  His  name 
In  homage  bow  thy  knee. 

2  Let  not  a  shape  which  hands  have  wrought 

Of  wood,   or  clay,   or  stone. 
Be  deemed  thy  God :  nor  think  Him  like 
Aught,   thou  hast  seen  or  known. 

3  Take  not  in   vain  the  name  of  God: 

Nor  must  thou  ever  dare 
To  make  thy  falsehood  pass  for  truth, 
By  His  dread  name  to  swear. 

4  That  day  on  which  He  bids  thee  rest 

From  toil,  to  pray,   and  praise; 
That  day  keep  holy  to  the  Lord, 

And  consecrate   its  rays. 

5  Thy  father  and  thy  mother  love. 

Both  honour  and  obey; 
So  shall   thy  life  be  blessed  with  peace, 
And  lengthened  be  thy  day. 

435 


THE    LAW. 

6  The  blood  of  man   thou  shalt  not  shed, 
Nor  wrath,   n<>r  malice  feel; 
To  maim,   or  hurt,   or  wish  him  dead, 
Is  in  thy  heart  to  kill. 

*I  Promiscuous  lusts  the  Lord  forbids, 
But  honours  wedlock  pure; 
Vast  is  the  guilt   of  wicked  lusts, 
Their  punishment  is  sure. 

8  Thou  shall  not,   or  from  friend  or  foe, 

Take  aught  by  force  or  stealth; 
Thy  goods,  thy  stores  must  grow  from  right, 
Or  God  will  curse  thy  wealth. 

9  Xo  man  shalt  thou,  by  a  false  charge, 

Or  crush  or  brand  with  shame  : 
Dear  as  thine  own,   so  wills  thy  God, 
Must  be  his  life  and  name. 

10  Thy  soul  one  wish  shall  not  let  loose 

For  that   which  is  not  thine; 

Live  in  thy  lot,   or  small  or  'great  : 

For  God  hath  drawn  the  line. 

11  Oh!    may  the  Lord,  who  gave  these  laws, 

Write  them  on  every  heart, 
That  all  may  feel  their  living  power, 
Xor  from  His  paths  depart ! 

203  8.  M.  Harrison 

SPIRITUALITY   OF  THE   LAV.'. 

1  THE  law  of  God  is  just, 
A  strict  and  holy  way; 

And  he,  that  would  escape  the  curse, 
Must  all  the   law  obey. 

2  Not  one  vain   thought  must  rise 
Not  one  unclear^   desire; 

He  must  be   holy,  just,   and  wise, 

Who  keens  the  law   entire.  436 


CONVECTION   OF  SIX. 

3  If  in   one  point   he  fail, 

In  thought   or  word  or  deed, 
The  curses  of  the  law  prevail, 
And   rest  upon  his  head. 

4  I  tremble  and  confess; 
O  God!    I  am  accursed: 

Guilty,   I  fall  before  Thy  face, 
And  own  Thy  sentence  just. 

5  But  does  the  curse  still  rest 
Upon  my  guilty  head  ? 

No;    Jesus,  let  His  name  be  blessed! 
Hath  borne  it  in  my  stead. 

6  He  hath  fulfilled  the  law, 
Obtained  my  peace  with  God  ; 

Hence  doth  my  soul  her  comforts  draw, 
And  leave  her  heavy  load. 

204  L-  M.  Rippox's  CoLLo 

PRACTICAL   USE   OF  THE   MORAL  LAW. 

1  0  LORD,  my  soul  convicted  stands 
Of  breaking  all  Thy  ten  commands: 
And  on  me  justly  might'st  Thou  pour 
Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  shower. 

2  But  thanks  to  God,  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warned  me  of  approaching  harms; 
And  now  O  Lord,  my  wants  I  see; 
Lost  and  undone,  I  come  to  Thee, 

3  I  know  my  fig-leaf  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  Thy  broken  law  redress; 
Yet  in  Thy  gospel  plan  I  see. 
There 's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

37*  4ST 


THE    LAW. 

4  There,  I  behold  with  wonder,  Lord  f 
That  Christ  hath  to  Thy  law  restored 
Those  honours  on  th'  atoning  day, 
AYhich  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  power  and  love, 
Displayed  to  rebels  from  above  ! 

Do  Thou,  O  Lord?>  my  faith  increase 
To  love  and  trust  Thy  plan  of  grace. 

205  0.  M.  Watts. 

CONVICTION  OF  SIX  BY  THE  LAW. 

1  LORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 

And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before. 

Till,  terribly  I  saw, 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Was  Thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my   soul  the  heavy  load, 

My  sins  revived  again;     . 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  wrere  slain. 

5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath: 

For  grace  and  power  to  save; 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

438 


CONVICTION   OF   MISERY. 

206  L-  M.  Watts. 

ALL  THINGS  BUT  LOSS  FOR  CHRIST. 

1  XO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before. 
To  trust  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

2  Xow  for  the  love   I  bear  His  name, 

What  was  my  gain,   I  count  my  loss; 
My  former  pride   I  call  my  shame. 
And  nail  my   glory  to  His  cross. 

3  Yes;    and   I  must   and  will  esteem 

All  things  but   loss  for  Jesus1  sake: 
Oh !    may  my   soul  be  found  in  Him, 
And  of  His  righteousness  partake! 

4  The  best   obedience   of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  Thy  throne; 
But  faith  can  answer  Thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

207  C.  M.  Watts. 

CONVICTION   OF  MISERY   BY   THE   LAW. 

1  VAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

On  their  own  works  have  built : 
Their  hearts  by  nature  are  unclean, 
And  all   their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew   and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without   a  murmuring  word, 
And  the   whole  r?cc  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty   before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify   us  now ; 
Since  to  convince,   and  to  condemn,. 
Is  all    the   law  can  do. 

439 


THE   LAW. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  Thy  grace, 
When  in  Thy  name  we  trust ! 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

208  L-  M.  Brownb. 

THE  FIRST  COMMAND. 

1  ETERNAL  God!  Almighty  cause 

Of  earth  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown ; 
All  things  are  subject  to  Thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  Thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  Being  singly  stands, 

Of  all  within  itself  possessed  ; 
Controlled  by  none  are  Thy  commands; 
Thou  from  Thyself  alone  art  blessed. 

3  To  Thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay; 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  Thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands; 

Their  idol-deities  dethrone : 
Reduce  the  world  to  Thy  command, 
And  reign,  as  Thou  art,  God  alone. 

209  L.  M.  Keedham. 

THE  SECOND    COMMAND. 

1  THOU  art,  O  God!  a  spirit  pure, 

Invisible  to  mortal  eyes  ; 
Th'  immortal,  and  th'  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature   changes,  and  her  works 

Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure,  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

440 


THIRD    COMMANDMENT. 

8  Thou  great  Invisible  !  what  hand 

Can  draw  Thy  image,  spotless,  fair  1 
To  what  in  heaven,   to  what  on  earth. 
Can  men  tlT   immortal  KiDg  compare? 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 

Of  gold  and  silver,   wood  and  stone ; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens, 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

5  My  soul,   thy  purest  homage  pay. 

In  truth  and  spirit  Him   adore  ; 
More  shall  this  please,  than  sacrifice, 
Than  outward  forms  delight  Him  more. 

210  C*  M-  Xeedham. 

THE    THIRD   COMMAND. 

1  HOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 

Of  our  eternal  King: 
Thrice  holy  Lord  !  the  angels  cry, 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Holy  is  He  in  all  His  works, 

And  truth  is  His  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  His  sight. 

3  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mindr 

Pay,   0  my  soul,  to  God ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart 
To  His  sublime  abode. 

4  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  His  name. 

Abhor  the  lips  profane : 
Let  not  thy  tongue  the  Lord  blaspheme, 
Nor  take  His  name  in  vain. 

441 


THE   LAW*. 

5  Thou  holy  God!  preserve  niy  soul 
From  all  pollution  free; 
The  pure  in  heart,   and  hands,  and  lips, 
Alone  Thy  face  shall  see. 

211  l.  M. 

AN  OATH  FOR  CONFIRMATION. 

1  WHEN  God  His  gracious  promise  made 
To  faithful  Abra'm  and  his  seed, 

To  show  His  grace  and  truth  to  both, 
Confirmed  the  promise  with  an  oath, 

2  So,  by  an  oath,  in  every  age, 

The  saints  their  promise  oft  engage; 
When  questions  rise  of  death  or  life, 
An  oath  confirms  and  ends  all  strife. 

3  Christians  the  truth  will  ever  say, 
Their  yea  be  yea,  their  nay  be  nay; 
And  with  conscientious  dread  refrain 
From  swearing  any  oath  profane. 

4  But  when  great  facts  demand  high  proo£ 
They  honour  God  by  solemn  oath; 

And  thereby  teach  the  world  to  own 
The  Judge  eternal  on  His  throne. 

5  The  fear  of  God  is  thus  maintained, 
And  men  from  perjury  restrained; 
Religious  oaths  may  be  abused, 
T>ut  may  not  therefore  be  refused. 


442 


PERJURY. 

6  Christians,  the  worthiest  men  on  earth, 
Who  cherish  peace,  and  love  the  truth,. 
Will  put  religion's  sacred  seal 
To  what  is  held  the  last  appeal. 

212  C.  M.  Watts. 

PERJURY. 

1  LET  those  who  bear  the  christian  name 

Their  holy  vows  fulfil: 
The  saints,  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Delight  to  do  His  will 

2  True  to  the  solemn   oaths  they  take 

Though  to  their  hurt  they  swear; 
Constant  and  just  to   all  they  speak; 
For  God  they  know  can  hear. 

3  Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree, 

Nor  flattering  words  devise  : 
They're  sure  the  God  of  truth  can  see 
Through  every  false  disguise. 

4  Deceits  they  hate,   they  dread  all  lies, 

Whatever  forms  they  wear; 
Preferring  death  to  perjuries, 
They  dare  not  falsely  swear. 

5  Lo!  from  above  the  Lord  descends, 

And  brings  the  judgment  down : 
He  bids  His  saints,   His  faithful  friends, 
Eise  and  possess  their  crown. 

6  While  Satan  trembles  at  the  sight, 

And  devils  wish  to  die ; 
Where  will  the  faithless  hypocrite 
And  perjured  liar  fly? 

443 


THE   LAW. 

213  li  Mi.  J.  Stennett. 

THE  FOURTH   COMMAND. 

1  RETURN,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blessed; 
Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 

Another  Sabbath  is  beorm. 

© 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds; 
Provides  a  blessed  foretaste  of  heaven, 
On  this  day  more  than  all  the  seven. 

3  Oh!  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 

And  draw  from  Christ  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

4  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest; 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  With  joy,  great  God,  Thy  works  w7e  scan, 
Creation's  scene,  redemption's  plan: 
With  praise,   we  think  on  mercies  past, 
With  hope,  wre  future  pleasures  taste. 

6  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  comforts,  pass  away; 

How  sweet,  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one,  that  ne'er  shall  end! 

214  C.  M.  Mason. 

DELIGHT  IN  ORDINANCES. 

1  COME,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  Thy  sheep, 
On  this  sweet  day  of  rest; 
Oh!  bless  this  nock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  a  heavenly  rest. 

144 


THE   E T E R N A L   C ABBATH. 

2  Welcome  and  precious  to  my  soul, 

Are  these  sweet  days  of  love ; 
But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep, 
When  I  shall  rest   above! 

3  I  come,  I  wait,   I  hear,   I  pray, 

Thv  foot-steps.   Lord.  I  trace; 
Here,  in  Thine   own   appointed  way, 
I  wait  to  see  Thy  face. 

4  These  are  the  sweet  and  precious  days 

On  which  my  Lord  iVe  seen; 
And  oft,  when  feasting  on  His  word, 
In  raptures  I  have  been. 

5  Oh!  if  my  soul,  when  death  appears, 

In  this  sweet  frame  be  found: 

I  '11  clasp  my  Saviour  in  mine  arms. 

And  leave  this  earthly  ground. 

6  I  long  for  that  delightful  hour, 

AVhen  from  this  clay  undre-sed. 
I  shall  be  clothed  in  robes  divine, 
And  made  for  ever  blessed. 

215  L-  M.  Doddridge, 

THE  ETERNAL   SABBATH. 

1  THIXE  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above: 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
"With  cheerful  hope  and  warm  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Xor  sin  nor  hell  shall  reach  the  place; 
Nor  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
T\ Inch  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

38  U5 


THE    LAW. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 

No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun; 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long-expected  day!  begin; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin: 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 


216  S.  M.  "Watts, 

lord's  day  morning. 

1  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise! 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  His  saints  to-day ; 

Here  we  may  sit,   and  see  him  here, 
And  love,   and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  my  great  God  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of   pleasurable    sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this ; 

And  sing,  and  bear  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


446 


LORD'S    DAY    EVENING. 

217  C.  M.  S.  Browne 
lord's  day  evening. 

1  FREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns. 

To  shed  its   quickening  beams ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,   Lord,  forgive ; 
We  would  be  like  Thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  Thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end. 

4  There  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air. 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear. 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

218  Us.  Bulmer. 

REST    OF    THE    SABBATH. 

1  HOW  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  this  day  of  repose, 
On  which  the  Redeemer  triumphantly  rose, 
Confirming  His  mission,  by  leaving  the  dead, 

To  comfort  the  mourners,  who  left  Him  and  fled. 

2  His  work  then  completed,  our  Sabbath  began, 
A  day  of  rejoicing  to  penitent  man  ; 

For  when  the  Messiah  had  entered  His  rest. 
The  gospel  our  freedom  and  pardon  expressed. 

3  With  Him  may  we  rest  in  the  favour  divine, 
Until  in  His  kingdom  above  we  shall  shine 
More  bright  than  the  sun,  in  the  robes  of  free  grace 
And  never  remove  from  the  sight  of  His  face. 

447 


THE    LAW. 

4  0  Saviour,  assist  us,  Thy  Spirit  impart, 
To  change  and  to  sanctify  every  heart ; 
Divinely  instructed  from  evil  to  flee, 
May  we  never  wander  from  peace  and  from  Thee, 

219  r,  m. 

THE    FIFTH    COMMAND. 

1  GREAT  Source  of  order,  Maker  wise  ! 
"Whose  throne  is  high  above  the  skies  ; 
We  praise  Thy  name ;    Thy  laws  ordain, 
That  order  shall  on  earth  obtain. 

2  Let  each '  inferior  rank  revere 
All  such  as  their  superiors  are ; 
And  let  superiors  also  do 
What's  right  by  each  inferior  too. 

3  To  Thee  may  each  united  house, 

At  morn  and  night,  present  its  vows ; 
Oh !    may  each  family  proclaim 
The  honours  of  Thy  glorious  name. 

220  C.  M.  Watts. 

HONOUR    TO    MAGISTRATES. 

1  ETERNAL  Sovereign  of  the  sky  ' 

And  Lord  of  all  below ; 

We  mortals  to  Thy  n  ajesty 

Our  first  obedience   owe. 

2  Our  souls  adore  Thy  throne  supreme; 

And   bless  Thy  providence, 
For  magistrates  of  various  name, 
Our  glory  and  defence. 

3  Where  laws  and  liberty  combine 

To  make  the  nation  blessed ; 
There  magistrates  with   lustre  shine, 
And   states  are  governed  best, 

448 


ANXIETY    FOR    CHILDREN. 

4  Nations  on  firm  foundations  stand, 

While  virtue  finds  reward  ; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land, 
Bv  justice  and  the  sword. 

5  To  magistrates  be  honour  paid, 

To  laws  obedience  shown ; 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 

221  C.  M.  Greek. 

ANXIETY   OF  BELIEVERS  FOR  THEIR  CHILDREN. 

1  THOUGH  parents  may  in  covenant  be, 

And  have  their  heaven  in  view ; 
p  They  are  unhappy,  till  they  see 
Their  children  happy  too. 

2  Their  hearts  with  inward  anguish  bleed, 

\Yhen  all  attempts  prove  vain 
To  save  their  race  from  paths,  that  lead 
To  everlasting  pain. 

3  They  warn,  indulge,  correct,  beseech. 

While  tears  in  torrents  flow  ; 
And  't  is  beyond  the  power  of  speech 
To  tell  the  griefs  they  know. 

4  Till  they  can  see   victorious  grace 

Their  children's  souls  possess, 
The  sparkling  wit,  the  smiling  face, 
But  add  to  their  distress. 

5  "Shall  cruel  spirits  drag  thee  down 

To  darkness  and  despair ; 
Beneath  th'  Almighty's  angry  frown, 
To  dwell  for  ever  there  1 

38*  U9 


THE    LAW. 

6  Saviour,  the  dreadful  scene  forbid ! 
Look  down,  dear  Lord,  and  bless; 
We  '11  wrestle  hard,  as  Jacob  did  ; 
May  we  obtain  success  !" 

222  L-  M.  Hyde. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE    CHILDREN  OF  THE   CHURCH. 

1  DEAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 

From  Thy  secure   enclosure's   bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joys  away. 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found, 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  Thine, 

That  Thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear, 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, 

The  sign  of  covenant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,   sinful  years, 

Ob  !  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be  : 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears. 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  Thee. 

4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  Thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wanderers  to  Thy  fold  restore. 

223  Q.  M.  Doddridge. 
Jacob's  vow. 

1  0  GOD  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed, 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led. 

2  Our  vows,  onr  prayers,  we  now  present, 

Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  : 
God  of  our  fathers  !  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

450 


TRAINING    OF    CHILD  REX. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path   of  life, 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  : 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  lit  provide. 

4  Oh  !   spread  Thy  covering  wings  around. 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode, 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  Such  blessings,  from  Thy  gracious  hand, 

Our  humble  prayers  implore, 
And  Thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 
Our  portion  evermore. 

224  8.  M.  Hastings. 

TRAINING  OF  CHILDREN. 

1  0  GOD  of  Abra'm,  hear 

The  parents'  humble  cry ; 

In  covenant  mercy  now  appear, 

"While  in  the  dust  we  lie. 

2  These  children  of  our  love 
In  mercy  Thou  hast  given. 

That  we  through  grace  may  faithful  prove 
In  training  them  for  heaven. 

3  Oh  !  grant  Thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Their  hearts  to  sanctify  ; 

Remember  now  Thy  gracious  word, 
Our  hopes  on  Thee  rely. 

4  Draw  forth  the  melting  tear, 
The  penitential  sigh  ; 

Inspire  their  hearts  with  faith  sincere, 
And  fix  their  hopes  on  high. 

451 


THE    LA  W. 


5  These  children  now  are  Thine, 
We  give  them  back  to  Thee ; 

Oh !  lead  them  by  Thy  grace  divine, 
Along  the  heavenly  way. 


225  fs.  Mother's  H.  B. 

TEACH  THY   CHILDREN. 

1  LORD,  assist  us  by  Thy  grace, 
To  instruct  our  infant -race  ; 
Grant  us  wisdom  from   above, 
Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Let  us  in  Thy  peace  abide, 
In  Thy  promises  confide, 
While  our  seed  with  ready  zeal, 
Learn  of  us  to   do  Thy  will. 

3  May  we  teach  them   day  by  day, 
In  the  house  and  by  the  way. 
When  they  rise  or  go  to  rest, 

Till  Thy  truth  shall  make  them  blessed. 

4  While  in  childhood's  tender  age, 
They  unfold  the   sacred  page, 
May  they   see   in   every  line, 
Kindling  rays   of  light  divine. 

5  Precious  Saviour,   hear  our  prayer, 
We   commit  them  to  Thy  care  ; 

Be  their  Shepherd   and  their  Guile, 
Bring  them  to  Thy  bleeding  side. 


452 


PRAYER    FOR    THE    YOU: 
22g  L.  M.  Conders  Coll. 

PRAYER    FOR    THE    YOUNG. 

1  GREAT  Saviour,  wild  didst  condescend 

Young  children  in  Thine  arms  to  take, 
Still  prove  Thyself  the  children's  friend, 
And  save  them  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

2  'Tis  by  the  guidance  of  Thy  hand, 

That  they  within  Thy  house  appear; 
And  in  Thine  awful  presence  stand, 
To  hear  Thy  word,  and  join  in  prayer. 

3  Like  precious  seed  in  fruitful  ground, 

Let  the  instruction  they  receive, 
To  Thy  immortal  praise  abound, 
And  make  them  to  Thy  glory  live. 

4  Give  them  a  sober,   steady  mind ; 

Strength  to  withstand  the  snares  of  sin; 
Boldly  to  cast  the  world  behind, 
And  strive  eternal  life  to  win. 

5  To  read  Thy  word,   their  hearts  incline; 

To  understand   it,   light   impart ; 
O  Saviour,  consecrate  them  Thine  ; 
Take  full  possession  of  each  heart. 

227  L.  P.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

TRINITY    INVOKED   FOR  CHILDREN. 

1   COME,  Father,   Son   and  Holy  Ghost, 
To  whom  we  for  our  children  cry ; 
The  good  desired,   and  wanted  most, 
Out  of  Thy  richest  grace  supply ; 
The  sacred  discipline   be  given, 
To  train  and  bring  them  up  for  heaven. 

453 


THE   LAW. 

2  Error  and  ignorance  remove, 

Their  blindness  both  of  heart  and  mind; 
Give  them  the  wisdom  from  above, 

Spotless,  and  peaceable,  and  kind ; 
In  knowledge  pure   their  minds  renew, 
And  store  with  thoughts   divinely  true. 

3  Father,  accept  them   through  Thy  Son, 

And  ever  by  Thy  Spirit  guide; 
Thy  wisdom  in  their  lives  be  shown, 

Thy  name  confessed  and  glorified ; 
Thy  power  and  love  diffused  abroad, 
Till  all  the  earth  be  filled  with  God. 

228  G.  M.  Mrs.  1    - 

children's  conversion. 

1   0  LORD,  behold  us  at  Thy  feet, 
A  needy,   sinful  band ; 
As  suppliants  round  Thy  mercy -seat, 
We  come  at  Thy  command. 

2,  'Tis  for  our  children  we  would  plead, 
The  offspring  Thou  hast  given ; 
Where  shall  we  go  in  time  of  need, 
But  to  the  God  of  heaven? 

3  We  ask  not  for  them  wealth  or  fame, 

Amid  the   worldly  strife; 
But  in  the  all  prevailing  Name, 
We  ask  eternal  life. 

4  We  crave  the   Spirit's  quickening  grace, 

To  make   them  pure  in  heart ; 
That  they  may   stand  before  Thy  face, 
And  see  Thee  as  Thou  art. 

451 


SIXTH    COMMANDMENT. 

229  L-  M.  Watts. 

THE    SIXTH     COMMAND. 

.    1   CLAMOUR,  and  wrath,  and  war  be  gone, 
Envy  and  spite  for  ever  cease  ; 
Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Among  the   saints,   the  sons  of  peace. 

2  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove. 

Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  ; 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  His  love, 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life ! 

3  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts. 

Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run  : 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  His  Son. 

230  k  M.-  T.  Scott- 

ANGER. 

1  DARE  we  indulge  our  wrath  and  strife, 

And  yet  assume   the   Christian  name  \ 
Give  our  wild  passions  sway,  yet  call 
Ourselves  the  followers  of  the  Lamb  ? 

2  He  was  all  gentle,  meek  and  mild. 

Full  of  benevolence  and  love  : 
Nor  could  the  rage  of  numerous  foes 
Aught,  but  His  soft  compassion,  move. 

3  Not  all  their  scoffs,  nor  the  sharp  pangs 

Of  crucifixion,  could  inspire 
TVithin  His  breast    one  vengeful  thought, 
Or  one  tumultuous  passion  fire. 

4  But  we,  alas  !  how  soon  the  storms 

Impetuous  in  our  bosoms  swell ! 
What  stores  of  fuel  in  our  breasts. 
To  feed  those  raging  fires  oi  hell ! 

455 


THE    LAW. 


Spirit  of  grace,   do  Thou  descend; 

Envy,   and  wrath,   and  clamour  chase ; 
With  Thy  mild  influence  quench  these  fires, . 

And  hush  the  stormy  winds  to  peace  ! 


231  C.  M.  Swaikb. 

BROTHERLY    LOVE. 

1  HOTV  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  His  word ! 

2  Oh !  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part : 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

3  Free  us  from  envy,   scorn  and  pride ; 

Our  wishes  fix  above  : 
May  each  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love. 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain,  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


456 


HAPPY    FAMILY. 
1  7s.  and  G<.  Hastings. 

HAPPY    FAMILY. 

1  WHAT  sight  on  earth  more  blissful, 

Than  that  domestic  scene, 
Where  union,   pure  and  peaceful, 

As  sun-lit  clouds  at  e'en, 
Each  kindred  heart   enlightens, 

With  many  a  heaven-born  ray, 
That  ever  shines  and  brightens 

Unto  the  perfect   day. 

2  There  discord  is  a  stranger. 

There  strife  can  never  come ; 
And  many  a  fear  and  danger 

Are  exiled  from  that  home ; 
While  indolence  and  folly 

Are  banished  with  their  train, 
And   converse  pure  and  holy, 

Exerts  her  gentle  reign. 

3  And  there  how  sweet  and  precious, 

The  grateful  song  to  raise, 
To  Him  so  kind  and  gracious, 

Who  claims  the  highest  praise ; 
While  glad  harmonious  voices, 

Parents  and  children  join ; 
While  every  heart  rejoices, 

In  blessings  so  divine. 

4  In  such  a  habitation 

May  we  be  ever  found, 
Where  waters  of  salvation, 

In  healing  streams  abound : 
Affection's  voice  to  chide  us, 

Whene'er  we  go  astray, 
And  mercy's  hand  to  guide  us 

Along;  the  narrow  way. 
39  457 


THE    LAW. 

233  L.  M. 

THE    SEVENTH    COMMAND* 

1  SACRED  wedlock  !  law  of  heaven. 
By  wisdom  framed,  in  mercy  given ; 
The  spring,  whence  all  the  kindred  ties 
Of  parents,  children,  brethren,  rise  ! 

2  Cursed  be  the  lusts  which  violate 
The  honours   of  the  marriage  state ; 
The  Lord  Himself,  in  wrath  severe, 
Will  judge  the  vile  adulterer. 

3  The  wicked,   filthy,  and  unclean, 
Shall  reap  the  harvest  of  their  sin ; 
And  they  who  burn   with  Sodom's  lust, 
In  Sodom's  fire  shall  be  accursed. 

4  Polluted  sinner,  hide  thy  face, 

Fly  to  the  throne,  and  plead  for  grace- 
The  blood  of  Christ  can  cleanse  thy  so**l, 
And  make  thy  filthy  spirit  whole. 

234  l.  M. 

THE   LAW  SPIRITUAL,    BUT  MAX   CARNAL. 

1  MOST  Holy  God,  Thy  precept's  just 
Against  impure   desires  and   lust ; 

We  therefore  mourn,  with  grief  and  shame, 
Our  guilty  and  polluted  frame. 

2  We  know,  by  nature  we  're  unclean, 
Our  powers  debased,   affections  mean; 
We  own  imperfect  chastity. 

The  sensual  heart,  the  wanton  eye. 

458 


EIGHTH    COMMANDMENT. 

3  The  seeds  of  every  vice  and  sin. 
Are  rooted  deep,  and  grow  within: 

And  if  preserved  from  filthy  ways. 
To  grace   alone  belongs  the  praise. 

4  Oh !   shed  abroad  Thy  love  divine. 
Constrain  us  to  be  wholly  Thine  : 
And  make  our  souls  and  bodies  both 
The  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

235  L-   M.  Watt*. 

THE    EIGHTH    COMMAND. 

1  GREAT  God,   Thy  holy  law  commands 
Strict  honesty  in  our  demands : 
Forbids  to  plunder,  steal  or  cheat, 

To  practise  falsehood  or  deceit. 

2  We  must  be  faithful,  upright,  true, 
Nor  take  but  what  is  strictly  due : 
If  honesty  be  banished  hence, 
Religion  is  a  vain  pretence. 

3  Xo  righteous  debt  must  be  denied 
By  fraud  or  power,  by  lies  or  pride  ; 
The  poor  should  not,  by  long  delay, 
Be  made  to  groan  for  want  of  pay. 

4  What  equity   enjoins  as  right, 

We  must  perform  with  all  our  might ; 
Nor  seek  our  neighbour  to  deceive, 

T\  ith  what   ourselves  do  not  believe. 

5  Let  Christians  never  dare  disgrace 

The  name  and  cause  which  they  profess; 

Lord,  help  us  ever  to  pursue 

Things  which  are  honest,  just,  and  true. 

459 


THE   LAW. 
233  S.  M.  Shoveller. 

THE    WORLDLING. 

1  WHAT  does  the  worldling  gain 
By  all  his  vain  pursuits  ? 

His  very  pleasure  gives  him  pain, 
And  misery  are  its  fruits. 

2  What  anxious  cares  corrode 
The  mind  intent  on  wealth ! 

His  mammon  oft  becomes  a  load, 
Which  robs  him  of  his  health. 

3  Does  he  his  end  attain, 
And  in  full  affluence  roll  ? 

What  does  the  sordid  creature  gain, 
When  God  demands  his  soul? 

4  My  heart,  to  heaven  aspire, 
And  seek  thine  all  in  God : 

Xor  e'er  pollute  thy  pure  desire, 
By  trifles  on  the  road. 

5  He  doth  my  soul  now  bless 
With  His  enriching  grace ; 

But  Oh  !  what  wealth  shall  I  possess, 
When  I  behold  His  face ! 

G  These  riches  of  His  grace 

Will  then  to  glory  rise, 
When  I  have  run  my  earthly  race, 

And  gained  th'   immortal  prize. 

237  C.  M.         Fawcett:   Watts. 

THE    NINTH    COMMAND. 

1  RELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
Of  mortals  here  below  : 
May  all  its  great  importance  leam, 
Its  sovereign   virtue  know. 

460 


TENTH    COMMANDME N T . 

2  Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love, 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  our  conversation  prove 

Our  souls  to  be   sincere. 

3  Let  with  our  lips  our  hearts  acrree, 

Nor  slandering  words  devi 
We  know  the   God   of  truth  can  see 
Through  every  false  disguise. 

4  Lord,  never  let   our  envy  grow, 

To  hear  another's  praise: 
Nor  rob  him   of  bis  honour  due, 
By  base  revengeful  ways, 

5  0  God  of  truth  !  help  to  detest 

Whate'er  is  false   or  wn     _. 
That  lies  in  earnest  or  in  jest 
May  ne'er  employ  our  tongue. 

238  h  M. 

THE   TENTH    COMMAND. 

1  WHATEVER  thy  lot  on  earth  may  be, 
Let  it  contentment  yield  to  thee  ; 
Nor  others  envy,   or  repine, 

Nor  covet  aught  that  is  not  thine. 

2  Justly  hast  Thou  forbidden,  Lord, 

Each  murmuring  motion,  thought,  and  wcrd; 

Justly  requiring  full  content, 

With  what  Thy   providence  hath  lent. 

3  But  can  a  sinner  lift  his  eye 
Before  the  Lord  of  h<:>-ts  on  high. 
And  say,   "  this  precept  I  Ve  obeyed, 
Nor  from  it  ever  turned  aside  i 

39*  461 


THE    LAW. 

4  Alive   without  the  law  I  stood, 

And  thought  my  state  was  safe  and  good ; 
But  when   with  power  this  precept  came, 
I  saw   my  sin,   and  guilt  and  shame. 

5  Lord,  I  adore  Thy  saving  love, 
Which  did  from  me  the  curse  remove, 
By  hanging  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
And  being  made  a  curse  for  me  ! 


239  C.  M. 

INDWELLING    SIX. 

1  GRACE  has  enabled  me  to  love 

Thy  holy  law  and  will ; 
But  sin  hath  not  yet  ceased  to  move. 
It  tyrannizes  still. 

2  Hence  often  rilled  with  dread  alarms, 

My  peace  and  joy  subside ; 
And  I've  employ  for  all  the  arms 
The  gospel  has  supplied. 

3  Thus  different  powers  within  me  strive, 

While  opposites  I  feel ; 
I  grieve,  rejoice,  decline,  revive, 
As  sin  or  grace  prevail. 

4  But  Jesus  hath  His  promise  passed; 

Sin  with  the  body  dies, 
And  grace  in  all  His  saints  at  last 
Shall  g-ain  its  victories. 


462 


THE    GOSPEL. 


THE     GOSPEL. 
240  L.  M.  Beddome. 

THE    GOSPEL    OF    CHRIST. 

1  GOD,  in  the  gospel  of  His  Son, 
Makes  His  eternal  counsels  known ; 
'Tis  here  His  richest  mercy  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here  sinners  of  a  humble  frame 

May  taste  His  grace  and  learn  His  name; 
'Tis  writ  in  characters  of  blood, 
Severely  just,   immensely  good. 

3  Here  Jesus,  in  ten  thousand  ways, 
His  soul-attracting  charms  displays ; 
Recounts  His  poverty  and  pains, 
And  tells  His  love  in  melting  strains. 

4  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts, 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

5  Our  raging  passions  it  controls, 

And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls ; 

It  brings  a  better  world  in  view, 

And  guides  us  all  our  journey  through. 

6  May  this  blessed  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  mine  eye; 
Till  life's  last  hour  my  soul  engage, 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

463 


THE    GOSPEL. 

241  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  POWER   OF   GOD   TO    SALVATION. 

1  WHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  tbe  mind? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 
Or  form   out  nature  tit  for  heaven! 

Can  souls,  all  o'er  defiled  with  sin. 
Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean? 

3  In  vain  we   search,   in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings  His  gospel  nigh; 
'Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell, 
That  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up; 
We  read   the  grace,   we  trust  the  word, 
And  find   salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  anffels  dig  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
Ail  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers  with  disdain, 
Pronounce  the  truth   of  Jesus  vain, 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame, 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  His  name. 

242  II.  M.    .  G  Wesley. 

THE     YEAR    OF    JUBILEE. 

1   BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, 

The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know 

To   earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home.     464 


JUBILEE. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb : 
Redemption  by  His  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim  : 
The  year  oi  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,    home. 

3  Ye  who  have   sold  for  nought 

The  heritage   above, 
Shall  have  it   back,  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love ; 
The  year  oi:  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blessed  in  Jesus  live ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace : 
Ye  happy  souls,   draw  near, 

Behold  your   Saviour's  face  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

G  Jesus,  our  great   High  Priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made  : 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 
•  Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


465 


THE    GOSPEL 
243  C.  M.  Fawcett. 

THE    CALL. 

1  SINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard; 

'T  is  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you  by  His  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough   sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace; 
A  thousand  stings,   within  your  breast, 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark  and  leads  to  hell; 

Why  will  you  persevere? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  woe! 

5  But  he,  that  turns  to  God,  shall  live, 

Through   His  abounding  grace: 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  His  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  His  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin ; 
Submit  to  Him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  His  will  divine. 

*l  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts; 
He  will  become  your  God, 
And  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood. 

466 


SINNERS    INVITED. 
244  8s.,  Vs.  and  4s.  Hart. 

SINNERS    INVITED    TO    CHRIST. 

1  COME,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  mined  by  the  fall ; 

If  you  tarry  till  you  're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all ; 

Not  the  righteous ; 
Sinners,  Jesus   came  to  call. 

2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream : 
All  the  fitness  He  require th, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  Him ; 

This  He  gives  you ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  Him ; 

Hear  Him  cry  before  He  dies, 
"  It  is  finished  I" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

4  Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God  ascended, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  His  blood; 
Venture  on  Him,   venture  wholly; 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

5  Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert, 

•  Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 

"While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven, 

Sweetly  echo  with  His  name : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

467  ' 


THE   GOSPEL. 

245  C.  M.  Medley. 

THE  FOUNTAIN    OF    LIVING    WATERS. 

1  OH !  what  amazing  words  of  grace 

Are  in  the  gospel  found ! 
Suited  to  every  sinners  case, 
Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds. 

Your  every  burden  bring ; 
Here  love,  eternal  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring. 

3  This  spring  with  living  water  flows, 

And  living  joy  imparts  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,   your  wants  disclose, 
And  drink  with  thankful  hearts. 

246  L-   M.  Steele. 

WEARY    SOULS    INVITED    TO    REST. 

1  COME,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distressed 
Come,   and  accept  the  promised  rest ; 
The  Saviours  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppressed  with  guilt,   a  painful  load, 

Oh !  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad  ; 
Divine  compassion,   mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes; 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace ; 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Lord,  we  accept  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  Thy  gracious  words  impart ; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

468 


Y  0  D  :>  ,*    I  X  V 1 T  E  D . 

247  L.   If.  Kent's  Coll. 

THE   YOUNG  INVITED   TO   CHRIST. 

1  TO-DAY,  if  ye  will  hear  His  voice, 
Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice  ; 
Sav,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  g<  > : 

Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  noj 

2  Ye  wandering  souls,   who  find  no   rest, 
Say,   will  you  be  for  ever  blessed  \ 
Will  you  be  saved  from  sin  and  hell  ! 
Will  you  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell  ' 

3  Come  now,   dear  youth,  for  ruin  bound, 
Obey  the  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
Come,  go  with  us,   and  you  shall  prove 
The  joy  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Once  more  we   ask  you  in  His  name, 
For  yet  His  love  remains  the  same ; 
Say,   will  you  to  Mount  Zion  g 

Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ,  or  no  } 

5  Leave  all  your  sports  and  glittering  toys ; 
Come,  share  with  us  eternal  joys ; 

Or  must  we  leave  you  bound  to  hell : 
Then,  dear  young  friends,  a  long  farewell. 

248  L-  M,  Greg 

CHRIST    KNOCKING    AT    THE    DOOR. 

1  BEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door  I 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before ; 
Hath  waited  long,  is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  O  lovely  attitude  !     He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands ; 
O  matchless  kindness  !  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes ! 

40  469 


THE    GOSPEL. 

3  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  t 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  von  need ; 
The  friend  of  sinners :  yes,  't  is  lie, 
With  garments  dved  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul  destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

5  Admit  Him,  ere  His  anger  burn, 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return ; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  His  door  rejected  stand. 

249  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

THE    VALUE    OF    THE    SOUL. 

1  WHAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 

The  whole  creation  round  ? 
That  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 
That  which  in  Christ  is  found  : 

2  The  soul  of  man,  Jehovah's  breath, 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife  ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  wTork  its  death, 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below, 

In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know, 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail? 

4  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 

470 


FORGIVENESS. 

250  L.  M.  Gibbons. 

FORGIVENESS    OF    SINS. 

1  FORGIVENESS!  'tis  a  joyful  sound, 

To  sinners  doomed  to  death  and   pains ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  heals  every  wound, 
And  washes  from  the  foulest   stains. 

2  'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine: 

'Tis  full,  out-measuring  every  crime: 
Unclouded  shall   its  glories   shine, 

And  feel  no  change  by  changing  time. 

8  O'er  sins  unbounded  as  the  sand. 

And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  expand ; 
The  seas  of  sovereign  ffrace  arise. 

4  For  this  stupendous  love   of  heaven. 

What  grateful  honours  shall  we  show! 
"Where  much  trangression  is  forgiven, 
Love  should  with  fervent  ardour  glow. 

251  ( -•  M-  Doddridge* 
salvation. 

1  SALVATION!  0  melodious  sound, 

To  wretched  dying  men! 
Salvation,  that  from  God  proceeds. 
And  leads  to  God  again. 

2  Rescued  from  hell's  eternal  gloom. 

From  fiends,   and  fires,   and  chains ; 
Raised  to  a  paradise   of  bliss. 
Where  love  triumphant  reign- ! 

3  But  may  a  poor  bewildered  soul, 

Sinful   and  weak  as  mine, 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eve 
To  blessings  so  divine ' 

471 


THE    GOSPEL. 

4  The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss, 

My  feeble  heart  o'erbeare ; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 
The  promise  into  fears. 

5  My  Saviour  God,  no  voiee  but  Thine, 

These  dying-  hopes  can  raise ; 
Speak  Thy  salvation  to  my  soul, 
And  turn  my  prayer  to  praise. 

252  12s.  Thorxby. 

FREE    GRACE   TC   SINNERS. 

1  THE  voice  of  free  grace  cries,   "Escape  to  the 

mountain, 
For  all  that  believe,  Christ  has  opened  a  fountain, 
For  sin,  and  uncleanness,  and  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  so  freely  in  streams  of  salvation." 

CHORUS. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  bought  us  a  pardon, 
We'll  praise  Him  again,  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded,  to  the  Saviour  repair, 
Now  He  calls  you  in  mercy,  and  can  you  forbear  ? 
Though  your  sins  are  increased  as    high    as  a 

mountain, 
His   blood  can  remove  them,   it    streams    from 
this  fountain. 

3  Now  Jesus,  our  King,  reigns  triumphantly  glo- 

rious ; 

O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell,  He  is  more  than  vio 

torious : 
With   shouting  proclaim   it,   Oh!   trust   in  His 

passion, 
He  saves  us  most  freely;  0  glorious  salvation  ! 

472 


FREE    G  RA  CE. 

4  Our  .1  sns  proclaims  His  name,  all  victorious, 
He  r  _  r  all.  and  blis  1  _  -  _  >rious: 
To  Jesus  we'll  join  with  the 

And  triumph,    -        ing  1     Bim  s       ition. 

5  With  joy  shall  we  stand,  when  escaped  to  the 

-       'IV, 

With  harps  in  our  hands,  we'll  praise  bim  the 

more  : 
We  '11  range  the  sweet  plains,  on  the  banks  of 

the  river. 
And  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever. 

253  C.  M.  NXWTOH. 

our   only   comfort. 

1  SUBSTANTIAL  comfort  will  not   _ 

In  nature's  ban  en  soil : 
All  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
Is  vanity   and  toil. 

2  But  where  the  Lord  has  planted  grace, 

And  made  His  glories  known  : 

There  fruits  of  heavenly  joy  and  pe 
Are  found,  and  there  alone. 

3  A  bleeding  Saviour  seen  by  faith; 

A  sense  of  pardoning  love  : 
A  hope  that  triumphs  <;»vLjr  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  al 

4  To  take  a  glimpse  within  the  veil ; 

To  know  that   God  is  mine  : 
Are   springs   of  joy,  that   never  fail, 
Unspeakable  !   divine  ! 

5  These  are  the  joys,  which  satisfy 

And  sanctify  the  mind  : 
Which  make  the   spirit   mount   on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 
40* 


THE    GOSPEL. 

6  No  more,   believers,  mourn  your  lot; 
But  since  you  are  the  Lord's, 
Resign  to  them  that  know  Him  not, 
Such  joys  as  earth  affords. 

254  L.  M.  Hyde. 

THE    STRIVING    OF    THE    SPIRIT. 

1  SAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 

Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control! 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  world  1  in  ess  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warned  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee  1. 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call, 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind : 
That  call  thou  may'st    not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive, 

With  hardened,   self-destroying  man  ; 
Ye,  who  persist  His  love  to  grieve, 
May  never  hear  His  voice  again. 

6  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day, 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be ; 
Oh !  shouldst  thou  grieve  Him  now  awa)r 
Then  hope  ma}'  never  beam  on  thee. 

474 


GOSPEL   TRUMPET. 

255  S.  M.  Boyce. 

THE    GOSPEL    TRUMPET. 

1  YE  trembling  captives,  hear ! 
The  gospel  trumpet  sounds : 

No  sound  beside  can  charm  the  ear. 
Or  heal  your  heart-felt  wounds. 

2  'Tis  not  the  trump  of  war. 
Nor  Sinai's  thunder's  roar; 

Salvation's  news  it  spreads  afar, 
And  vengeance  is  no  more. 

3  Grace,  pardon,  love,  and  peace, 
Glad  heaven   aloud  proclaims ; 

And  earth,  the  jubilee's  release, 
With  eager  rapture,  claims. 

4  Far.  far  to   distant  lands 

The  joyful  news  shall  spread : 

And  Jesus  all  His  willing  bands, 

In  one  blessed  triumph,  lead. 

256  6s.  and  4s.  *Spir.  Songs, 

TO-DAY. 

1  TO-DAY  the  Saviour  calls 

Ye  wanderers,  come ; 
0  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  \ 

2  To-day  the   Saviour  calls  ! 

Oh  !    listen  now  ; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls ! 

For  refuge  fly  ; 
The  storm   of  vengeance  falls  ; 
Ruin  is  nigh. 

475 


THE    GOSPEL. 

4  The  Spirit   calls  to-day  ! 
Yield  to  His  power ; 
Oh !  grieve  Him  not  away ; 
'Tis  mercy's  hour. 

257  "s-  Hawemu 

COME    AND    WELCOME. 

1  FROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die. 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! 

"  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Come  and   welcome,   sinner,  come. 

2  Sprinkled  now  with  blood,  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan ! 

On  My  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid ; 
Bow  the  knee,   and  kiss  the  Son, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

3  Spread  tor  thee,   the  festal  board 
See  with  richest   dainties  stored ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Yet   again   a  child   confessed, 
Never  from  His  house  to  roam; 
Come  and   welcome,   sinner,   come. 

4  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end ; 
Lo  !  1  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 
Safe  your  spirit  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  My   eternal  home ; 

Come  and   >ye]eoiue,  sinner,  come." 

476 


EXPOSTULATION. 

258  :^-  C.  Wesley. 

REPENTANCE    AT    THE    CROSS. 

1  HEART  of  stone!    relent,  relent, 

Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued, 
See  His  body   mangled,  rent, 

Covered  with  a  gore  of  blood  ; 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done? 
Crucified  th'   eternal  Son ! 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed    Him  there, 
Crowned  with   thorns   His  sacred  head, 

Plunged  into  His  side  the  spear, 
Made  ilis  soul  a  sacrifice, 
While  for  sinful  man  He  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let   Him  bleed  in  vain? 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue  ? 
Open  all  His  wounds  again, 

And  the  shameful  cross  renew  ? 
Xo  ;  with  all  my  sins  I  '11  part ; 
Break,  Oh !    break,  my  bleeding  heart ! 

259  Us.  Hastings. 

DELAY    NOT. 

1  DELAY  not,  delay  not ;  0  sinner,  draw  near, 

•    The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee ; 
So  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here  ; 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not  ;   why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God ! 
A  fountain  is  opened,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  His  pardoning 
blood? 

477 


THE    GOSPEL. 

3  Delay  not,   delay  not,  0  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers  and  calls  thee  to-da\  : 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in   the  vale  of  the  tomb ; 
Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not :  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 
flight ; 

And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thv  race 
To  sink  in  the  vale  of  eternity's  night 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not :  the  hour  is  at  hand, 

The    earth    shall    dissolve,    and    the    heavens 

shall  fade  ; 
The    dead,  small    and    great,  in    the   judgment 

shall  stand  ; 
What  power  then.  0  sinner,  shall  lend  thee 

its  aid ! 

260  *s.  Hastings. 

FULNESS    OF    CHRIST. 

1  BLEEDIXG  hearts,   defiled  by  sin. 
Jesus  Christ   can  make  you  clean : 
Contrite  souls,   with  guilt  oppressed, 
Jesus  Christ  can  give  you  rest. 

2  You  that  mourn   o'er  follies  past. 
Precious  hours  and  years  laid  waste;  ■ 
Turn  to  God.  Oh  !  torn  and  live, 
Jesus  Christ   can   still  forgive. 

3  You  that  oft  have   wandered  far, 
From  the  light  of  Bethlehem's  star, 
Trembling,   now  your  steps  retrace, 
Jesus  Christ  is  fall  of  grace. 

478 


W  A  B  N  I  N  G . 

4  Souls  benighted  and  forlorn, 
Grieved,   afflicted,  tempest-worn, 
Now  in   Israel's   Rock  confide, 
Jesus  Christ  for  man  has  died. 

■5   Fainting   souls,   in  peril's  hour 
Yield  not  to  the  tempter's  power : 
On  the  risen  Lord  rely, 
Jesus  Christ  now  reigns  on  high. 


261  C.  P.  M.  Hastings. 

THE    VOICE     OF    WARNING. 

1  THAT  warning  voice,   0  sinner,  hear. 
And  while  salvation  lingers  near. 

The  heavenly   call  obey : 
Flee  from  destruction's  downward  path. 
Flee  from  the   threatening  storm  of  wrath, 

That  rises  o'er  thy  way. 

2  Soon  night  comes  on  with  thickening  shade ; 
The  tempest  hovers   o'er  thy  head, 

The  winds  their   fury  pour : 
The  lightnings  rend  the  earth  and  skies. 
The  thunders  roar,   the  flames  arise, 

What  terrors  till  that  hour ! 

3  That  warning  voice,   0  sinner,  hear, 
Whose  accents  linger  on  thine  ear; 

Thy  footsteps  now  retrace : 
Renounce  thy   sins,   and  he  forgiven, 
Believe,  become  an  heir  of  heaven, 

And  sinor  redeeming;  crrace. 


479 


THE    GOSPEL. 

4  Then,  while  a  voice  of  pardon  speaks, 
The  storm  is  hushed,   the  morning  breaks, 

The  heavens  are  all   serene ; 
Fresh  verdure  clothes  the  beauteous  fields, 
Joy  echoes  from  the   distant  hills, 

New  wonders  fill  the  scene. 

262  ^s-  an(l  6s-  Hastings. 

BALM    IN    GILEAD. 

1  WHY  should  gloomy  thoughts  arise, 

And  darkness  fill  the  mind? 
Why  that  bosom  heave  with  sighs, 

And  yet  no  refuge  find? 
Knowest  thou  not  of  Gilead's  balm, 

Of  the  great  Physician  there, 
"Who  can  every  fear  disarm, 

And  save  thee  from  despair? 

2  Still  o'er  whelmed  with  floods  of  grief, 

And  filled  with  sore  dismay ; 
Looking  downward  for  relief, 

Without  one  cheering  ray? 
Lift  thy  streaming  eyes  to  heaven ; 

There  the  great  atonement  see: 
All  thy  sin  shall  be  forgiven ; 

Believe,  and  thou  art  free. 

3  He  that  for  thy  soul  hath  died, 

Invites  thee  now  to  come; 
He,  the  law  hath  satisfied, 

And  can  reverse  thy  doom ; 
He  hath  suffered  grief  and  shame, 

He  hath  shed  His  precious  blood : 
Oh !  believe  in  Jesus'  name, 

And  be  at  peace  with  God, 

480 


\v  A  S  DE  R  ERS    INVITED. 

263  8s.  and  7-.  Montoomebt. 

A     FOUNTAIN"     OPENED. 

1   COME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 

Sinners  ruined   by  the  fall, 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  for  every  thirsty  soul. 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide ; 
Opened  when   the   Saviour  died. 

2  Come  in   sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,   impotent,  and  blind; 
Here  the  guilty  seek  remission  : 

Here  the  lost   a  refuge  find. 
Health,  this  fountain  will  restore  ; 
He  that   drinks   shall  thirst  no  more. 

3  Come,  ye  dying,   live  for  ever : 

Tis  a  soul  reviving  food: 
God  is  faithful ;  He  will  never 

Break  His  covenant,  sealed  in  blood ; 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  He  was  glorified. 

264  L.    M.  COLLYEIU 

THE   WANDERER   INVITED   TO   RETURN. 

1  RETURN,   0  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face : 

Those  warm   desires  that  in  thee  burn, 

Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart: 

His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

41  4-1 


REPENTANCE. 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 

Thy   Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


REPENTANCE. 
265  C.  M.  Watt& 

THE  SINNER'S  HEART   OPENED. 

1  WHO  is  this  stranger  at  the  door, 

That  would  admission  gain  ] 
I  know  He  oft  has  knocked  before, 
Still  He  has  come  again. 

2  I  find  Him  knocking  at  my  heart, 

Though  I  've  defied  His  will ; 
He  waits  to  act  a  gracious  part, 
And  all  His  truth  fulfil. 

3  Too  long,  alas  !  I  've  entertained 

A  soul-destroying  guest, 
Who  took  possession  of  my  heart, 
And  all  my  powers  oppressed. 

4  But  art  Thou  not  the  same  that  died, 

A  sacrifice  for  sin  ? 
Then  enter  my  polluted  breast. 
And  make  me  pure  within. 

482 


URGED. 

5  That  grace  that  I've  so  long  abused 

I  'd  willingly  receive  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  teach  me  how  to  pray. 
Lord,  help  me  to  believe  ! 

6  My  hungry  soul  would  now  partake 

The  banquet  of  Thy  love  ; 
That  sacred  flesh  and  blood  of  Thine, 
Foretaste  of  joys  above. 

266  L.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE   CONTINUANCE   OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

1  STAY,  Thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay. 

Though  I  have  done  Thee  such  despite  ; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away. 

Nor  take  Thine  everlasting  flight . 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  Thy  grace  received ; 
Ten  thousand  times  Thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  Thy  goodness  grieved: 

3  Yet  Oh  !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honour  of  my  great  High  Priest ; 
Nor  in  Thy  righteous  anger  swear 
I  shall  not  see  Thy  people's  rest. 

4  If  yet  Thou  canst  my   sins  forgive, 

E'en  now,  O  Lord,  relieve  my  woes ; 
Into  Thy  rest  of  love   receive, 

And  bless  me  with  Thy  calm  repose. 

5  E'en  now  my  weary  soul  release, 

And  raise  me  by  Thy  gracious  hand  I 
Guide  me  into  Thy  perfect  peace. 
And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

483 


R  E  P  E  X  T  A  X  C  E . 

267  &  M.  Watts. 

REPENTANCE   URGED    BY  THE  DIVINE   GOODNESS. 

1  IS  this  the  kind  return, 

Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe ; 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ? 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame, 
Hath  sin  reduced  our  rnind ! 

What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 

3  On  us  He  bids  the  sun 
Shed  his  reviving  rays ; 

For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run, 
To  lengthen   out  our  days. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 
And  bow  their  necks  to  men: 

But  we,  more  base,  more  brutish  things 
Reject   His  easy  reign. 

5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh; 

Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  ston^ 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

6  Let  base  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 
And  hourly,   as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

268  C.  M-  Beddome. 

CONVICTION. 

1   DOTH  God  invite  me  to  His  arms, 
And  do  I  still  delay? 
Shall  He  impart  His  just  commands, 
And  I  refuse  t'  obeyf 

484 


, 


SEEK  [NO    PARDON. 

2  Doth   Jesus  call   me  to  rely 

Upon  His  righteousness, 
For  safety  bid  me  thither  fly, 
And  I  despise   His  grace  \ 

3  Hath  not  the   Holy  Spirit  yet 

Withdrawn  His  influence? 

And   do  I   still   supinely  sit. 
Immersed  in  earth  and  sense 

4  By  mercy  wooed,  by  wrath  pursued, 

How  sluggish  I  remain ! 

Rouse  up,  my  dull  inactive  powers 
The  heavenly  prize  to  gain. 


269  L-  M.  Cexkice, 

SEEKING   FARPOX. 

1  LORD,  at  Thy  feet   I  prostrate  fall: 
Oppressed  with  fears,  to  Thee  I  call : 
Reveal  Thy  pardoning  love  to  me. 
And  set   my  captive  spirit  free. 

2  Hast  Thou  not   said  .    Seek  ye  My  face ! 
The  invitation  I   embrace: 

I'll  seek  Thy   face:    Tby  Spirit  pive! 
Oh!    let  me  see  Thy  face,  and  live. 

3  I'll  seek  Thy  face  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret   sighs  and  fervent  prayers; 
And,  if  not  heard,   I  "11  waiting  sit. 
And  perish   at  my   Saviour's  feet. 

41*  4-5 


REPENTANCE. 

4  But  canst  Thou,  Lord,  behold  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ! 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not  me  deceive, 
The  soul  that  seeks  Thy  face  shall  live. 

270  C.  M.  Watts. 

FAITH  IX  CHRIST  FOR  PARDON. 

1  HOW  sad   our  state  by  nature  is! 

Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there  's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 

Sounds  from  the   sacred  word  ; 
Ho !    ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord. 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call. 

And  runs  to   this  relief; 
I  would  believe   Thy  promise,  Lord, 
Oh!    help  mine   unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  Thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,   I  fly; 
Here  let  me  wash   my  spotted  souL 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  out   Thine   arm,   victorious  King, 

My   reigning   sins  subdue: 
Drive  the  old   dragon   from  his  seat, 
With  all  his   hellish  crew. 

6  A  guilty,   weak,   and  helpless  worm. 

On   Thy  kind  arms  I  fall: 
Be  Thou  ray  Strength  and  Righteousness, 
My  Jesus,   and  my  All ! 

4SCj 


PLEADING    FOR    MERCY. 

271  7>-  Rakflks. 

PLEADING  FOR  MERCY. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  all. 
Prostrate  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Hear,  Oh!    hear  my  ardent  cry, 

Frown  not,   lest   I  faint  and  die, 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, 
Worst  of  rebels,  I  have  been  ! 
Oft  abused  Thee  to  Thy  t 
Trampled  on  Thy  richest  grace! 

3  Justly  might   Thy  vengeful  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart ; 
Justly  might   Thy  kindled  ire 
Blast  me  in  eternal  fire. 

4  But  with  Thee  there's  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal   my  every  wound: 

S  --the,  Oh!  soothe  the  troubled  breast 
Give  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 

272  L.  M.  Cowpkr. 

PLEADING-   THE   PROMISES. 

1  KPJEXD  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint  ! 
Where  can  I  lodge  my   deep  complaint  \ 
Where,  but  with  Thee,  whose  open  do*  i  ! 
Invites  the  helpless  sinner,  poor! 

2  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  refuse   that  mourner's  plea! 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain. 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  I 

3  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear. 
Didst  Thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer: 
0  thou,  prayer-hearing,  answering  God, 
Take  from  mv  heart  this  painful  load. 

4-7 


REPENTANCE. 

273  h.  Newton. 

PLEADING  AT  THE  MERCY-SEAT. 

1  COME,   my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 

He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore,  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  king, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin: 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin! 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest; 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hoar  my  strength  renew, 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death, 

274  8s-  and  7s.  Turner* 

PENITENT  ENTREATY. 

1  JESUS,  full  of  all  compassion, 

Hear  Thy  humble  suppliant's  cr}r; 
Let  me  know  Thy  great  salvation, 
See,  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

488 


A    DIVINE    WORK. 

2  Guilty,  but   with  heart   relenting, 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at   Thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  Oh!    send  me  quick  relief  I 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying, 

But  to  Him   who  comfort  gives ! 
Whither,  from  the   dread  of  dying, 
But  to  Him  who  ever  lives? 

4  Saved!    the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through,  the  shining  realms  above; 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptured  with  Thy  love. 

275  C.  M.  Steele, 

THE   NECESSITY   OF   RENEWING   GRACE. 

1  HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 

Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Trie  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind, 

In  paths   of  ruin   stray: 
Reason  debased   can  never  find 
The  safe,   the   narrow  way. 

3  Can  aught   beneath   a  power  divine, 

The  stubborn   will  subdue? 
'Tis  Thine,   almighty  Saviour.  Thine 
To  form  the   heart  anew. 

4  'Tis  Thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise; 

And  make  the   scales  of  error  fall 

From  reason's  darkened  eyes ; 

4S9 


EEPEXTAXCE. 

5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live ; 
A  beam  of  Heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  Thine  alone  to  give. 

6  Oh !  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  them  life  divine ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  Thine. 

276  C.  M.  Jone; 

THE  HUMBLE  SINNER,' S  RESOLVE. 

1  COME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve: 

2  "I'll  go  to  Jesus,   though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose; 
I  know  His   courts,   I  '11  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  Prostrate  I  '11  lie  before  His  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess; 
I'll  tell  Him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 
Without  His  sovereign  grace. 

4  I'll  to  the  gracious   King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre   pardon  gives; 
Perhaps  He  may   command  my  touch; 
And   then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  Perhaps  He  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
But  if  I  perish,   I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

490 


l 


CONTRITION. 

6  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 
I  am   resolved  to  try; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  for  ever  die." 

277  C.  M.  Steele, 

THE   CONTRITE    HEART. 

1  O  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  si^h; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye. 

2  See,  low  before  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face 
Hast  Thou  not  said  "Return!" 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  Thy  feet  \ 
Oh!    let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe   retreat ! 

4  Oh!    shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine! 
And  let  Thine  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste   of  joys   divine. 

278  C.  M.  Beddome. 

HELP  THOU   MINE   UNBELIEF. 

1  WHERE  shall  a  wretched  sinner  flee, 

To  ease  his  wounded  soul ! 
The  Saviour  cries,  Believe  in  Me, 
And   I  will  make  thee  whole. 

2  Believe  in  Thee,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Oh !    help  mine  unbelief, 
All  needful  grace  do  Thou  afford, 
And  send  me  quick  relief. 

491 


REPENTANCE. 

3  Sprinkled  with  Thine   atoning  blood, 
Let  me  at   length  appear 
Before  the  awful  bar  of  God, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

279  ^s-  ail(l  ^s-  Hastings. 

CONVICTION  AND  SUBMISSION. 

1  WHY  sinks    my  soul  desponding  ? 

Why  fill  my  eves  with  tears, 
While  nature  all-surrounding 

The  smile  of  beauty  wears? 
Why  burdened  still  with  sorrow, 

Is  every  labouring  thought? 
Each  vision  that  I  borrow, 

With  gloom  and  sadness  fraught  ] 

2  The  pleasures  that  deceived  me 

My  soul  no  more   can  charm, 
Of  rest  they  have  bereaved  me, 

And  filled  me  with  alarm ; 
The  objects,  I  have  cherished, 

Are  empty  as   the  wind ; 
My   earthly  joys  are  perished; 

What  comfort  shall  I, find? 

3  If  inward,   still  inquiring, 

I  turn  my  searching  eye, 
Or  upward,   now  aspiring, 

I  raise  my  feeble  cry, 
No  heavenly  light  is  beaming 

To  cheer  my  troubled   breast, 
No  ray  of  comfort  gleaming 

To  give  my  spirit  rest. 

492 


SELF-COS  DEMNED. 

•1  Oh!  from  tlii-  dreadful   anguish, 

I>  there  uo  refuge  nig] 
'Tis  guilt  that   makes   me  languish, 

And  leaves  me  thus  to  di 
I  will  renounce  my  folly 

Before  the  throne  of  _ 
And  make  the  Lord,   most  holy, 

My  strength  and  righteousness. 

280  G.  M.  Hyde. 

SELF-CONDEMNED. 

1  AH!  what   can   I.   a   sinner,   do 

With  all  my  guilt   oppress* 
[        '   the  hardness  of  my  heart, 
And  conscience  knows  no  rest. 

2  Gi  d  and  perfect  law 

-  all  my  life  condemn; 

The  secret  evils  of  my  soul 
Fill  me  with  fear  and   shame. 

3  How  many  precious   Sabbaths  gone, 

I  never  can   recall: 
And  Oh!  what  cause  have  I  to  mourn, 
Who  misimproved  them  all. 

4  How  long,  how  often  have  I  heard, 

Of  Jesus,   and  of  heaven; 
Yet   -  listened  to  His  word. 

Or  prayed  to  be  forgiven. 

5  Constrain  me,   Lord,  to  turn  to  Thee, 

And  grant  renewing    .. 
For  Thou  this  flinty  heart   canst  break, 
And  Thine  shall  be  the  praise. 

42  493 


REPENTANCE. 

281  ( "'•   *£  Watts. 
surrender  at  the  cross. 

1  ALAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed. 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die! 

Did  He   devote  that  sacred  head, 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree ! 
Amazing  pity!   grace  unknown. 
And  love  beyond   degree. 

3  Well  might  the   sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in; 
When   Christ,  the  Prince  of  Glory,   died, 
For  man.  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  floods  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away. 
,rTis  all  that  I  can  do. 

282  C.  M.  Watts. 

SORROW  FOR  SIN,   AT  THE  CROSS. 

1  OH!     If  my  soul  was  formed  for  wo, 

How  would  I  vent  my   sighs. 
Repentance   should,   like  rivers,  flow 
From  both  mv   streaming  eves. 

2  'f  was  for  my   sins,   my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on   the   cursed  tree. 
And  groaned   away   a  dying  life. 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

494 


PKATER   for. 

3  Oh!    how  I  hate  those  sins  of  mine 

That  shed  the  Saviour's  bio 
That  pierced  and  nailed    His  sacred  flesh 
Fa?>t  to  the  fatal   wood. 

4  Yea,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  di 

My  heart  hath   so   deer 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  thi  gs 

That  made   my   Saviour   ble 

5  While  with  a  melting,  broken  heart. 

My  murdered  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my   sins. 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

283  S.  M.  G  Weslki 

A   PRAYER    FOR   PEXITEXCE. 

1  Off!    that  I  could  repent. 
With  all  my  idols  part. 

And  to  Thy  gracious  eye  present 
An  humble,  contrite  heart : 

2  A  heart  with  grief  oppressed 
At  having  gfrieved  ray  God, 

A  troubled  heart  that   cannot  rest. 
Till  sprinkled    with   Thy  blood. 

3  Jesus,   on  me   bestow 
The  penitent   desire: 

With  deep  sincerity  of  wo 
My  thoughtless  breast  inspire, 

4  With  softening  pity  look 
And  melt  my  hardness  down : 

Strike,   with  Thy  love's  effectual  stroke, 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone. 

495 


REP  EXT  AX  CE. 
284  L-  M.  Strong. 

CONFESSION  OF  SIN. 

1  ALAS,  alas !    how  blind  I  Ve  been, 
How  little  of  myself  I've  seen! 
Sportive  I  sailed  the  sensual   tide, 
Thoughtless  of  God  whom  I  defied. 

2  Oft  have  I  heard  of  heaven  and  hell, 
Where  bliss  and  woe  eternal  dwell ; 
But  mocked  the  threats  of  truth  divine, 
And  scorned  the  place  where  angels  shine. 

3  My  heart  has  long  refused  the  blood 
Of  Jesus,  the  descending  God; 

And  guilty  passion  boldly  broke 

The  holy  law  which  Heaven  had   spoke. 

4  Th'  alluring  world  controlled  my  choice ; 
When  conscience  spoke,  I  hushed  its  voice: 
Securely  laughed  along  the  road, 
Which  hapless  millions  first  had  trod. 

5  But  now,  th1  almighty   God  comes  near 
And  fills  my  soul  with  awful  fear, 
Fear,  lest  I  sink  to  endless  pain, 

Nor  hear  the  voice  of  joy  again. 

235  C.  M.  S.  Stennett. 

A  PENITENT  AT  JESUS'   FEET. 

1  PROSTRATE,   dear  Jesus!    at  Thy  feet, 

A  guilty  rebel  lies: 
And  upward  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the   debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

496 


SEARCH    ME. 

3  But  no  suclj  sacrifice  I  plead, 

To  expiate  my  guill  : 
No  tears  but  those  which  Thou  hast  sled: 
No  blood,  but  Thou  hast  spilled. 

4  Think  of  Thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord! 

And  all  my   sins  forgive: 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  tlif  sinner  live. 

286  s-  M.  P«  Wesley. 

SEARCH    ME    AXD   TRY   ME. 

1  All!  whither  should  I  o-o. 
Burdened,   and   sick'   and   faint? 

To  whom   should   I   my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out   my  complaint? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come: 
Ah  !  why   do   I   delay  I 

He  calls  the   weary  sinners  home; 
And  yet  from   Him  I  stay. 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part. 

Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart ! 

4  Some  wicked  thing  unknown 
Must   surelv   lurk   within; 

Some   idol  which  I  do  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom   sin. 

5  Jesus,   the  hindrance   show. 
Which  I  have  feared  to  see : 

And  make  me  now     consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  Thee. 

6  Searcher  of  hearts!  in  mine 
Thy  (tying  power  display; 

Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 

And  take  the  veil  awav. 
£2*  497 


REPENTANCE. 

287  S.  M.  *  Watts. 

RUIN  AND  RECOVERY. 

1  HOW  heavy  is  the  night, 
That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 

Till  Christ  with  His  reviving  iight, 
Over  our  souls  arise! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven; 
But  in  His  righteousness  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure, 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain; 

He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  o-allino;  chain. 

5  Lord,  we   adore   Thy  ways, 
That  bring  us  near  to  God ; 

Thy  sovereign  power,  Thy  healing  grace, 
And  Thine  atoning  blood. 

288  C.  P.  M.  Hasting*, 

A  PRAYER  FOR  PARDON. 

1   I  LOOK  to  thee,  O  Lord,  alone, 
And  low  beneath  Thy  gracious  throne 

Pour  out  my  ardent  prayer: 
Pardon  my  sin,  my  soul  reprieve, 
No  hand  but  Thine  can  now  relieve, 
Or  save  me  from  despair. 

498 


CONVICTION    OF    SIN. 

2  My  trembling  spirit,  filled  with  awe, 
Beholds  the  terrors  of  Thy  law, 

And   bows   itself  in   dust ; 
Thou,  Lord,  art  righteous,  just  and  good, 
My  only  refuge  is  Thy  blood: 

Thou  art  my   only  trust. 

3  Guilty,  before   Thv  bar  I  plead, 
Guilty  in  thought,  in  word,  and  deed. 

Wholly  defiled  by  sin : 
Oh!    heal  the  leprosy  of  soul! 
One  pardoning  word  can  make  me  whole. 

And  bid  my  heart  be  clean. 

289  S.  M.  Cowpeb, 

THE   CONVINCED   AND   SEEKING-  SINNER. 

1   MY  former  hopes  are  fled, 
My  terror  now  begins; 

1  feel,  alas!    that  I  am  dead 
In  trespasses   and   sins. 

2  Ah!    whither  shall  I  fly! 
I  hear  the  thunder  roar; 

The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh, 
And  vengeance   at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review   my   wavs, 
I  dread  impending  doom; 

But  sure,   a  friendly  whisper   says, 
"Flee  from  the   wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimmering  from  afar; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me, 
To  save   me   from   de-pair. 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun. 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way; 
I'll  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run, 

And  watch  the  rising  day.  499 


REPENTANCE. 

290  L  M.  (  Moravian. 

A  SINNER  SUBMITTING  TO    GOD. 

1  WEARY  of  struggling  with  my  pain, 
Hopeless  to  burst  this  sinful  chain, 
At  length  I  give  the  contest  o'er, 
And  seek  to  free  myself  no  more. 

2  From  my  own  works  at  last  I  cease, 
God,  that  creates,  must  seal  my  peace; 
Fruitless  my  toil,  and  vain  my  care, 
Unless  ThyJ  sovereign  grace  I  share. 

3  Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  heal ; 
I  see  my  sin,  but  do  not  feel; 
Nor  shall  I,  till  Thy  Spirit  blow, 
And  bid  th'  obedient   waters  flow. 

4  'T  is  Thine  a  heart  of  flesh  to  give, 
Thy  gifts   I  only  can  receive:   • 
Here  then  to  Thee  I  all  resign, 

To  draw,  redeem,  and  seal,  is  Thine. 

291  S.  M.  Newton. 

THE  BURDEN  OF  SIN. 

1  LORD,  can  a  soul   like  mine, 
Unholy  and  unclean, 

Dare  venture  near  a  throne  of  grace, 
With  such  a  load  of  sin? 

2  When  I  attempt  to  pray, 
And  lisp  Thy  holy  name, 

My  thoughts  are  hurried  soon  away, 
I  know  not  where  I  am. 

3  When  in  Thy  word  I  look, 
Such  darkness  fills  my  mind, 

I  only  read  a  sealed  book, 
And  no  relief  I  find. 

500 


THE    SURRENDER. 

4  Myself  can  hardly  bear 

This  wretched  heart  of  mine; 

How  hateful,  then,  must  it  appear, 

To  those  pure  eyes  of  Thine! 

5  Low  at  Thy  feet  I  bow, 

Oh !    pity  and    forgive !  $ 

Here  will  I  lie,  and  wait  till  Thou 
Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

292  8s->  fa  and  4s-  Evan.  Mao. 

THE    SURRENDER. 

1  WELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 

"Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine: 
Lord,  I  make  a  fnjl  surrender, 

Every  power  and  thought  be  Thine, 

Thine  entirely, 
Through  eternal  ages  Thine. 

2  Known  to  all  to  be  Thy  mansion, 

Earth  and  hell  will  disappear; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession, 

When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near; 

Shout  O  Zion! 
Shout,  ye  saints,  the  Lord  is  here! 

293  L.  M.  Tatlock. 

THE   RETURNING  SINNER. 

1  FAR  from  Thy  fold,  my  God,  my  feet 

Once  moved  in  error's  devious  maze, 
Nor  found  religious  duties  sweet, 

Nor  sought  Thy  face,  nor  loved  Thy  ways. 

2  With  tenderest  voice  Thou  badst  me  flee 

The  paths  which  Thou  couldst  ne'er  approve; 
And  gently  drew   my  soul  to  Thee, 
With  cords  of  sweet,  eternal  love. 

501 


REPENTANCE. 

3  Now  to  Thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  fly, 

And  low  in  self-abasement  fall ; 
A  vile,  a  helpless  worm,  I  lie, 

And  Thou,  my  God,  art  all  in  all. 

4  Dearer,  far  dearer  to  my  heart, 

Than%all  the  joys  that  earth  can  give; 
From  fame,  from  wealth,  from  friends  I  'd  part, 
Beneath  Thy  countenance  to  live. 

5  And  when,  in  smiling  friendship  dressed, 

Death  bids  me  quit  this  mortal  frame, 
Gently  reclined  on  Jesus'  breast, 

My  latest  breath  shall  bless  His  name. 

6  Then  my  unfettered  soul  shall  rise, 

And  soar  above  yon  starry  spheres, 
Join  the  full  chorus  of  the  skies, 

And  sing  Thy  praise  through  endless  years. 

294.  7s.  and  6s.  C.  Wesley. 

PLEADING  FOR  GRACE. 

1  WRETCHED,   helpless,  and  distressed, 

Ah!    whither  shall    I  fly! 
Ever  panting  after  rest, 

Where  shall  I  turn  mine  eye? 
Naked,   sick,  and    poor,  and  blind, 

Bound  in  sin  and  misery: 
Friend  of  sinners,  let  me  find 

My  help,  my  all  in  Thee. 

2  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

Oh !    hear  my  sad   complaint ; 
Be  the  wanderer's  resting  place, 
A  cordial  for  the  faint. 

502 


CONTRITION. 

Make  me  rich,  tot  I  am  poor; 

Let  me  now  Thy  presence  find; 
To  the  dying,  health  restore. 

And  eyesight    to  the  blind. 

3  Fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  grace, 

With  pure  humility  : 
Clothe  me  with  Thy  righteousness; 

Endue  my  heart  with  Thee; 
Let  Thine  image  be  restored; 

Let  me  Thy  forgiveness  prove; 
Fill  me  with  Thy  fulness,  Lord, 

For  boundless  is  Thy  love. 

295  ?s«  Hastings. 

DEEP   CONTRITION. 

1  JESUS,  save  my  dying  soul, 

Make  the  broken  spirit  whole: 
Humbled  in  the  dust  I  lie; 
Saviour,  leave  me  not   to  die. 

2  Jesus,  full  of  every  grace, 
Now  reveal  Thy  smiling  face : 
Grant  the  joy  of  sin  forgiven. 
Foretaste  of  the  bliss  of  heaven. 

3  All  my  guilt  to  Thee  is  known, 
Thou  art  righteous,  Thou  alone; 
All  my  help  is  from  Thy  e 

All  beside  I  count  but  loss. 

4  Lord,  in  Thee  I  now  believe: 
Wilt  Thou,  wilt  Thou  not  forgive? 
Helpless  at  Thy  feet  I  lie: 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 

503 


CONVERSION. 
CONVERSION. 

296  L.  M.  Watts. 

JOY    IN    HEAVEN    OVER    A    REPENTING    SINNER. 

1  WHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 

To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born ! 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  His   eternal  love  : 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  His  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight,  to  view 
The  holy  soul  He  formed  anew ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

297  C.  M.  Needham. 

JOY    OVER    BUT    ONE    CONVERT. 

1  OH  !  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 

When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And  with  an  humble  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hearsi 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan; 

Jesus  receives  him  in  His  arms, 

And  claims  him  for  His  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joy  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire : 
"The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

504 


PRI30  ^^       LS  QOPE. 

298  c.  M.  Wilks. 

PRISONERS    OF    H 

1  WHEN  first  my  dangei  -  i 

And  knew   not   w  here  to  run  ; 
I  lit-tl  from  God's  avenging  law, 
To  duties  I   had  done. 

2  But  these,  alas  !   I   quickly  : 

Afforded  no   defence : 
For  threatening  vengeance  burst  an 
And  drove  my   soul  from  thei 

3  Cut  off  from   every 

And  sinking  in   despair, 
I  turned  mine  ary's  top, 

And  saw  a  refuge  there. 

4  Jesus,  the  Saviour,   cried  aloud, 

Pris  i  >me  in  ! 

There's  peace  and  safety  is  My 
From  vengean  ;e   and   from  sin. 

5  I  entered  this  stronghold  in  hasl 

And  found  n  ure; 

And  from  a  sense   of  mercies  | 
I  learn  to  trust   Him  ra 

299  L.  M.  w* 

RENOUNCING    THE    WORLD. 

1  I  SEXD  the  joys  of  earth  i  • 

Away,  ye  tempters  of  the 

False  as  the   smooth,   deceitful   - 

And  empty  as  the   whistling  n : 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  al 

Down  to  the   gulf  of  dark  despair  : 
And.  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  e'en  i  me  there. 

43  505 


CONVERSION. 

3  Lord !  I  adore  Thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss : 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  hade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above, 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  lift  mine  eyes ; 
Oh !  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies. 

'  5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll;. 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

300  C.   M.  BURNHAM. 

LORD,   REMEMBER    ME. 

1  JESUS,  Thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 
As  such  I  look  to  Thee  ; 
Now,  in  the  fulness  of  Thy  love, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

.2  Remember  Thy  pure  wTord  of  grace, 
Remember  Calvary  ; 
Remember  all  Thy  dying  groans, 
And,  then,  remember  me. 

3  Thou  w^ondrous  Advocate  with  God, 

1  yield  myself  to  Thee  ; 

While  Thou  art  sitting  on  Thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  Lord,  I  am  guilty,  I  am  vile, 

But  Thy  salvation  's  free ; 
Then,  in  Thine   all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

506 


GIVING     UP    ALL. 

5  And,  when  T  close  my  eves  in  death, 
When  creature-helps  all  flee, 
Then,   0  my  dear  Redeemer-God, 
I  pray,  remember  me. 

301  C.  M.  Beddomk, 

GIVING    LP    ALL    FOR    CHRIST. 

1  AXD  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  for  Thee  ! 
This  is  my  joy,   since  Thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go  !  one  look  from  Thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  wealth,   or  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand   worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  Thee,   supremely  good, 

Divinely  bright   and  fair  ! 

4  Saviour  of  souls,   while  I  from  Thee 

A  single   smile   obtain ; 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I  ?11  glory  in   my  gain  ! 

302  C.  P.  M.  Moore, 

THE    WORLD    RENOUNCED. 

1   I  QUIT  the   world's  fantastic  joys. 
Her  honours  are  but   idle  toys, 

Her  bliss  an    empty   shade  ; 
Like  meteors  in   the  midnight   sky, 
That  glitter  for  a  while  and  die. 

Her  glories  flash  and  fade. 

507 


CONVERSION. 

2  Let  fools  for  riches  strive  and  toil. 
Let  greedy  minds  divide  the  spoil, 

'T  is  all  too  mean  for  me ; 
Above  the   earth,  above  the  skies, 
My  bold  aspiring  wishes  rise, 

My  God,  to  heaven  and  Thee. 

3  O  source  of  glory,   life,  and  love, 
When  to  Thy   courts  I  mount  above, 

On  contemplation's  wings, 
I  look  with  pity   and  disdain 
On  all  the  pleasures  of  the  vain, 

On  all  the   pomps  of  kings. 

4  Thy  beauties  rising  in  my  sight, 
Divinely  sweet,   divinely  bright, 

With  raptures  fill  my  breast ; 
Though  robbed   of  all  my  earthly  store 
With  Thee  I  never  can  be  poor 

But  must  be  ever  blessed. 

303  C.  M.  Nekdham 

BEARING    THE    CROSS. 

1  ASHAMED  of  Christ !  my  soul  disdains 

The  mean,   ungenerous  thouo-ht : 
Shall  I  disown  that  Friend,  whose  blood 
To  man   salvation   brought  ! 

2  With  the  glad  news  of  love  and  peace 

From  heaven  to  earth  He  came ; 
For  us  endured  the  painful  cross, 
For  us  despised  the  shame. 

3  At  His  command,  we  must  take  up 

Our  cross  without  delay ; 
Our  lives,  yea,   thousand  lives  of  ours, 
His  lovu  can  'ne'er  repay. 

50S 


SUBDUED    BV    THE    CROSS. 

4  Each  faithful   sufferer,  Jesus  views 

With  infinite  delight  : 
Their  lives  to    Him  arc  dear;  their  deaths 
Are  precious   in   His  sight. 

5  To  bear  His  name,  His  cross  to  bear, 

Our  highest   honour  this! 
Who  firmly   suffers  for  Him  now, 
*  Shall  reign   with  Him  in  bliss, 

6  But  should  we,  in  the  evil  day, 

From  our  profession  fly, 
Jesus,  the  Judge,  before  the  wrorld 
The  traitors  will  deny. 

304  C;  M.  Nbjwto*. 

SUBDUED    BY    THE    CROSS. 

1  IN  evil  long  I  took   delight, 

Unawetl   by  shame  or  fear, 
Till  a  new  object   struck  my   sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and   blood ; 
He  fixed  His  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  His  cross  I  stood. 

3  Oh  !  never  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  His  death 
Though  not  a  word  He  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt, 

It  plunged  me  in  despair ; 
I  saw,  my  sins  His  blood  had  spilled, 
And  helped  to  nail  Him  there. 

5  A  second  look  He  gave  that   said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
I  die  that  thou  mavest  live." 
43*  509 


CONVERSION. 

6  Thus,  while  His  death  my  sin  displays 
In  all  its  blackest  hue ; 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

305  H.  M.  Reed. 

SUBMISSION. 

1  COME  my  Redeemer,  come, 

And  deign  to  dwell  with  me, 
Come,  and  Thy  right  assume, 

And  bid  Thy  rivals  flee  : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart,  Thy  lasting  home* 

2  Exert  Thy  mighty  power, 

And  banish  all  my  sin ; 
In  this  auspicious  hour, 

Bring  all  Thy  graces  in ; 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart,.  Thy  lasting  home. 

3  Rule  Thou  in  every  thought 

And  passion  of  my  soul, 
Till  all  my  powers  are  brought 

Beneath  Thy  full  control : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,   quickly   come, 
And  make  my  heart,  Thy  lasting  home, 

4  Then  shall  my  days  be  Thine, 

And  all  my  heart  be  love, 
And  joy  and  peace  be  mine, 

Such  as  are  known  above : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart,  Thy  lasting  home. 

306  C;  M.  Xewton. 

PEACE    RETURNING; 

1  OH  !  speak  that  gracious  word  again, 
And  cheer  my  drooping  heart ! 
No  voice  but  Thine  can  soothe  my  pain,, 
And  bid  my  fears  depart.  510 


PEACE    R  E  T  U  B N I N G  . 

2  And  wilt  Thou   still   vouchsafe  to   own 

A  worm   so  vile  as    I  ! 
And  may  I  still  approach  Thy  throne, 
And   Abba,   Father,   cry  ! 

3  My  Saviour,  by   II is  powerful  word, 

Hath  turned  my  night  to  day  : 
And  all  those  heavenly  joys  restored, 
Which  I  had  sinned  away. 

4  Dear  Lord  !  T  wonder  and  adore  : 

Thy  grace  is  all  divine  : 
Oh  !   keep  me,   that   I  sin  no  more 
Against  such  love  as  Thine. 

307  L.  M.  Steele. 

ENTIRE     CONSECRATION. 

1  NOW  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  powers  to  serve  the  Lord; 
Ni  f  from   His   ways  will  I  depart, 
Whose   service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  Oh!  be  this  service  all  my  joy! 

Around  let  my  example  shine; 

Till  others  love  the  blessed  employ, 

And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,   my   determined  choice, 
To   yield   to    His   supreme   control, 
And  in   His  kind   commands  rejoice. 

4  Oh  '.   may   I  never  faint   nor  tire 

Nor,   wandering,   leave  His  sacred  ways  v 
Great  God!   accept  my   soul's  desire, 

And  give  me  strength  to  live  Thy  praise. 

511 


CONVERSION. 

308  C.  M.  Nbwto* 

OLD  THINGS   PASSED  AWAY. 

1  LET  earthly  minds  the  world  pursue, 

It  has  no   charms  for  me ; 
Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  hath   set  me  free. 

2  Its  visions  can  no  longer  please, 

Nor  happiness  afford: 
Far  from  my   heart  be  joys  like  these, 
For  I  have   seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day, 

The  stars  are   all  concealed ; 
So  earthly   pleasures  fade  away, 
When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,   His  love,  His  gracious  voice, 
Have  fixed  mv  roving  heart. 

5  And  may  I  hope  that  Thou  wilt  own 

A  worthless   worm  like  me  \ 
Dear  Lord,   I  would  be  Thine  alone, 
And  wholly   live  to  Thee. 

309  8s.  and  7s.  Wingrovbl 

A   MIRACLE    OF   GRACE. 

1  HAIL,  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 

Only  Thee   I   wish  to  si  no; ; 
To  my  soul   Thy   name  is  precious, 
Thou  my   Prophet,   Priest,  and  King. 

2  Oh  !   what   mercy   flows  from  heaven, 

Oh!   what  joy   and  happiness! 
Love  I  much  \    I  \e  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle   of  grace. 

512 


G  R  A  C  i:    A  C  K  X  OWLEDGED. 

3  Once,  with   Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned   in  sin   I  lay; 

Swift  destruction   still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness! 
Love  I  much  \    I  've  much   forgiven, 
I  'm   a  miracle   of  grace. 

5  Shout,  ye  bright   angelic  choir ; 

Praise  the  Lamb   enthroned  above ; 
AY  bile,  astonished,   I  admire 

God's  free  grace   and  boundless  love. 

6  That  blessed  moment  I  received  Himy 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Love  I  much  ]    I  've  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

310  L.  M.  Kelly. 

DISTINGUISHING-   GRACE  ACKNOWLEDGED. 

1  I  HEAR  a  voice  that  comes  from  far ; 

From  Calvary  it   sounds  abroad ; 
It  soothes  my  soul,   and  calms  my  fear : 
It  speaks  of  pardon  bought  with  blood 

2  And  is  it  true   that   many  fly 

The  sound  that  bids  my  soul  rejoice  : 
And  rather  choose  in  sin  to  die, 
Than  turn  an   ear  to  mercy's  voice  ? 

3  Alas  !  for  those,  the   day  is  near, 

When  mercy  will  be  heard  no  more  ; 
Then  will  they   ask  in  vain  to  hear 

The  voice,  they  would  not  hear  before. 

513 


CONVERSION. 

4  With  such,  I  own,  I  once  appeared, 

But  now  I  know   how  great  their  loss; 
For  sweeter  sounds  were  never  heard 
Than  mercy   utters  from  the  cross. 

5  But  let  me  not  forget  to  own, 

That  if  I  differ  aught  from  those, 
'T  is  due  to  sovereign  grace  alone, 
That  oft  selects  its  proudest  foes. 

311  *7s.  Montgomery; 

CHOOSING  THE  HERITAGE  OF  GOd's  PEOPLE. 

1  PEOPLE  of  the  living  God ! 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin   and   sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found: 
Now  to  you   my   spirit  turns, 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblessed; 
Brethren,   where  your  altar  burns, 

Oh !  receive  me  into  rest. 

2  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave, 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 

Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave: 
Mine  the  God   whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 

Every  idol  I  resign. 

312  8s.  and  7s.  Granx. 

FORSAKING    ALL,    TO    FOLLOW    CHRIST. 

1  JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave,   and  follow  Thee; 
Naked,   poor,   despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  All  shalt  be. 
Perish,   every  fond  ambition, 

AH  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known} 

514 


FORSAKING    ALL. 

Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 

God,  and  heaven,   are   still  my  own, 

2  Let  the  world  despise,  and  leave  me; 

They  haw  left  my  Saviour  too; 
Human  hearts  and   looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not  like  them  untrue  ; 
And  whilst  Thou   shalt   smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,   and  friends  disown  me. 

Show  Thy  face,   and  all  is  bright. 

3  Go  then,   earthly   fame   and  treasure, 

Come,   disaster,   scorn  and  pain; 
In  Thy  service,   pain  is  pleasure, 

With  Thy  favour  loss  is  gain. 
I  have  called  Thee,  Abba,  Father, 

I  have  set  my  heart  on  Thee  : 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

4  Man  may  trouble   and  distress  me, 

'T  will  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
Oh !  "t  is  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
Oh  !  't  were  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

5  Soul,  then  know  thy  full  salvation ; 

Eise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care ; 
Joy  to  rind  in  every  station, 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit   dwells  within  thee ; 

Think  what   Father's   smiles  are  thine ; 
Think  that  Jesus  died  to  win  thee  ; 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  repine  ? 

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C  0  N  VERSION. 

6  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer, 

Heaven's  eternal  day  's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 

Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly -mission, 
Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim   days ; 

Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,   and  prayer  to  praise. 

313  c-  M.  Doddridge. 

ASKING  THE   WAY  TO  ZION. 

1  INQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 

That  leads  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determined  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around, 

Your  pious  march  to  join ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  Oh!  come,  and  to  His  temple  haste, 

And  seek  His  favour  there ; 
Before  His  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

4  Oh !  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God, 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  He  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

314  C.   M.  DwiGHtf 
DELIVERANCE    FROM    EVIL    COMPANIONS. 

1  THE  giddy  world  with  flattering  tongue, 
Had  charmed  my  soul  astray, 
And  lured  my  heedless  feet  to  death, 
Along  the  flowery  way. 

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PEN!  T  E  N  T  I  A  L    G  R  A  T  1 T  U  D  E . 

2  My  heart,   with  agonizing  prayer, 

Besought  the  Lord  t<»  sai 
Unseen  He  seized  my  trembling  hand, 
And  brought  me  from  the  grave. 

3  He  broke  the  charm,  which  drew  my  feet 

To  darkness   and  the  dead ; 
From  lips  profane,   and  tongues  impure, 
With  quivering  steps  I  lied. 

4  Homeward  I  flew  to  find  my  God, 

And  seek  His  face  divine ; 
Restored  to  peace,  to  hope,  to  life, 
To  Zioivs  friends,  and  mine. 

315  c.  m. 

PENITENTIAL     GRATITUDE. 

1  RISE,  0  my  soul,  the  hours  review, 

When  awed  by  guilt  and  fear, 
To  heaven  for  grace  thou  durst  not  sue, 
And  found  no  rescue  here : 

2  Thy  tears  are  dried,  thy  griefs  are  fled, 

Dispelled  each  bitter  care ; 
For  Heaven  itself  hath  lent  its  aid, 
To  save  thee  from  despair. 

3  Hear,  then,  O  God!     Thy  work  fulfil, 

And,  from  Thy  mercy's  throne, 
Vouchsafe  me  strength  to  do  Thy  will, 
And  to  resist  mine  own. 

4  So  shall  my  soul  each  power  employ 

Thy  mercy  to  adore ; 
While  Heaven  itself  proclaims  with  joy, 
"One  pardoned  sinner  more!'' 

44  517 


CONVERSION. 

316  L.  M.  Livingstone. 

THE   CONVERT'S   GRATEFUL   ACKNOWLEDGMENT. 

1  My   soul,   with  humble  fervour  raise 
To  God  the  voice  of  grateful  praise, 
And  every  mental  power  combine, 
To  bless  His  attributes  divine. 

2  Deep  on  my  heart  let  memory  trace 
His  acts  of  mercy  and  of  grace ; 
Who,  with  a  Fathers  tender  care, 
Saved  me  when  sinking  in  despair; 

3  Gave  my  repentant  soul  to  prove 
The  joy  of  His  forgiving  love ; 
Poured  balm  into  my  bleeding  breast, 
And  led  my  weary  feet  to  rest. 

317  L.  M.  Gregg. 

NOT  ASHAMED   OF  JESUS.  ' 

1  JESUS  !   and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ! 
Ashamed  of  Thee,   whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days. 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star : 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted   soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight   be   ashamed  of  noon ; 
'Tis  midnight   with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Brio-lit  mornino-   Star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that   dear  friend, 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No  !  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

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SELF  -  D  E  D I C  AT  I O  N. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  yes  I  may 
When  EVe  do  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,   i       s  rave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then,  nor  is  my  boasting  vain, 
Till  then   I  boast   a   Saviour  slain  ! 
And  nli !  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not   ashamed  of  me  ! 

318  L.  M.  ]  >'jddridgh 

SELF-DEDICATION. 

1  0  HAPPY  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  Thee,  my  Saviour,   and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  crk»wincr  heart  rejoi     . 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  0  happy  bond,   that   seals  my  vows 

To  Him,  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  His  b 

While  to  that   sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  "Tis  done:  the   oreat   transaction's 

I  am  my  Lord's,   and  He  is  mine: 
He  drew  me  and  I  followed  on. 

Charmed  to   confess  the  voire   divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  loner-divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,   r 
With  ashes  who  would  grudge  to  part. 
When  called  on   angels1   bread  to  f- 

5  High  Heaven,   that  heard  the   solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall   daily  hear. 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

519 


CONVERSION. 

319  L.  M.  Dobell's  Coll. 

BY   GRACE   YE   ARE   SAVED. 

1  SELF-RIGHTEOUS  souls  on  works  rely, 
And  boast  their  moral  dignity ; 
But  when  I  lisp  a  song  of  praise, 
Grace  is  the  note  my  soul  shall  raise. 

2  'T  was  grace  that  quickened  me  when  dead, 
And  grace  my  soul  to  Jesus  led ; 
Grace  brings  me  pardon  for  my  sin ; 
'Tis  grace  subdues  my  lusts  within. 

3  'Tis  grace,  that  sweetens  every  cross, 
'T  is  grace  supports  in  every  loss ; 
In  Jesus'  grace  my  soul  is  strong ; 
Grace  is  my  hope,   and  Christ  my  song. 

4  'T  is  grace  defends  when  danger 's  near ; 
By  grace  alone  I  persevere ; 
'T  is  grace  constrains  my  soul  to  love ; 
Free  grace  is  all  they  sing  above. 

5  Thus,  'tis  alone  of  grace  I  boast, 
And  'tis  alone  in  grace  I  trust; 
For  all  that 's  past,  grace  is  my  theme ; 
For  what's  to  come,   'tis  still  the  same, 

6  Through   endless  years,   of  grace  I  '11  sing,. 
Adore  and  bless  my  heavenly  King; 
I  '11  cast  my  crown  before  His  throne, 
And  shout  free  grace  to  Him  alone. 

320  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

SALVATION  BY   GRACE. 

1   GRACE!  'tis  a  charming  sound; 

Harmonious  to  the  ear  : 
Heaven   with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

520 


TRIUMPHS   OF    GR  ACE. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  wav, 
To  save  rebellious  man; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the   wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 

And  new  supplies   each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the   work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days  ; 

It  lavs  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

321  C.  M.  Nbwtok. 

TRIUMPHS   OF   GRACE. 

1  AMAZING  grace  !    how  sweet  the  sound 

That   saved  a   wretch  like  me  ! 
I  once  was  lost,   but  now   am   found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'T  was  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears   relieved ; 
How  precious  did   that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first   believed ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 

I  have  already   come  ; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will   lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promised  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures ; 
He  will  my  Shield  and  Portion  be, 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

44*  521 


CONVERSION. 

5  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life   shall  cease ; 
I  shall  possess  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

6  There,  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

7  Then  now,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Let  ardent  wishes  rise, 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

322  C.  M.  Hoskins. 

THE    JAILER'S    CONVERSION. 

1  LORD,  we  adore  Thy  matchless  ways, 

In  bringing  souls  to  Thee ; 
We  sing  and  shout  eternal  praise, 
For  grace  so  full  and  free. 

2  "What  must  I  do,"  the  jailer  cries, 

"  To  save  my  sinking  soul  ?" 
"Believe  in  Christ,"  the  Word  replies, 
"  Thy  faith   shall  make  thee  whole." 

3  Our  works  are   all  the  works  of  sin> 

Our  nature   quite  depraved; 

Jesus  alone   can  make  us  clean ; 

By  grace  are  sinners  saved. 

4  ''Believe,  believe,"  the  gospel  cries, 

"This  is  the  living  way:" 
From   faith  in   Christ   our  hopes  arise, 
And  shine  to  perfect  day. 

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TO   LIVE   IS   CHRIST 

5  Come,  sinners,   then,  the   Saviour  trnstr 
To  wash  yon  in  His  blood  ; 
To  change  your  hearts,   subdue  your  lust. 
And  bring  you  home  to  God. 

323  L.  M.  IIoskik*, 

TO    LIVE    IS    CHRIST. 

1  LET  thoughtless  thousands  choose   the  road 
That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God ; 

This  happiness,   dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  Thine. 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,   my   soul  would  live, 
From  Him,  my  life,  my  all  receive  : 

To  Him   devote  my  fleeting  hours : 
Serve  Him  alone  with  all  my  powers. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting  all, 

To  Him  I  look,  on  Him  I  call ; 
He  every  want  will  well  supply, 
In  time,  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear ; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,   death  and  pain  ; 
To  live  is  Christ,   to  die  is  gain. 

321  L.  51.  Steele. 

NONE    BUT    CHRIST. 

1  TFTOU  only  sovereign  of  my  heart, 

My  refuge,  my  almighty  Friend: 
An  I  can  my  soul  from  Thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from   my  Lord? 
Cm 1 1   this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

52a 


CHRISTIAN   CHARACTER. 

3  Thy  name  1113^  inmost  powers  adore ; 

Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care  ; 
Depart  from  Thee  !  't  is  death,  't  is  more, 
'T  is  endless  ruin,  deep  despair ! 

4  Low  at  Thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie, 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine  ; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  Thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  Thine. 


CHRISTIAN    CHARACTER. 
325  L.  M.  S.  Stennbtt. 

CHRISTIANS    THE    SONS     OF    GOD. 

.1   NOT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 
Who  boast  the  honours  of  their  birth, 
Such  real  dignity  can  claim 
As  those   who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven  ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joy  beyond  the  sky. 

3  On  them,   a  happy,   chosen  race, 
Their  Father  pours  His  richest  grace  : 
To  them  His   counsels  He  imparts, 
And  stamps  His  image  on  their  hearts. 

4  Their  infant-cries,  their  tender  age, 
His  pity  and  His  love  engage : 

He  clasps  them  in  His  arms,  and  there 
Secures  them  with  parental  care. 

524 


SONS    OF    <;OD. 

5  His  will  He  makes  them  early  know, 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go; 
Whispers  instruction   to  their  minds, 

And  on  their  heart-   His  precepts  hinds, 

6  When  through   temptations  they  rebel, 
His  chastening  rod   He  makes  them  feel; 

Then,   with  a  Father's   tender  heart. 

He  soothes  the  pain   and  heals  the  smart. 

7  Their  daily  wants   His  hands  supply. 
Their  steps  He  guards  with  watchful  eye  ; 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heaven  above, 
And  crowns  them   with  eternal  love. 

8  If  I've  the   honour.   Lord,  to  be 
(hie  of  this  numerous  family  ; 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 

To  call  Thee   Abba,  Father,  too. 

9  So  may   my   conduct   ever  prove 
My  filial  piety   and  love; 

Whilst  all   my   brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  in  my  face. 

326  C,  M.  Cowper, 

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS    RENOUNCED. 

1  NO  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 

To  serve  the  Lord  aright  ; 
And  what  she   has,   she  misapplies, 
For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay 

In  bondage   and   distress  ! 
I  toiled  the  precept  to  obey, 

But  toiled   without  success. 

525 


CHRISTIAN   CHARACTER. 

3  Then  all  my  servile  works  were  done, 

A  righteousness  to  raise ; 

Now  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 

I  freely  choose  His  ways. 

4  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfilled, 

And  hear  His  pardoning  voice, 
Will  change  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty  into  choice. 

5  "  What  shall  I  do,"  was  once  the  word, 

"That  I  may  worthier  grow?" 
"What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord?" 
Is  my  enquiry  now 

6  I've  seen  how  great  my  misery  is, 

And  mourned  my  helpless  case ; 

I  've  found  in  Christ  a  righteousness, 

And  praise  Him  for  His  grace. 

327  S-   M.  DODDRIDGE. 

UNION    TO    CHRIST. 

1  DEAR  Saviour,  we  are  Thine 
By  everlasting  bands ; 

Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign, 
And  souls,   into  Thy  hands. 

2  Accepted  for  Thy  sake, 
And  justified  by  faith, 

We  of  Thy  righteousness  partake, 
And  find  in  Thee  our  life. 

3  To  Thee  we  still  would  cleave, 
With  ever  growing  zeal ; 

If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
Oh  !  let  them  ne'er  prevail, 

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ONE    WITH   CHRIST. 

4  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  Thee  our  Head ; 

Shall  form  us  to  Thy  image  bright, 

That  we  Thy  paths  may  tread. 

5  Death  may  our  souls  divide 
From  these  abodes  of  clay  : 

But  love  shall  keep  us  near  Thy  side, 
Through  all  the   gloomy  way. 

6  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 
Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ? 

Since  He  in  heaven  hath  fixed  His  throne, 
He'll  fix  His  members  there. 

328  L.  M.  Ken*. 

ONE    WITH     CHRIST. 

1  'TWIXT  Jesus  and  the  chosen  race, 
Subsists  a  bond  of  sovereign  grace, 
That  hell,   with  its  infernal  train, 
Shall  ne'er  dissolve,  nor  rend  in  twain. 

2  Hail  sacred  union,  firm  and  strong  ; 
How  great  the  grace  !  how  sweet  the  song ! 
That  worms  of  earth  should  ever  be 
One  with  incarnate  Deity. 

3  One  in  the  tomb,   one  when  He  rose, 
One  when  He  triumphed  o'er  His  foes; 
One  when  in  heaven  He  took  His  e 
While  seraphs  sung  all  hell's  defeat. 

4  This  sacred  tie  forbids  their  fears, 
For  all  He  is,  or  has,  is  theirs; 

With  Him  their  Head,  they   stand  or  fall. 
Their  Life,  their  Surety,  and  their  All. 

527 


CHRISTIAN    CHARACTER. 

329  L-  M.  ZlNZKNDOKF. 

THE    LORD    OUK    KIGHTEOUSNESS. 

1  LORD,   Thy   imputed  righteousness, 

My   beauty   is,   my   glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy   shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from   the   dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies  ; 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
••Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me.'' 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  } 
While  through  Thy  blood  absolved  I  am, 
From  sin' a  tremendous  curse  and  shame. 

4  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all   the  armies  bought  with  blood, 
By  faith  on  Thee   alone  relied, 

And  in  the  Lord  were  justified. 

h  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years  : 
Xo  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

6  Oh !  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice  ! 
Bid,  Lord,   Thy  mourning  ones  rejoice ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their   glorious  dress, 
u  Jesus,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness." 

330  C.  M.  Watts, 

SANCTIFIED    IN    CHRIST. 

1  NOT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
The  wanton  or  the  proud, 
Nor  thieves,  nor  slanderers,  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

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P  R  ED  EST  I  NATKD. 

2  Surprising  grace  !  and  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin  ; 
Beirs  of  immortal  misery, 
Unholy  and  unclean. 

3  But   we  are   washed   in  Jesus1  blood, 

We're  pardoned  through  His  name; 

And  tli<j  good   Spirit   of  our  God 
Hath  sanctified  our  frame. 

4  Oh!  for  a  persevering  power, 

To  keep  Thy  just  commands  ! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more, 
No   more  pollute  our  hands. 

331  L.  M.  Watts. 

PREDESTINATED    TO     BE    SONS. 

1  JESUS,   we  bless  Thy   Father's  name  ; 
Thy  God   and  ours  are  both  the  same  ; 
What  heavenly  blessings  from  His  throne 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  Flis  Son  ! 

2  ^Christ  be  my  first   electa   He  said. 
Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  Head ; 
Before  He  gave  the   mountains  birth, 

Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

3  Thus  did   eternal  love  begin 

To  raise   us  up  from   death  and  sin  ; 
Persons  and   characters   decreed, 

Blameless  in  love,   a  holy  seed. 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons ; 

Born  by  degrees,  but  chose  at  once ; 

A  new  regenerated  race ; 

To  praise  the  glory  of  His  grace. 

45  529 


CHRISTIAN    CHARACTER. 

5  With  Christ  our  Lord,  we  share  our  paprt 
In  the  affections  of  His  heart; 
Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  removed 
Till  He  'forgets  His  first  beloved. 

332  S.  M.  Watts, 

THE  SONS  OF  GOD. 

1  BEHOLD  what  wrondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed 

On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing, 
That  we   should  be  unknown, 

The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  there> 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 
May  trials  well  endure; 

May  purge   our  souls  from  sense  and  siny 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love, 
I  share   a  filial  part, 

Send  down  Thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne ; 
Our  faith   shall   Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And   thou  the  kindred  own. 

530 


PROMISES    PftECIOUS. 

333  us.  NKir. 

THE    PROMISES    PRECIOUS. 

1  HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the   Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  Ili<  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  yon  II«*  bath  said, 
Who  unto  tlif  Saviour  lor  refuge  have  i: 

2  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  Oh!  be  not  dismayed; 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  g  aid  ; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 

to  stand, 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  th< 
The  rivers     f  -      ow  shall  not  overflow; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  less, 

And  sanctity  to  thee  thy  deepest   distr-  s& 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace  all  sufficient   shall  be   thy   sup]       : 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee  :  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

o  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  My  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  I 

And   then,  when  grey   hairs  shall  their  t 

adorn, 
Like    lambs   they  shall   still   in    My    I     s 

borne. 

6  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  rep   -  . 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foea  : 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

shake, 
I'll  never  —  no  never  —  no   never  forsake." 

531 


CHRISTIAN    CHARACTER. 

334  Bs.  Ham 

THE    LIFE     OF    FAITH. 

1  THE  moment   a  sinner  believes. 

And  trusts  in  his  crucified  Lord. 
His  pardon   at   onee   lie   reeeives. 

Redemption  in  full  through  His  bk 

2  The  Christian  is   dead,   yet  he  lives, 

His  life  is  with   Christ,  hid  in  God, 

This  life  now  from   Christ  he  derives, 

And  he  lives  by   faith  in  his  Lord. 

3  Though   thousands   and  tin  usands  of  foes 

Against  him  in  malice  unite. 
Their  rage  he  through   Christ  can  c 7 
Led  forth  by  the   Spirit  to  fight. 

4  The  faith,  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 

And  brings   such   salvation  as  this. 
Is  more  than  mere   fancy  or  name  ; 
The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  is. 

5  It  says  to  the  mountains  "  depart," 

That  stand   betwixt  God  and  the  soul; 
It  binds  up  the   broken  in  heart. 

The  wounded  in  conscience  makes  wl 

6  Christ  lives  by  His  Spirit  in  them. 

Whose  hearts  are  renewed  by  gra 
And  they,  by  their  faith,  live  in  Him, 
A  life  oi  pure  joy,  \oyq  and  pc 

335  ~s-  Haweis 

CHOSEN    IN    CHRIST. 

1   GOD'S  own  promise  standeth  sure  ; 
Saints  shall  to  the   end  endure: 
S  ifely  will  the   Shepherd  keep 
Those  He  purchased  for  His  sheep  : 


C  H  R  I  S  T    IS   MINE. 

2  Known  to   Him  before  the  sun 
First  began  its  course  to  run, 
Chosen,   called  from  above, 
Objects  of  eternal  love. 

3  Put  Thy   seal   upon  each  heart; 
Thy  blessed   image,  Lord  impart; 
All  Thyself  in   us  reveal, 

We  the  clay   and  Thou  the  seal. 

4  Every  evil,   Lord,  subdue; 
Make   us  to   our  duty  true  ; 
Then  from  base  affections  free; 
Dead  to  sin,  we  '11  live  to  Thee. 

336  C.  M.  Beddome. 

CHRIST    IS    MINE. 

1  "  IF  Christ  is  mine,"   then  all  is  mine, 

And  more  than   angels  know  ; 
Both  present   things  and  things  to  come, 
And  grace   and  glory  too. 

2  "  If  Christ  is  mine,"  then  though  He  frown, 

He  never  will   forsake  ; 
His  chastisements  all  work  for  good, 
And  but   His  love  bespeak. 

3  "  If  Christ  is  mine,"   I  need  not  fear 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 
He  will  support   my   feeble  frame, 
And  all  their  power  repel. 

4  "  If  Christ  is  mine,"  let  friends  forsake, 

And   earthly  comforts  flee; 

He,  the  dispenser  of  all  good, 

Is  more  than  these  to  me. 

45*  533 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

5  k>  If  Christ  is  mine,"  I  '11  fearless  pass 
Through  death's  tremendous  vale, 
He  '11  be  my  comfort  and  my  stay. 
When  heart  and  flesh  shall  fail. 

C  Let  Christ  assure  me,  "  I  am  thine," 

I  nothing-  want  beside  ; 
My  soul  shall  at  the  fountain  live. 
When  all  the  streams  are  dried. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

337  8s.  De  Fleury. 

LONGING    FOR    HEAVEN. 

1  YE  angels,  who  stand  round  the  throne. 

And  view  my  Immanuers  face, 
In   rapturous  songs   make   Him  known. 

Tune,  tune  your  soft  harps  to  His  praise: 
He  formed  you  the   spirits  you  are, 

So  happy,  so  noble,   so  good; 
:i   others  sunk   down  in   despair. 

Confirmed  by  His  power,  ye  stood. 

2  Ye   saints   who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  His  feet, 
His  grace  and   His   glory  display. 

And  all  His  rich  mercies  repeat  : 
He  snatched  you   from  hell  and  the  grave, 

He  ransomed  from   death  and  despair: 
For  you  He  was   mighty  to  save, 

Almighty  to  bring  you  sate  there. 

3  Oh  !  when  will  the  moment  appear, 

When  I  shall  unite   in  your  song ! 
I  'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 

I  to  vour  Saviour  belong : 

534 


G  R  ATEFUL    R  E  C  0  L  LECTION. 

I'm  fettered,  ind  chained  here  in  clay, 
I  Btruggle  and  pant  to  be  free; 

I  loner  to  be  soaring  away, 

My  God  and  my   Saviour  to  see. 

4  I  long  to  put  on  my   attire. 

Washed  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb; 
I  Long  to  be  one  of  your  choir, 

And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  Misname; 
I  long,  Oh  !  I  long  to  be  there, 

Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu  ; 
Yonr  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share, 

To  wonder,  and  worship  with  you. 

33S  8s.  and  7s.  Robinson. 

GRATEFUL    RECOLLECTION. 

1  COME,  thou  Fount   of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace  ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some   melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above ; 
Praise  the  mount,   I'm  fixed  upon  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my   Eben-Ezer, 

Hither  by  Thy   help  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope,   by  Thy   good  pleasure. 

Safely  to  arrive   at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the   fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me   from   danger. 

Interposed  with  precious  blood. 

3  Oh!  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be. 
Let  that  grace  now,   like  a  fetter. 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee  : 

535 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love; 
Here  's  my  heart ;  Oh  !  take  and  seal  it ; 

Seal  it  from  Thy   courts  above. 

339  S.  M.  Watts. 

HEAVENLY    JOY    OX    EARTH. 

1  COME,  we  who  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 

Join  in  the  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing. 
Who  never  knew   our  God; 

But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King, 
Should  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun   below. 

Celestial  fruits   on   earthly  ground, 
From  faith   and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs   abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 

We  're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on   high. 

340  ^s-  Cenxick. 

REJOICING    IN    HOPE. 

1   CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,   sweetly  sing ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

536 


PRAISING    THE    SAVIOUR. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness   shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,   and,  blessed, 
You  near  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest : 
There  your  seats  are  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom   and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land : 
Jesus  Christ,   your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed,  go  on. 

5  Lord  !  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be. 
And  we  still   will  follow  Thee. 

341  L  M.  Heginbothai*. 

PRAISING   THE    SAVIOUR. 

1  COME,  saints,  and  shout  the  Saviours  praise, 

To  Him   your  grateful  tribute  bring  ; 
Let  angels  hear  the  notes  you  raise, 

And  strike  their  golden  harps  and  sing. 

2  Sing,  how  He  left  the  heavenly   throne. 

And   laid  His  splendid   robes  aside, 
*?nt   all   our  mortal   weakness  on, 

And  groaned,  and  laboured,  wept  and  died. 

3  Xow  lift  your  songs   to   nobler  strains, 

High  let   your  ardent   passions  soar; 
See.   where  the  great   Redeemer  reigns, 
And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven  adore. 

537 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

4  Again  He  comes,  a  mighty  cloud 

Bears  Him  in  sacred  triumph  down ; 
The  trumpet   sounds,   it   summons  loud, 
And  angels  shout  His  high  reuown. 

5  From  realms  of  death,  beneath  the  ground, 

The   saints,   in   countless  millions,  rise ; 
While  seraphs   stand   admiring  round. 
And  view  the   change  with  vast  surprise. 

6  Hail,  mighty  Prince  ;   Thy  kingdom  now, 

Thy  bliss   and  triumph  are   complete ; 
To  Thee  the   ransomed  myriads  bow, 
And  lay  their  glories  at  Thy  feet. 

342  7s.  Madan's  Coll. 

REDEEMING    LOVE. 

1  NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme. 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ; 

Ye,  who  Jesus'   kindness  prove. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the   Saviour's  face. 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,   dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish   all   your   guilty  fears. 

See  your  guilt   and  curse  remove. 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas  !   who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin ; 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop,   and  taste  redeeming  love. 

538 


SEEKING    REST    IN    GOD. 

5  Welcome,  all  by  sin   oppressed! 
Welcome  to  His  sacred  rest! 
Nothing  brought  Him  from  above, 
Nothing,  but  redeeming  love. 

6  Hither,  then,   your  music  bring 
Strike  aloud  each  joyful  string; 
Mortals,  join  the   hosts  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

343  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

SEEKING  REST  IN   GOD. 

1  RETURN,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 

From  vain  pursuits  and  maddening  cares; 
From  lonely  woes   that  wring  thy  breast, 
The  world's  allurements,  Satan's  snares. 

2  Return  unto  thy  rest,  my  soul, 

From  all  the  wanderings  of  thy  thought; 
From  sickness  unto   death  made  whole, 
Safe  through  a  thousand  perils  brought 

3  Then  to  thy  rest,  my  soul,  return, 

From  passions  every  hour  at  strife ; 
Sin's  works,  and  ways,   and  wages  spurn, 
Lay  hold  upon  eternal  life. 

4  God  is  Thy  rest,  with  heart  inclined 

To  keep  His  word,  that  word  believe 
Christ  is  thy  rest,   with  lowly  mind, 
His  light  and  easy  yoke  receive. 

344  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Olivers, 

THE    PILGRIM'S    GUIDE. 

1  GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  : 

Bread  of  Heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more.        539 


C  II  R  I S  T I A  N    EXPERIEN  C  E . 

2  Open  Thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  ; 
Let  the  fiery,   cloudy   pillar 

Lead  me  all   my  journey  through: 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  : 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

345  L.  P.  M.  Grant 

TRUST  IX  THE   SYMPATHY   OF  CHRIST. 

1  WHEX  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean,   who,  not  in  vain, 

E  x  p  e  r  i  e  n  c  e  d  -  e  v  e  ry  h  u  m  a  n  p  a  i  n  ; 

He  fee  is  my  griefs.   He  sees  my   fears, 

And   counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good    I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the   ill  I   would  not  do; 

Still  He,  who   felt   temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that   dangerous  hour. 

3  When  vexing  thoughts  within  me  rise, 
And,   sore  dismayed,   my  spirit    dies; 
Then  He  who  once  vouchsafed  tc  bear 
The  sickening  anguish  of  despair. 
Shall  sweetly  soothe,   shall  gently   dry, 
The  throbbing  heart,  the  streaming  eye. 

^5i0 


CONFID      S 

4  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  all  thai    was  a  friend, 
And  from   his  voice,   his  hand,   hi-   i 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while; 

Thou,   Saviour,   scest   the  tears  I   shed, 
For  thou  didst   weep  o'er  Laz'rus  d 

5  And,  Oh!    when   I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict   but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,   watch   beside 
My  bed  of  death.,  for  Thou  hast   died; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  endless  day. 
And  wipe   the   latest   tear  away. 

346  S.  M,  GsHHA*m 

COXFID.'.XCE    AND   SUBMIS-IOX. 

1  GIVE  to  the  winds  thy  feai 
Hope,   and  be  undismayed, 

God  hears  thy  sio-hs  and  counts  thy  tears 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,   and   clouds,   and  stomas 
He  gently  clears  thy  way : 

Wait  thou   His  time;    so  shall  the  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  He   every  where  hath   sway. 
And  all  things  serve  His  might : 

His  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 
His  path  unsulled  light. 

4  When  He  makes  bare  His  arm. 
What  shall  His  work  withstand? 

When  He   His  people's  cause  defends, 
'Who,  who  shall  stay   His  hand? 

46  5-il 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

5  Leave  to  His  sovereign  sway, 
To  choose  and  to  command; 

With  wonder  filled  thou  then  shalt  own 
How  wise,   How  strong  His  hand. 

6  Thou  comprehend'st  him  not, 
Yet  Qarth  and  heaven  tell, 

God  sits  as  Sovereign  on  the  throne, 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 

347  ^.  C.  Wesley. 

IX  TEMPTATION  FLYING  TO   CHRIST. 

1  JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high: 
Hide  me,  O  my   Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  be  passed ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

Oh !    receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuse  have  I  none, 

Lo!    I,  helpless,  hang  on  Thee: 
Leave,  Oh!    leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
Thou  art  all  my  trust  and  aid, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing ! 

S  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 
Boundless  love  in  Thee  I  find : 
Raise  the  fallen,   cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blindy 

542 


REFUGE   IM    GOD. 

Just  and   holy   is  Thy   name; 
I  am  all  unrighteousness, 

Vile   and   full   of  sin   I   am. 

Thou  art  full   of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace    with  Thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  pardon   all  my   sin ; 
Let  the  healing   streams   abound, 
Let  me  feel  them  flow   within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain   art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up   within   my  heart : 
Rise  to  all  eternity. 

348  C.  M.  Steele, 

GOD   A   REFUGE. 

1  DEAR  refuge   of  my  weary   soul. 

On    Thee,   when   sorrows  rise. 
On  Thee,   when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  Thee  I  tell   each  rising  cmef, 

For  Thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy   word  can   bring  a   sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But   Oh  !   when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to   call   Thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my   hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,   gracious  God,   where  shall  I  flee! 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  Thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

543 


CHRIST!  AN    EXPERIENCE. 
349  ^s*  aiKl  ^s-  Newton. 

DIVINE   LIGHT    BREAKING    INTO    THE    SOLL. 

1  SOMETIMES  a  light  surprises 

The  Christian   while  he  sings ; 
It  is  the   Lord,    who   rises 

With  healing  in   His  wings ; 
When  comforts   are  declining,, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining,, 

To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 

We  sweetly   then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation. 

And  find  it   ever  new : 
Set  free  from   present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully   can  say, 
Let  the  unknown   to-morrow, 

Bring  with  it   what  it  may, 

3  It  can  bring   with  it  nothing, 

But  He  will  bear  us  through ; 
Who  gives  the   lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe   11  is  people  too  : 
Beneath  the   spreading  heavens, 

No  creature   but   is  fed ; 
And  He  ^ho  feeds  the  ravens, 

Will  o-ive   His   children  bread. 

o 

4  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree   either, 

Their  wonted  fruit  should  bear, 

Though  all  the  fields  should  withei, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 

544 


HOPE   IN   TROUBLE. 

Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise   shall  tunc  my  voice; 

For  while  in   Him  confiding, 
I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

350  C.M.  Noel, 

DEATH    IS    GAIN. 

1  "WHEN  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 

And  mourns  the  present  pain, 
Tis   sweet   to  think  of  peace  at  last. 
And  feel  that   death  is  gain. 

2  'T  is  not  that   murmuring  thoughts  arise, 

And   dread  a  Father's  will ; 
'Tis  not  that  meek  submission  flies, 
And  would  not  sutler  still. 

3  It  is,  that  heaven-born  faith  surveys 

The   path   that   leads  to   light, 
And  longs  hfei        g  •   plumes  to  raise. 
And  lose   herself  in   sight 

4  It  is,  that   hope   with  ardour  glows, 

To   see   Him  face  t<_»  face, 
Wnose  dying  love  no  language  knows 

Sufficient   art  to   trace. 

5  It  is,   that   harassed   conscience  feels 

The  pangs   of  struggling  sin  ; 

And  sees,  though   far,  the  Hand  that  heals, 
And  ends  the   strife  within. 

6  Oh  !  let  me  wing  my  hallowed  flight, 

From  earth-born  woe  and  care  ; 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night, 
My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share. 

46*  545 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 
351  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Fawcett. 

HOPE  ENCOURAGED. 

1  O  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness, 

Wherefore  art  thou  thus  oast  down  ? 
Lett  thy  grief  be  turned  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  begone ; 
Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  His  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day ; 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within ; 
Jesus  saith  He  '11  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But  Avill  save  from  hell  and  sin ; 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  His  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road ; 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee ; 
Soon  He  '11  bring  thee  home  to  God ;. 

Therefore   praise   Him, 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  Oh !  that  I  could  now  adore  Him, 

Like  the  heavenly  hosts  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  Him, 

And  unceasing  sing  His  love ! 
Happy  songsters ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join? 

546 


Tin:    PILGRIM    ENCOURAGED. 

352  7^-  Crabbe. 
the  christian  pilgrim  encouraged. 

1  PILGRIM,  burdened  with  thy  sin, 

Haste  to  Zion's  e.-at<*  to-ddy; 

There,   till   mercy   let  thee  in. 

Knock,  and  weep,  and  watch,  and  pray. 

2  Knock,   for  mercy   lend-  an   ear: 

Weep,   she  marks  the  sinner's  sigh  : 

Watch,  till  heavenly  light  appear; 
Pray,   she  hears  the  mourners  cry. 

3  Monrning  Pilgrim  !   what  for  thee 

In  this  world   can   now   remain? 
B     k  that  world  from   which  shall  flee 
Sorrow,   shame,  and  tears,  and  pain. 

4  Sorrow   shall  for  ever  fly: 

Shame  shall  never  enter  there  ; 
Tears  be  wiped  from  every  eye ; 
Tain  in  endless  bliss  expire. 

353  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

THE   CONFLICTS    OF  FAITH. 

1  JESUS,   our  soul's  delightful  choice, 
In  Thee  believing,  we  rejoice  : 

Yet  still   our  joy  is  mixed  with  grief, 
While  faith  contends   with  unbelief. 

2  Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
And   keep   our  fainting  hopes  alive; 
But   guilt  and  fears,   and  sorrows  rise, 
And   hide  the  promise  from   our  eyes. 

3  Do  Thou  the  languid  spark  inflame. 
That   we   may  conquer  in   Thy  name; 
And   let   not   sin   and   Satan   boast. 
While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust. 

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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  Unequal  to  the  conflict,  Lord, 

Too  weak  to  wield  the  shield,  or  sword, 
On  Thine  almighty  arm  we  fall ; 
Be  Thou  our  Jesus,  and  our  all. 

354  L.  M.  Newtox. 

PRAYER  ANSWERED  BY  TRIALS. 

1  I  PRAYED  the  Lord,  that  I  might  grow 

In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace ; 
Might  more  of  His  salvation  know, 
And  seek  more  earnestly  His  face. 

2  'Twas  He  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  He,   I  trust,  has  answered  prayer; 
But  answer  came  in  such  a  way, 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hoped  that   in   some  favoured  hour, 

At  once  He'd  grant  me  my  request; 
And  by  His  love's  constraining  power 
Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,   He  made  me  feel* 

The  hidden   evils  of  my  heart ; 
And  let  the   angry  powers  of  hell 
Assault  my   soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more  :   with  His  own  hand,  he  seemed 

Intent  to   aggravate  my  woe ; 
Crossed  all  the  fair  designs  I  schemed, 
Blasted  my  gourds,   and  laid  me  low. 

6  "Lord,   why  is  this?"  I  trembling  cried, 

"Wilt  Thou  pursue  Thy  worm  to  death f 
"'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  replied, 
"  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith : 

548 


THE    CONFLICT. 

7   T'.  &    inward  trials  I  employ, 

From  self  and  pri  set  thee  free; 

And  break  thy   schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
That  thou  mayest  seek  thine  all  in  Me.M 

355  S.  M.  Newton 

CONFLICT   BETWEEN   SIX   AND    GRACE. 

1  I  WOULD,  but  cannot  sing, 

I  would,  but  cannot  pray  : 

For  Satan   meets  me   when   I  try. 
And  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  I  would,   but   can't  repent, 
Though   I   endeavour  oft  : 

This  stony  heart   can  ne'er  relent. 
Till  Jesus  makes  it   soft. 

3  I  would,   but   cannot  love. 
Though  wooed  by  love  divine ; 

No  arguments  have  power  to  move 
A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

4  I  would,   but   cannot  rest 
In  God's  most  holy  will; 

I  know  what   He  appoints  is  best, 
Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 

5  Oh  !   could  I  but  believe  ! 
Then  all  would   easy  be  : 

I  would,  but   cannot.  Lord,  relieve. 
My  help  must   come  from  Thee  I 

6  But  if  indeed  I  would. 
Though  I  can   nothing  do  : 

Yet  the  desire  is  something  good. 
For  which  my  praise  is  due. 

549 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

7  By  nature  prone  to  ill, 
Till  Thine   appointed  hour, 

I  was  as   destitute  of  will 
As  now  I  am  of  power. 

8  Wilt  Thou  not   crown  at  length 
The  work  Thou  hast  begun, 

And  with  a  will  afford  me  strength, 
In  all  Thy  ways  to  run  ? 

356  C.  M.  Watts. 

IN  DISTRESS  PLEADING  WITH  GOD. 

1  Oil !    that  I  knew  the  secret  place, 

Where  I  might  find  my  God ! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  His  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  Him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,   and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my   heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I  'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I'd  plead  for  His  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal   my   broken  bones ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  His  saints, 
The  language   of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,   from   deep  distress, 

And  banish   every  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  His  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

550 


IN    DARKNESS 

357  ^s-  Newtox. 

IN  DARKNESS. 

1  ONCE  I  thought  my   mountain  strong, 

Firmly  fixed,   no  more  to  move ; 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my   song, 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love; 
Those  wTere  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in   prayer  and  praise. 

2  Little,  then,   myself  I  knew, 

Little  thought  of  Satan's  power ; 
Now  I  feel  my   sins  anew ; 

Nowr  I  feel  the  stormy  hour ! 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  flight; 
Sin  has  turned  my  day  to  night. 

3  Saviour,   shine  and  cheer  my  soul, 

Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive ; 
Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole, 

Far  away  the  tempter  drive ; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free, 
Let  me  live  alone  to  Thee. 

358  L.  M.  Cruttenden. 

INDWELLING   SIN. 

1  WHAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within, 
Imperfect  grace,  remaining  sin  ! 

Not  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail, 
Though  each  by  turns  my  heart  assail. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die  ; 
Nowt  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high; 
Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 

Or  mourn  to  feel  it  live  again. 

3  One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise, 
Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies : 
When  faith  assists  my  soaring  flight, 
To  realms  of  jov  and  worlds  of  light. 

551 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll, 
Ere  earth  reclaims  my  captive  soul ; 
I  feels  its  sympathetic  force, 

And  headlong  urge  my   downward  course, 

5  How  short  the  joys  Thy  visits  give! 
How  long  Thine   absence,  Lord,  I  grieve! 
What  clouds  obscure  my  rising  sun, 

Or  interrupt  its   rays  at  noon ! 

6  Great  God,   assist   me   through  the  fight, 
Make  me  to  triumph   in  Thy  might; 
Thou  the  desponding  heart  canst  raise, 
The  victory  mine,   and  Thine  the  praise. 

359  S.  M.  Beddomb. 

HOLY  MOURNING  FOR  SIN. 

1  DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  ? 
And  shall   our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 

Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 
Ano-els  with  wonder  see ! 

Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept,   that  we  might  weep; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 

In  heaven   alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there 's  no   weeping  there. 

360  L.  M.  Cowper. 

INCONSTANT  TRUST. 

1  WHEN  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind, 
And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Redeemer !  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

552 


INC<  >N-T  A  NT    T  RUST. 

2  I  chide  ray  nnbelieving  ln-art: 

And  blush  that   I  should 
[Thus  prone  to  act  bo  base  a  part, 

Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  Thee. 

3  Oil!   let  me  then,  at  length,   be  taught 

What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn, 

That  God  is  love,   and  changes  not, 

Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sw^et  truth,   and  easy  to  repeat: 

But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 

Unskilful,  weak,   and  apt  to   slide. 

5  But,  0  my  Lord,   one  look  from  Thee 

Subdues  the  disobedient  will; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away. 

And  Thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 

A-  I  am  ready  to  repine  : 
Thou,  therefore,   all  the  praise  receive  ; 
Be  >hame  and  self-abhorrence   mine. 

361  S.  M.  Toplady. 

WEAK   BELIEVERS   COMFORTED. 

1  YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

Down  from  the  willows  take  ; 
Loud  to  the  praise   oi  love  divine, 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in   a  foreign  land, 
We  are  not  tar  from  home ; 

And  nearer  to  our  home  above, 
We  every  moment  come. 

47  553 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  His  grace   will,  to  the  end, 
Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 

Nor  present  things,   nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench   the  love  divine. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 
Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame ; 

Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  His  name. 

5  Soon  shall  our  doubts,  and  fears, 
Subside  at  His  control ; 

His  loving  kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6  Blessed  is  the  man,  O  God, 
That  stays  himself  on  Thee ! 

Who  waits  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  see. 

362  C.  M.  Cotton; 

SUBMISSION  AND  HOPE. 

1  AFFLICTION  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave ; 
Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  The  hand  that  now  withholds  my  joys, 

Can  reinstate  my  peace  ; 
And  He  who  bade  the  tempest  roar, 
Can  bid  the  tempest  cease. 

3  In  the  dark  watches  of  the  night, 

I  '11  count  His  mercies  o'er ; 
I'll  praise  Him  for  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  sue  for  more. 

4  When  darkness  and  when  sorrow  rose, 

And  pressed   on   every   side ; 
The  Lord  has  still   sustained  my   steps, 
And  still  has  been  my  Guide.     554 


AFFLICTION    SANCTIFIED. 

5   Here  will  1  rest,   and  build  my  hopes, 
Nor  murmur  at   His   rod  ; 
He's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me, 
My  Health,  my   Life,  my  God ! 

363  L.  M.  Cotton. 

AFFLICTION   SANCTIFIED. 

1  AMIDST  these  various  scenes  of  ills, 
Each  stroke   some   kind   design  fulfils ; 
And  shall  I  murmur  at  my  God, 
When  sovereign  love   directs  the  rod  \ 

2  Peace,  rebel  thoughts  !    I  '11  not   complain, 
My  Father's   smiles   suspend  my  pain  : 
Smiles,   that   a  thousand  joys  impart. 
And  pour  the   balm   that  heals  the  smart. 

3  Though  Heaven   afflicts,    I  '11  not  repine. 
Each  heartfelt  comfort   still  is  mine  : 
Comforts  that  shall   o'er   death  prevail. 
And  journey  with  me  through  the  vale. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  smooth  the  rugged  way, 
And  lead  me  to  the   realms  of  day, 
To  milder  skies   and  brighter  plains 
Where  everlasting   sunshine  reigns. 

364  8s.  and  6s.  Hastings, 

IN  DARKNESS. 

1  I  MOURN  the  hidings  of  Thy  face, 

The  absence  of  that  smile 
That  sweetly  filled  a  throne  of  grace, 
And  gave  my  heart   a  resting  place, 

From  earthly    care   and  toil. 

2  How  sad  and  desolate  the  night ! 

How  gloomy  is  the  day  ! 
Nature  no  more   can   charm  the  sight, 
Afford  one  comfort  or  delight, 

Without   Thy   cheering  ray.        555 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  Oft  in  the  lone   and   silent  hour, 

I  tell  ray  tale   of  grief; 
In  tears  of  tenderness  implore, 
The  presence  of  Thy  healing  power, 

But  tears  bring  no  relief. 

4  'T  is  sin  that  separates  from  Thee 

This  poor  benighted  soul; 
My  folly  and  my  guilt  I  see, 
And  now  upon  the  bended  knee, 

Submit  to  Thy  control. 

5  Up  to  the  place  of  Thine  abode, 

I  lift  my  darkened  eye : 
To  Thee,  O  bleeding  Lamb  of  God, 
"Whence  all  the  springs  of  life  have  flowed, 

To  Thee,   I  raise   my   cry. 
(3   Oh !   wilt  Thou   lend  a  listening  ear, 

And  answer  my  request : 
Forgive  and  wipe  the  falling  tear, 
And  with  Thy   love  my  spirit  cheer, 

And  set  my  heart  at  rest. 

365  C.  M.  Cowper. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE   SPIRITS  RETURN. 

1  OH  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm   and  heavenly  frame, 
And  light  to   shine  upon  the  road, 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  "Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew, 

When  first  I  sought  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul  refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  His  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoyed  ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

556 


LOOKING    UNTO    JESUS. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,   return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins,  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

YVhate'er  that  idol  be ; 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  the  throne, 
And  worship  only  Thee. 

6  So  shall   my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  : 
So   purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

366  L.  M.  Medley. 

LOOKING   UNTO  JESUS. 

1  SEE  a  poor  sinner,  gracious  Lord, 
Whose  soul,  encouraged  by  Thy  word, 
At  mercy's  footstool  would  remain, 
And  there  would  look,  and  look  again. 

2  How  oft,  deceived  by  self  and  pride, 
Has  my  fond  heart  been  turned  aside  ; 
And,  Jonah-like,   has  fled  from  Thee. 
Till  Thou  hast  looked  again  on  me. 

3  Ah  !  bring  a  wretched   wanderer  home, 
And  to  Thy   footstool  let  me  come, 
And  tell  Thee  all  my   grief  and  pain, 
And  wait,  and  look,   and  look  again. 

4  Take  courage,  then,  my  trembling  soul, 
One  look  from  Christ  will  make  thee  whole; 
Trust  thou  in  Him,  'tis  not  in  vain, 

But  wait,  and  look,  and  look  again. 

47*  557 


C  II  R  I S  T I  A  X    EXPERIENCE. 

5  Look  to  the  Lord,  His   word,   His  throne  : 
Look  to  His  strength,  and  not  thine  own ; 
There  wait  and  look,  and  look  again, 
Thou  shalt  not  wait    nor  look  in  vain. 


367  8s-  and  $s-  Bowring. 

CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 

1  OH  !  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 

While   darkness  veils  the  sky ; 
And  wait  Thy   wise,  Thy  holy  will, 

Wrapped  yet  in  mystery ; 
I  cannot,   Lord,   Thy  purpose  see, 
But  all  is  well,   since  ruled  by  Thee. 

2  Thus,  trusting  in  Thy  love,  I  tread 

The  path  of  duty  on  ; 
What  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled, 

Some  flattering  dreams  are  gone  I 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain, 
Why  should  my  spirit  then  complain; 

368  L-  M.  Harrison. 

HATRED   OF   SIN. 

1  OH !  could  I  find  some  peaceful  bower, 
Where  sin  has  neither  place  nor  power; 
This  traitor  vile  I  fain  would  shun, 
But  cannot  from  his  presence  run. 

2  When  to  the  throne  of  grace  I  flee, 
He  stands   between  my  God  and  me ; 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

I  feel   him   working  in  my  breast. 

558 


I  X  C  0  N  s  T  A  X  C  Y    L  A  M  E  X  T  E  f) . 

3  When  I  attempt  to  soar  above, 

To  view  the  heights  of  Jesus'  love  ; 
This  monster  seems  to  mount  the  skies. 
And  veils   His  glory   from   my  eyes. 

4  Lord,  free  me  from  this  deadly  foe, 
Which  keeps  my  faith  and  hope  so  low  ; 
I  long  to  dwell  in  heaven  my  home, 
Where  not  one  sinful  thought  can  come. 

369  L.  M.  Steele. 

INCONSTANCY    LAMENTED. 

1  AH !   wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, 
That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart : 
Thus  fond  of  trifles  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  In  vain  I   charge   my  thoughts  to  stay, 
And  chide   each  vanity  away ; 

In  vain,   alas  !  resolve  to  bind 

This  rebel  heart,  this  wandering  mind. 

3  Through  all  resolves,   how  soon  it  flies, 
And  mocks  the  weak,   the  slender  ties; 
There's  nought   beneath   a  power  divine. 
That  can  this  roving  heart  confine. 

4  Jesus,  to  Thee  I  would  return, 
And   at   Thy  feet   repenting  mourn; 
There  let  me  view  Thy  pardoning  love. 
And  never  from  Thy  sight  remove. 

5  Oh  !  let  Thy  love,  with  sweet  control, 
Bind  all  the  passions  of  my  soul ; 
Bid  every  vanity  depart, 

And  dwell  for  ever  in  my  heart. 

559 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

370  C.  M.  Steele. 

WANDERINGS  FROM   GOD. 

1  HOW  oft,   alas  !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ; 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  His  word. 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  cries,  " Return;" 

Dear  Lord,   and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
Oh !  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  Thou,  wilt  Thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  guilt  remove ; 
And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live, 
To  speak  Thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  Thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine, 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pardoning  love,   so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
Oh !  keep   me  at  Thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

371  8s-  Hastings. 

RETURNING    BACKSLIDERS. 

1  0  SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  divine ! 

Too  far  from  Thy  fold  I  have  strayed ; 
What  hand  can  restore  me  but  Thine, 

Thus  wounded,  cast  down,  and  dismayed? 
My  soul  would  look  upward  to  Thee, 

Though  prostrate,  I  '11  cry  from  the  dust ; 
No  other  salvation  I  see, 

In  no  other  name  will  I  trust. 

560 


R  ETU  R  N  I  N  G    W  A  N  D  E  RER. 

2  Thou,  Thou   art   my  strength   and  my  shield, 

Henceforth   in   Thy   arm   I'll   confide; 
The  weapons  alone  I  will  wield, 

Thy  wisdom  and  mercy   provide: 
Salvation  belongs  to  the  Lord, 

Deliverance  must   come  from   His  hand; 
Oh!  who   would  not  trust  in  His  word. 

Acknowledge  His  right  to  command ! 

3  0  Shepherd  of  Israel,   divine. 

Thy  life  giving  presence  I  feel ; 
Let  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  shine. 

Thine  arm   now   in   mercy  reveal : 
For  strength  and  deliverance  I  wait ; 

On   Thee   in  my  trouble  I  call. 
My  sinful  backslidings  I  hate, 

Uphold  me,  dear  Lord,  oi  I  fall. 


372  L.  P.  M.  <  .  Wesley, 

THE  RETURNING  WANDERER. 

1  WEARY  of  wandering  from   my  God, 

And  now  made   willing  to  return, 

I  hear,   and  bow  beneath  the  rod  ; 

To  Him  with  penitence  I  mourn. 
I  have  an   Advocate  above, 
A  friend  before  the  throne   o{  love. 

2  0  Jesus,  full  of  pardoning  gra     . 

More  full  of  grace  than  I   of  guilt; 

Yet  once  ao;ain  I  seek  Thy  fa 

Whose  precious  blood  for  man  was  spilled; 
Oh  !  freely  my  backslidings  heal. 
And  l«;>ve  the   dying  sinner  still. 

561 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  Now  give  me,  Lord,  the  tender  heart, 
That  trembles  at  th1  approach  of  sin, 
A  godly  tear  to  me  impart ; 

Implant  and  root  it  deep  within. 
That  I  may  know  Thy  sovereign  power, 
And  never  dare  offend  Thee  more. 

373  L.  M.  Merrick. 

THE   BACKSLIDER'S   PRAYER. 

1  OH  !  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies. 
Turn  from  my   sin  Thy   searching  eyes, 
Nor  let  tli"   offences  of  my  hand 
Within  Thy  book  recorded  stand. 

2  Give  me  a  will  to  Thine  subdued, 
A  conscience  pure,   a  soul  renewed ; 
Nor  let  me,   wrapped  in  endless  gloom, 
An  outcast  from  Thy  presence  roam. 

3  Oh!  let  Thy   Spirit  to  my  heart 
Once  more   His   quickening  aid  impart, 
My  mind  from  every  fear  release, 

And  soothe  my  troubled  thoughts  to  peace. 

4  So  shall  the   souls,   whom  error's  sway 

Has  urged  from  Thee,  blessed  Lord,  to  stray, 
From  me  Thy  heavenly  precepts  learn. 
And,  humbled,   to   their  God  return. 

374  "s-  and  5s-  Hastings 

TRUST   IN   GOD. 

1   CHILD  of  sorrow,   child  of  care, 
Wouldst  thou  learn  thy  griefs  to  bear 
And  escape  from   every  snare  \ 

Trust  in  God  alone  : 
Human  strength   is  weak  and  vain, 
Sin  will  oft  its  power  regain  : 
Humbly  ask  and  help  obtain, 

From  thv  Father's  throne.  562 


INCONS  T  A  N  CY    L  A  M  E  N  T  E  D . 

2  Know'st  tliou,  in  this  vale  of  tears, 
Gloomy  doubts,   distracting  fears, 
Painful  months,   and  sorrowing  years? 

To  the  Saviour  fly. 
He  that  drank  the  bitter  cup, 
Bids  thee  in  His  mercy  hope; 
Let  thy  prayer  be  lifted  up 

To  His  throne  on  high. 

375  C.  M.  Watts. 

INCONSTANCY    LAMENTED. 

1  WHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  Thee, 

My  God,   my   chief  delight  ? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  Thee,  no  more  by  night  ? 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be 
As  I  have  tasted  in  Thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  Thee  ? 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  Thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  passed, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  win  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  Then  I  repent  and  vex  my  soul, 

That  I  should  leave  Thee  so  : 
Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll, 
That  let  a  Saviour  g< 

6  Wretch  that   I  am.   to  wander  thus, 

In   chase   of  false   delight  ! 
Let  me   be  fastened   to  Thy  cross, 
Rather  than   lose  Thv  sight       563 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

376  8?-  aT1(i  "s-  lTT*  Kelly. 

THE   LORD   IS   MY    HELPER. 

1  OFT  as  I  look  upon  the  road 
That  leads  to  yonder  blessed  abode, 

I  feel  distressed   and  fearful  ; 
So  many  foes  the  passage  throng, 
I  am  so  weak,   and  they  so  strong, 

How  can  my  soul  be  cheerful? 

2  But  when  I  think  of  Him  whose  power 
Can  save  me  in   a  trying  hour, 

And  place  on  Him  reliance ; 
My  soul  is  then  ashamed  of  fear, 
And,  though  ten  thousand  foes  appear, 

I  bid  them  all  defiance. 

3  The  dangerous  road  I  then  pursue, 
And  keep  the  glorious  prize  in  view ; 

With  joyful  hope  elated ; 
Strong  in  the  Lord,  in  Him  alone, 
Where  He   conducts  I  follow  on 

With  ardour  unabated. 

4  O  Lord  each  day  renew  my  strength, 
And  let  me  see  Thy  face  at  length, 

With  all  Thy  people  yonder; 
With  them  in  heaven  Thy  love  declare, 
And  sing  Thy  praise  for  ever  there, 

With  gratitude  and  wonder. 

377  C.  M.  Watts, 

COMPLAINT  AND   HOPE  IN  SICKNESS. 

1  LORD,  I  am  pained;  but  I  resign 
My  body  to  Thy  will: 
'Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine, 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

564 


AFFLICTI ON     BL ESSED. 

2  Dark  are  Thy   ways  of  providence, 

While  they,  who  love  Thee;  groan: 
Thy   reasons   lie  concealed  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak, 

And  plead  before  \iev  <  Jod, 
Lest  the  o'erburdened  heart  should  break 
Beneath   Th\    heavy  rod. 

4  These   mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears 

Give  my  poor  spirit   ease  : 
While   every  groan  my   Father  hears, 
And  every  tear  He  sees. 

5  Is  not   some   smiling  hour  at  hand, 

W  ith  health  upon  its  wing 
Give  it,  O  God.   Thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 

378  S.  M.  Hastings. 

AFFLICTION  BLESSED. 

1  HOW  tender  is  Thy  hand, 
0  Thou  beloved  Lord  ! 

Afflictions  come  at  Thy  command, 
And  leave  us  at  Thy  word. 

2  How  gentle  was  the  rod 
That  chastened  us  for  sin, 

How  soon  we  found  a  smiling  God 
Where  deep   distress  had  been. 

3  A  Father's  hand  we  felt, 

A  Father's  heart  we  knew; 
With  tears  of  penitence  we  knelt, 
And  found  His  word  was  true. 

48  565 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

4  We  told  Him  all  our  grief; 
We  thought  of  Jesus'  love; 

A  sense  of  pardon  brought  relief, 
And  bade  our  pangs  remove. 

5  Now  we  will  bless  the  Lord, 
And  in  His  strength  confide: 

For  ever  be  His  name  adored, 
For  there  is  none  beside. 

379  lis.  York. 

LONGING  FOR  REST. 

1  I  AM  weary  of  straying;  Oh!  fain  would  I  rest 
In  the  far  distant  land  of  the  pure  and  the  blessed, 
Where  sin  can  no  longer  her  blandishments  spread, 
And  tears  and  temptations  for  ever  have  fled. 

2  I  am  weary  of  hoping  ;   where  hope  is  untrue, 
As  fair,  but  as  fleeting,  as  morning's  bright  dew :' 
I  long  for  that  land,  whose  blessed  promise  alone 
Is  changeless,  and  sure,  as  Eternity's  throne. 

3  I  am  wreary  of  sighing  o'er  sorrows  of  earth, 
O'er  joy's  glowing  visions,  that  fade  at  their  birth; 
O'er  the  pangs  of  the  loved,  which  we  cannot  as- 
suage, 

O'er  the  blightings  of  youth,  and  the  weakness 
of  aofe. 

o 

4  I  am  weary  of  loving  what  passes  away ; 

The  sweetest,  the  dearest,  alas!  may  not  stay; 
I  long  for  that  land,  where  these  partings  are  o'er, 
And  death  and  the  tomb  can  divide  hearts  no  more. 

5  I  am  weary,  my  Saviour,  of  grieving  Thy  love ; 
Oh!   when  shall  I  rest  in  Thy  presence  above? 
I  am  weary ;  but  Oh !  let  me  never  repine, 
While  Thy  word,  and  Thy  love,  and  Thy  promise 

are  mine.- 

566 


SUBMISSION. 

380  C.   M.  CoWPBR. 

CHRISTIAN   BUBMISSION. 

1  0  LORD,  my  lost  desires  fulfil, 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,   and  comfort  to  Thy  will, 
And  make  Thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  Thy  command! 

Thy  love    forbids  my  fears; 
Why  tremble   at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ! 

3  Xo,  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What   most   I  prize  to  Thee: 
Thou  never  hast    a  g<  od  withheld. 
Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour,  all  my  journey  through, 

Shall   be   my  rich   supply ; 
What  more   I   want,   or  think  I  do. 
Let  wisdom   still  deny. 

381  7s.  Mother  s  H.  B. 

STRENGTH    PROMISED. 

1  WAIT,  my  soul,   upon  the  Lord, 

To  His  gracious  promise  flee, 
Laying  hold  upon  this  word 

"As  thy   days,   thy   strength  shall  be." 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace, 

"As  thy   days,   thy   strength  shall  be/' 

3  Days  of  trial,   days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  mayest  see; 
This  is  still  thy   sweet  relief: 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

567 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  Rock  of  Acre?,  I'm  secure, 

A\  ith  Thy  promise,  full  and  free, 
Faithful,   positive  and  sure; 

"As  thy   days,   thy   strength  shall  he." 

382  S.  M.  Campbell's  Coll. 

CONFIDING   IN   GOD. 

1  IN  Thee,  0  Lord,  I  trust, 
My  hope  is  in  Thy  name; 

In  righteousness,   deliver  me, 
Nor  put  my  soul  to  shame. 

2  From  heaven   bow   down   Thine  ear, 
My  cause  in  mercy   plead  ; 

My  Rock,    my  Fortress,  my  Defence, 

Vouchsafe  my  soul  to  lead. 

3  From  every  snare  preserve, 
From  every  foe  defend ; 

For  Thy  name's  sake,  O  God,  my  Strength, 
Divine   protection  send. 

4  Into  Thy   hands,  0  Lord, 
My   spirit   I   commend; 

Thou  hast   redeemed  me,  God  of  truth, 
In   death  be    Thou  my  friend. 

5  I  will  be  glad   and  praise, 
And   in   Thy   name  rejoice; 

In   sorrow  Thou   hast   known  my  soul, 
And  heard  my  suppliant  voice. 

333  8s.  Hastings 

THE  LORD,  OUR  STKENGTH  AND  SONG. 

1    THE  Lord  is  my   Strength,   and   my  Song, 
The   Lord  is  my   Life,   and  my  Light, 
Hi>  praises  shall   dwell   on   my  tongue, 
Though  plunged  in  the  darkness  of  night: 


SUBMISSION. 

Temptations  and  trials  must  come, 
Chastisements,  afflictions  severe; 

Yet  these  shall  but  hasten  me  home, 
And  bid  me  in  glory  appear. 

2  My  spirit  is  burdened  with  grief, 

And  feinting  with  sorrow  and  care, 
To  Jesus  I'll  fly  for  relief, 

I'll  seek  for  deliverance  there: 
How  tender  and  gracious  Thou  art. 

My  Saviour,  my   Shepherd,  my  Friend  ! 
Still  rule   in  this   desolate    heart, 

Preserve  me,   through   grace,  to  the  end. 

3  Yes,  Thou  art  my  Strength,  and  my  Song, 

The  Guide   of  my  pilgrimage  here; 
And  though  tribulation   be   strong, 

Thy  love  can   preserve  me  from  fear : 
Still,  still  let  me  lean  on  Thy  breast, 

And  pour  out  my   sorrows  to  Thee, 
For  there  shall  my   spirit  find  rest, 

Thy  presence  is  heaven  to  me. 

384  8s-  and  ?s.  Hastings. 

SUBMISSION   IN   BEREAVEMENT. 

1  JESUS,   while   our   hearts  are  bleeding, 

O'er  the  spoils  that   death  has  won, 
T\  l-   would,   at   this   solemn  meeting, 
Calmly   say,   "Thy   will  be  done." 

2  Though  cast  down,   we  're  not  forsaken, 

Though  arrlicted,   not  alone: 
Thou  didst  give,   and  Thou  hast  taken, 
Blessed  Lord,   "Thy  will  be  done." 
•3  Fill  us  now  with   deep   contrition, 
Take   awav   these   hearts  «of  stone, 
And   may   all,   with  true   submission, 
Meeklv  sav,   "Thy  will  be   done." 
-IS*  5<;9 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

4  Thougli  to  day  we  're  filled  with  mourning, 

Mercy  still  is  on  the  throne; 
With  Thy  smiles  of  love  returning, 
We  can  sing,  "Thy  will  be  done." 

5  By  Thy  hands  the  boon  was  given, 

Thou  hast  taken  but  Thine  own; 
Lord  of  earth,  and  God  of  heaven, 
Evermore,  uThy  will  be  done." 

385  C.  M.     Whitefield's  Coll. 

DEVOUT    GRATITUDE. 

1  WHO  can  have  greater  cause  to  sing, 

Who  greater  cause  to  bless, 
Than  we,  the  children  of  the  King, 
Than  we,  who  Christ  possess? 

2  We  late  were  Satan's  captives  led, 

And  hell  had  been  our  end, 
Hadst  Thou  not  for  our  pardon  bled, 
The  sinner's  only  Friend. 

3  For  this  we  will  employ  our  tongue, 

Nor  shall  our  praises  cease: 
We  evermore  will  sing  that  song, 
uThe  Lord,  our  Pdghteousness." 

4  No  other  God  we  know  but  Thee, 

None  else  did  us  create; 
Thy  glory  may  we  ever  be, 
O   holy  Advocate. 

5  We  daily  prove  Thee  still  the  same, 

Whene'er  our  need  we  see; 
Thou  bearest  still  a  Saviour's  name. 
Our  Saviour  Thou  shalt  be. 

6  No  law,  -nor  sin,  nor  hell,  nor  death, 

Shall  us  from  Thee  divide, 
Strongly  we  hold  that  precious  faith, 
For  us  our  Saviour  died.  570 


SPIRITUAL    PEACE. 
386  6s.  and  fe  Raffles. 

SPIRITUAL    PEACE. 

1  COME,  heavenly   peace  of  mind, 

I  sigh  for  Thy   return  ; 
I  seek,   but  cannot  find, 

The  joys  for  which  I  mourn  ; 
Ah  !  where 's  the  Saviour  now, 

Whose  smiles  I  once  possessed ; 
Till  He  return,  I  bow, 

By  heaviest  grief  oppressed  ; 
My  days  of  happiness  are  gone, 
And  I  am  left  to  weep  alone. 

2  I  tried  each   earthly  charm 

In  pleasure's  haunts  I  strayed, 
I  sought  its  soothing  balm, 

I  asked  the  world  its  aid  ; 
But  ah  !    no  balm   it  had 

To  heal  a  wounded  breast, 
And  I  forlorn  and  sad, 

Must  seek  another  rest ; 
My  days  o{  happiness  are  gone, 
And  I  am  left  to  weep  alone. 

3  Where  can  the  mourner  go, 

And  tell   his  tale  of  grief? 
Ah !   who  can   soothe  his  woe. 

And  give  him  sweet  relief? 
Thou,  Jesus !  canst  impart, 

By  Thy  long-wished  return, 
Ease  to  this  wounded  heart, 

And  bid  me  cease  to  mourn ; 
Then  shall  this  night  of  sorrow  flee, 
And  I  rejoice,  my  Lord,  in  Thee. 

571 


LOVE. 


LOVE. 


387  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   CHIEF  GRACE. 

1  HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast: 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,   alas  !    't  is  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in   vain  our  fear; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move ; 
The  devils  know,   and  tremble  too ; 
But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away, 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

388  S.  M.  Beddome 

THE  SPRING  OF  OBEDIENCE. 

1  LOVE  is  the  fountain,  whence 
All  true  obedience  flows ; 

The  Christian  serves  the  God  he  loves, 
And  loves  the  God  he  knows. 

2  He  treads  the  heavenly  road, 
And  neither  faints  nor  tires ; 

That  generous  love  which  warms  his  breasr-^ 
With  fortitude  inspires.  572 


TO    CHRIST. 

3  No  burden  seems  so  great) 

Xo  task  so  hard  appears, 
But  this  he  cheerfully  perform*, 

And  that  he  meekly  bears. 

4  May  love,  that  shining  grace, 
O'er  all  my  powers  preside; 

Direct  my  thoughts,  suggest  my  words 
And  every  action  guide. 

389  C.   M.  DODDRIDGE. 

THOU    KKOWKST    THAT  I  LOVE  THEE. 

1  Do  not   I  love   Thee,   0  my  Lord  ? 

Behold  my  heart  and  see ; 
And   cast   each  worthless  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  Thee. 

2  Is  not   Thy  name  melodious  still 

To  my   attentive   ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
Mv  Saviour's  voice  to  hear ; 

3  Do  not   I  love  Thee  from  my  soul  \ 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  : 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  j 
When  Jesus  cannot  move. 

4  Hast   Thou   a  lamb  in   all  TIiv  flock 

I  would   disdain   to  teed  ? 
Hast  Thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  Thy   cause  to  plead  I 

5  Could  not  mv  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In   honour   of  Thy   name  ! 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand   of  death 
To  damp  th1   immortal  name  ! 

573 


LOVE. 

8  Thou  know'st  I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord, 
But  oh  !   I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the   sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  Thee  more. 

390  C.  M.  Hastings. 

CLINGING  TO  CHRIST. 

1  TO  whom,   my   Saviour,  shall  I  go, 

If  I  depart   from  Thee  ? 
My  Guide  through  all  this  vale  of  wo, 
And  more  than  all  to  me. 

2  The  world  reject   Thy  gentle  reign 

And  pay  Thy   death  with  scorn ; 
Oh !   they  could   plat  Thy  crown  again, 
And  sharpen   every  thorn. 

3  But  I  have  felt  Thy  dying  love 

Breathe  gently  through  my  heart, 
To  whisper  hope  of  joys  above : 
And  can  we  ever  part? 

4  Ah,  no!   with  Thee  I'll  walk  below, 

My  journey  to  the  grave : 
To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 
When  only   Thou  canst  save? 

391  L.  M.  Turner. 

LOVE  TO  GOD. 

1  YES,  I  would  love  Thee,  blessed  God, 

Paternal  goodness  marks  Thy  name ; 
Thy  praises,  through  Thy  high  abode, 
The  heavenly  hosts  with  joy  proclaim. 

2  Freely  Thou  gavest  Thy  dearest  Son, 

For  man,  to  suffer,  bleed,  and  die : 
And  bad'st  me,  as  a  wretch  undone, 
For  all  I  want  on  Him  rely. 

5T4 


TO    G  B  R  1ST. 

3  In  Hin),  Thy  reconciled  face 

With  joy  unspeakable  I  see, 
And  feel  Thy  powerful,  wondrous  graca 
Draw  and  unite  my   soul  to  Thee. 

4  Whene'er  my   foolish,   wandering  heart, 

Attracted  by  a  creature's  pov. 

Would  from  this  blissful  centre  start, 
Lord,  fix  it  there,  to  stray  no  more. 

392  Ss.  Xewtox. 

LONGING  FOR   CHRIST. 

1  HOW  tedious   and   tasteless  the  hours, 

When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  ! 
The  woodlands,  the  fields,  and  the  flowers, 

Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  to  me. 
His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  softer  than  music  His 
His  presence   can  banish  my  gloom, 

And   bid  all  within  me  rejoice. 

2  Content  with  beholding  His  face, 

My  all  to  His  pleasure  resigned, 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make   any  change  in  my  mind ; 
"While  blessed  with  the  sense  of  His  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  apj 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

8  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  Thine, 

If  Thou  art  my   Sun  and  my  Song, 
Say,  why   do   I  languish  and  pine, 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 
Oh  !   drive  these   dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soul-cheering  presei 
Or  take  me  up  to   Thee, 

Where  winter  and   cloud  are  no  more. 

o »  o 


LOYE. 

393  L.  M.  Gerhardt. 
Christ's  love. 

1  JESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 

No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare ; 
Oh!   knit  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

2  Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  ray ! 

All  pain  before  its  presence  flies  ; 
Care,  anguish,   sorrow,   melt  away, 
Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 

3  Oh  !  let  Thy  love  my  soul  inflame, 

And  to  Thy  service  sweetly  bind ; 
Trans^rse  it  through  my  inmost  frame, 
And  mould  me  wholly  to  Thy  mind. 

4  Thy  love  in  sufferings  be  my  peace, 

Thy  love  in  weakness  make  me  strong; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
Thy  love  shall  be  my  heaven  and  song. 

394  ?s-  Newton. 

LOVEST  THOU  ME  ? 

1  HARK,   my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
'T  is  thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and   speaks  to  Thee : 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,   lovest  thou  Me  ? 

2  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

576 


4  Mine  is  an  unchanging  ! 
Higher  than  the  1m  ights  a 

I  >eeper  than  the  depth  bem 

Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5  Thou  shalt  sec  my  glory   soon, 
When  the  work  of  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  My  throne  shall 

Say,  poor  sinner,   lovest  thou  M<  ."' 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  coinpl;  :. 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  Thee,  and  adore, 
Oh!  for  grace  to  \oyq  Thee  in 

395  L.  M.  Watt 

THE    CHRISTIAN'S   PATTERN. 

1  MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 

I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  word, 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  Thy  truth,   and  such  Thv  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  Thy  Father's   will ; 

Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I    would  transcribe,   and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  Thy  prayer; 
The   desert   Thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  Thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  Thou  my  pattern  :    make  me  bear 
More   of  Thy  gracious  image  here: 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

49  577 


LOVE. 
396  ta  Newton. 

SELF-EXAMINATION. 

1  'TIS  a  point  I   long  to  know, 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought : 
Do  I  love  the   Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  I  His,   or  am  I  not? 

2  If  I  love,   why   am  I  thus? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame? 
Hardly,   sure,   can  they  be  worse, 
Who  have   never  heard  His  name 

3  Could  my  heart   so   hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and   burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  } 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild; 
Filled  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 

Sin  is  mixed  with  all  I  do ; 

You,  who  love  the  Lord  indeed, 

Tell  me ;   is  it  so  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

?  Could  I  joy  His  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorred, 
Find,  at  times,   the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ? 


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TO    CHRIST. 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case ! 

Thou,   who  art   Thy   people's  ^un; 
Shine  upon  Thy    work 
If  it  be  indeed   begun. 

9  Let  me  love  Thee   more  and  more, 

If  I   love   at   all,    I   pray  ; 
If  I  have  not   loved   before, 
Help  me  to   begin   to-day. 

397  C.  M.  Watt* 

LOVE  TO  THE  CREATURE  DANGEROUS. 

1  HOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below, 

How  false,   and   yet    how   fair! 
Each  pleasure   has   it-   poison  too, 
And  every  sweet   a   snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light  ; 
We  should  suspect   some   danger  nigh. 
Where  we  possess   delight 

3  Our  dearest  joys,   and   nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide   our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God  ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it   strikes  the  sense! 
Thither  the   warm   affections  move, 
Nor  can   we   call   them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,   let   Thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal   food  ; 
And  grace  command  ray  heart  away 
Trorn  all  created  good. 

579 


LO  YE. 

398  S.  M.  Beddome. 

MUTUAL   LOVE. 

1  LET  party-names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,   and  bond  and  free. 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the   saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  he  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

3  Let  envy,   child  of  hell ! 
Be  banished  far  away ; 

Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  Church  below 
Resemble  that  above, 

"Where  streams  of  pleasure  evei   llo^r, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

399  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Kelly. 

BROTHERLY   LOVE. 

1   BRETHREN,  let  us  walk  together 
In  the  bonds  of  love  and  peace ; 
Can  it  be  a  question  whether 

Brethren   should  from  conflict  cease  ? 

'Tis  in   union, 
Hope,  and  joy,  and  love  increase. 

9  While  we  journey  homeward,  let  us 
Help  each  other  on  the  road ; 
Foes  on  every   side  beset  us, 

Snares  throuo-h  all  the  way  are  strewed, 

It  behooves  us 
Each  to  bear  a  brother's  load. 

580 


OF    BRETHREN. 

3  When   wc  think   how   much   our  Father 

lias  forgiven,   and   does  forgive, 
Brethren,   we  should   learn,  the  rather, 

Free  from   wrath  and  strife  to  live, 
Far   removing 
All  that  might   offend  or  grieve. 

4  Then  let  each   esteem  his  brother 

Better  than   himself  to  be; 
And  let   each  prefer  another, 

Full  of  love,    from   envy  free: 
Happy  are   we 
When  in  this  we  all  agree. 

5  Soon  our  Father  will   receive  us, 

As  we  hope  to  dwell  above; 
Nothing  then   shall   harm   or  grieve  usf 
We  shall  all   His  goodness  prove: 

Wrath   and   discord 
Ending  in   eternal   love. 

400  s   M.  Fawcett. 

COMMUNION   OF   SAINTS. 

1  BLESSED  be  the  tie  that  binds, 
Our  hearts  in   Christian  love  : 

The  fellowship   of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 

Our  fears,   our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 
Our  mutual   burdens  bear  ; 

And   often  for  each   other  flows 

The  sympathizing  tear. 
-49*       *  5S1 


LOVE. 

4  We  're  one  in  Christ  our  head, 
In  Him  we  grow  and  thrive ; 

Nor  will  He  leave  us  with  the  dead. 
While   He  remains  alive. 

5  This  glorious   hope  revives 
Our  courage    by  the  way  ; 

While  each   in   expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to   see  the   day. 

6  From  sorrow,   toil  and  pain 
And  sin,   we   shall  be  free  : 

An  1  perfect   love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

401  C.  M.  Miller. 

CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

1  OUR  souls,   by   love   together  knit, 

Cemented,   mixed   in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice ; 
'T  is  heaven   on   earth  begun  ! 

2  Our  hearts  have   often  burned  within, 

And  glowed   with  sacred  fire  ; 
While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  blessed, 
And  filled  tlr    enlarged  desire. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens   are   big  with  rain  ; 
We  haste  to   catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its   moisture   drain. 

4  A  rill,  a  stream,   a  torrent  flows  ! 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood ; 
Oh !  sweep  the   nations,  shake  the  earth, 
Till  all  proclaim   Thee  God. 

5  And  when  Thou   mak'st  Thy  jewels  up, 

And  setf  st   Thy  starry  crown : 
When  all  Thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine5 
Proclaimed  by  Thee  Thine  own : 

5-2 


TO    BRETHREN. 

6  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love. 
We  sinners,  saved  by  grace, 

From  glory  unto  glory   changed, 
Behold  Thee  face    to  face. 

402  L  M.  Barbauld. 

CHRISTIAN    COMMUNION. 

1  HOW  blessed  the   sacred   tie  that  bii 
In  union  sweet,    according  minds  ! 

How  swift  the   heavenly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts  and  faith   and  hopes  are  one! 

2  To  each,  the  soul   of  each  how  dear ! 
What  jealous   love,    what   holy   fear! 
How   doth  the   generous  flame  within 
Refine  from   earth,   and  cleanse  from  sin  [ 

3  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow, 
For  human  guilt   and  mortal   woe ; 
Their  ardent   prayers  together  rise, 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Together  oft  they  seek  the  place, 
Where  God  reveals  His  awful  face ; 
At   length  they  meet   in   realms  above, 

A  heaven  of  joy  because  of  love. 

403  C.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

CHRISTIANS    ONE    FAMILY. 

1  COME,   let   us  join   our  friends  above, 

That  have   obtained  the  prize ; 
And  on  the   eagle  wings  of  love, 
To  joys  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  all  the   saints  terrestrial,  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the   servants  of  our  Bang 

In  heaven   and   earth  are  one. 

5S3 


FAITH. 

3  Oue  family,  we  dwell  in  Him; 

One  Church  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream. 
The  narrow  stream  of  death : 

4  One  armv  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow ; 
Part  of  His  host  have   crossed  the  flood, 
And  part   are  crossing  now. 

5  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home 

This  solemn  moment  flv  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come. 
And  in   our  turn  must  die. 

6  His  militant,   embodied  host, 

With  wishful  looks  we  stand, 

And  long  to  see  that  happy  coast, 

And  reach  the  heavenly  land. 


FAITH. 

404  S.  M.  Beddomb. 

APPROPRIATING    FAITH. 

1  FAITH  !  't  is  a  precious  grace, 
Where'er  it  is  bestowed ; 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  Kino-, 
An  all-atoning  Priest ; 

It  claims  no   merit  of  its  own, 
But  finds  it   all  in   Christ. 

3  To  Him   it  leads  the  soul, 
When  filled   with   deep   distress; 

Appropriates    His  precious  blood, 

And  trusts   His  ri  hteousness,  584 


L  I  V  I  NTG. 

4   Since  *t  is  Thy   work  alone, 

And  that   divinely  free ; 
Lord,   send   the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son 

To  work  this  faith  in  me. 

405  C.  M.  Watto. 

LIVING    FAITH. 

1  MISTAKEN  souls  !  that  dream  of  heaven, 

And  make  their  empty   boast 

Of  inward  joys,   and  sins  forgiven, 

While  they  are  slaves  to  Inst. 

2  Vain  arc   our  fancies,   airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  : 
None,  but  a  living  power,  unites 
To  Christ  the  living  head. 

3  'T  is  faith,  that  changes  all  the  heart ; 

'T  is  faith,   that  works  by  love  ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys   depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts   above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 

By  a  celestial  power : 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  His  grace ; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  His  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  He  sets  us  free, 

He  makes  our  natures  clean ; 
i  Nor  would   He  send  His  Son  to  be 

The  minister  of  sin. 

5S5 


FAITH. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame, 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God ; 
Jesus  and  His  salvation  came 
By  water  and  by  blood. 

406  L-  M. 

FAITH    NOT    MERITORIOUS. 

1  BY  faith  in   Christ  wTe  're  justified, 
Since  'tis  by  faith   Christ  is  applied, 
But  not  for  faith  or  any  thing 

We  either  suffer,  do  or  bring. 

2  Faith  is  the  hand,  that  Christ  receives, 
And  takes  the  treasures  which  He  gives ; 
But  faith  no   merit  can  possess  : 

Christ  is  the   Lord  our  Righteousness. 

3  Jesus,  our  soul's  delightful  choice, 
In  Thee  believing,  we  rejoice ; 
Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
And  keep  our  fainting  faith  alive. 

4  Do  Thou  the  languid  spark  inflame, 
Reveal  the  glories  of  Thy  name ! 
Let  Thy  imputed  righteousness 

Be  all  our  trust,  our  joy  and  peace. 

407  C.  M.  Turner 

THE    POWER    OF    FAITH. 

1   FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 
And  saves  me  from  its  snares ; 
Its  aid  in  every  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares : 

%  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 
And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  'God  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

586       ■ 


EN  COG  RAGED. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power, 

The  healing  balm  to  rive; 
That  halm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds. 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

408  Us.  Brown. 

STAND    FAST    IX    THE    FAITH. 

1  STAXD  fast  in  the  faith !  't  is  the  mandate  of  God, 
Once  uttered  in  anguish,  once  written  in  blood ; 
From  the  cross  of  the  Lord,  from  the  throne  in 

the  sky, 
It  was  breathed  over  earth,  it  is  uttered  on  high. 

2  Stand  fast  in  the  faith  !  bold  apostles  have  died 
With  the  words  on  their  lips,  careless  who  might 

deride, 
Confessors  and  martyrs,  'mid  torture  and  flame, 
Have  drunk  in  its  accents,    and  welcomed  the 

shame. 

3  Stand  fast  in  the  faith !   for  the  Church  of  the 

Lord 
Hath  inscribed  on  her  banner  the  glorious  word  ; 
O'er  all  her  bright  cohorts,  its  glory  displayed, 
And  blazoned  on  harness,  and  buckler,  and  blade. 

A  Stand  fast  in  the  faith !  there  are  those  at  thy  side 
Who  ran    vanquish  the  foe  in   his   ramparts  of 

pride; 
Be  loyal,  be  valiant ■;  thy  heart  to  inspire, 
Lo!  the  chariots  of  God,  and  the  horses  of  fire. 

587 


FAITIT. 

5  Stand  fast  in  the  faith !  though  the  conflict  is  hot, 
The  field  hath  no  strife  where  thy  Captain  is  not; 
His  eye  is  upon  thee,  thou  nearest  what  He  saith, 
"  Ho  !   quit  you  like  men,   and  stand  fast  in  the 

faith'1 

6  Stand  fast  in  the  faith  !  though  the  faithless  may 

flee, 
We  will  peril  our  all,  dear  Redeemer,  for  Thee ; 
We  will  stand  in  the  conflict,  assured  that  Thine 

arm 
Shall  shield  every  soldier  from  peril  and  harm. 


409  L.  M.  Watts. 

WALKING    BY    FAITH. 

1  'TIS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night: 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 

Faith  is  our  guide,   and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies ; 

She  bids  the  pearly  gates  appear : 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  beholds  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,   and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abram,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  home  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

5SS 


PA  RT  I  C  U  LA  i:     D  I'Tl  ES. 
PARTICULAR     DUTIES. 

410  "^  Kelly. 

ONWARD. 

1  WHEN  we  cannot  see  our  way, 

We  should  trust  and  still  obey; 
He  who  bids  ns  forward  go, 

Will  instruct   the   way  to   know. 

2  Though  the  sea  be  deep  and  wide, 
Though  a  passage  seems  denied  ; 
Fearless  let  us  still  proceed, 

Since  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  lead. 

3  Though  it  seems  the  gloom  of  night, 
Though   we  trace   no  ray   of  light, 
Since  the  Lord  Himself  is  there. 

*T  is  not  meet  that  we  should  fear. 

4  Night,  with  Him,  is  always  bright, 

Where  He  is,  there  all  is  light ; 
When  He  calls  us,   why  delay  \ 
They  are  happy,  who  obey. 

5  Be  it  ours,   then,    while   we  're  here, 
Him  to  follow  without  fear ; 
Where   He   calls  us,  there  to  go, 
What  He  bids  us,   that  to  doT 

411  L.  M.  Beddome, 

CONFORMITY   TO   CHRIST. 

1  JESUS,  my   Saviour,   let  me  be 
More  perfectly  conformed  to  Thee : 
Implant  each  grace,   each   sin   dethrone, 
And  form  my  temper  like  Thine  own. 

2  Let  the  envenomed  heart  and  tongue, 
The  hand  outstretched  to  do  me  wrong, 
Excite  no  feelings  in  my  breast, 

But  such  as  Jesus  once  expressed. 
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PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

3  To  others  let  me  always  give 
What  I  from  others  would  receive ; 
Good  deeds  for  evil  ones  return, 

Nor  when  provoked,  with  anger  burn. 

4  This  will  proclaim   how  bright,  how  fair, 
The  precepts  of  Thy  gospel  are, 

And  God  Himself,  the  God  of  love, 
His  own  resemblance  will  approve. 

412  L.  M.  Beddome, 

CHRISTIAN  CONSISTENCY. 

1  FATHER  of  spirits,  grant  that  we 
May  more  and  more  resemble  Thee ; 
Daily  from  strength  to  strength  proceed, 
Christians  in  name,   and  so  in  deed. 

2  In  oar  whole  lives  may  we  express 
The  truth  and  energy  of  grace ; 

A  lively  faith,   an  humble  fear, 
And  be  in  truth   what  we  appear  ; 

3  By  our  exact  obedience  show 
What  we  to  Thy  rich  mercy  owe ; 
And  thus  a  bright  example  give, 

To  teach  the  world  how  they  should  live  ; 

4  Not  tire,  nor  stop,  but  still  press  on, 
To  finish  well  the  course  begun; 
And  then  receive  the  great  reward, 
For  such,   and  only  such  prepared. 

413  S.  M.  Doddridge, 

CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD. 

1   HOW  gentle  God's  commands, 

How  kind  His  precepts  are, 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 

And  trust  His  constant  care. 

590 


i 


Z  E  A  L . 

2  While  Providence   supports, 
Let  saints  securely  dwell; 

That  hand   which   bears   all   nature  up. 
Shall  guide   His   children   well. 

3  Why  should  this   anxious  load 

Press  down   your  weary  mind  ! 
Haste  to  your  heavenly   Father's  throne, 
And  <weet  refreshment  find. 

4  His  goodness   stands  approved, 
Down  to  the  present   day  ; 

I  dl  drop  my  burden  at  His  feet. 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

4:34:  C.   M.  XeavtOX 

TRUE   AND   FALSE   ZEAL. 

1  ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 

The  fire  of  love  supplies : 
While  that  which  often  bears  the  name. 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 

2  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace  : 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to   increase. 

3  Zeal  has  attained   its  highest   aim. 

Its  end  is  satisfied. 
If  sinners  love  the   Saviour's  name, 
Xor  seeks  it   aught  beside. 

4-   Self  may  its  poor  reward  obtain. 
And  be  applauded   here  : 
But  zeal  the   best   applause  will  gain 
When  Jesus  shall  appear. 

591 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

5  Dear  Lord,   the  idol  self  dethrone, 
And  from   our  hearts  remove ; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown. 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

415  C.  M.  Beddome. 

CHRISTIAN  EXERTION. 

1  RISE  from  the   dust,   my  drowsy  soul, 

Awake,   awake,   for  God ; 
See,  boundless  floods  of  pleasure  roll 
Around  His  blessed  abode. 

2  Rouse  up  and   seize  the  starry  crown, 

Nor  grovelling  lie  below ; 
Exertion  leads  to  high  renown, 
But  sloth  to   endless  wo. 

3  Dangerous   and   steep  is  the  ascent, 

To  Ziou's   lofty  hill: 
Nor  can  the   soul  that 's  neo'lio-ent, 

TK  important   task  fulfil. 

4  A  thousand   duties  must  be  done, 

A  thousand   lusts  destroyed; 
Th'   immortal   prize   must  first  be  won, 
Before  it  is  enjoyed. 

5  Great  God,    my   drooping  powers  revive, 

The  love  of  sin  subdue; 
Short  is  the   time  I  have  to  live, 
Yet  so  much  work  to  do. 

416  C.  M.  Watts, 

SPIRITUAL   SLOTH. 

1   MY  drowsy  powers,   why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,   my   sluo-o-ish  soul, 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do. 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

592 


PROG  R  ESS. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

How  they   will  toil  and  strive! 
Yet    we,    who    have   a   heaven   to 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  course-   move; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  aboi     : 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

To  labour  for  our  good; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  His  blood! 

5  Lord,  shall   we  be  indifferent  still. 

And  never  act   our  parts  ! 
Spirit  Divine,  Oh  !   come,  and  till, 
And   purify   our   hearts. 

6  Then   shall   our  active   spirits  move, 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise, 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love. 
We  '11  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

417  L-  M.  Watts* 

CHRISTIAN  RACE. 

1  AWAKE  our  souls,   away   our  fears. 

Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ; 
Awake,   and  run   the  heavenly  race, 
And  put   a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True  *t  is  a   strait   and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal   spirits  tire   and  faint : 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the   strength  of  every  saint. 

50* 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

3  0  mighty   God,  Thy  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  Thee,  the  overflowing  Spring, 

Believers  drink  a  fresh  supply : 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

Oli  !  may  we  mount  to  Thine  abode ; 
On  wings  of  love  to  Jesus  fly, 

Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

418  C.  M.  Watts, 

SELF-DENIAL. 

1  STRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 

Which  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied ; 

The  mind  and  will  renewed ; 
Passion  suppressed,   and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint ; 
We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 
And  pray,  but  never  faint. 

4  Lord,   can  a  feeble,  helpless  wrorm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  the  wrork  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

»    '  594 


CO  I"  K  A  G  E. 
4:19  *s-  and  5s.  Hastings. 

THE   CONFLICT. 

1  HEIR  of  an  immortal  crown, 
Heed  not  every  foeman's  t'r»  -\\  n. 
Tread  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 

Through  Jehovah's  might : 
Though  they  oft   in   wrath  arise, 
Like  the  tempest  of  the  skies, 
He  can  till  them  with  surprise, 

From  His  heavenly  height. 

2  Soldier,  in  the  tented  field, 

Ply  thy   helmet,   sword,   and  shield, 
Till  the  line   of  battle  yield. 

And  before  thee  flee  : 
In   thine  armour  fearless  stand, 
Girded  by  Jehovah's  hand, 
Till  within   the  promised  land, 

He  shall   set  thee  free. 

420  S.  M.  Watts. 

MORTIFICATION   OF   SIN. 

1  SHALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
Because   Thy  grace  abounds  ? 

Or  crucify   the   Lord  again. 
And   open  all  His  wounds  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God! 
Nor  kjt   it   e'er  be  said, 

That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead, 

3  We  shall  be   slaves  no  more, 
Since  Christ  hath  made  us  free; 

Hath   nailed  our  tyrants  to  His  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

595 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 
421  L.  ML  Watts. 

CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

1  STAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fear, 

And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 

2  Hell   and  thy   sins  resist  thy   course, 

But  vanquished  are  those  threatening  foes; 
Thy  Saviour  nailed   them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph   when   He  rose. 

3  What  though  the  prince  of  darkness  rage, 

And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite ; 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 
To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  though  thy  inward  lusts  rebel, 

'T  is  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life ; 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 

Shall  slay  thy  sins  and  end  the  strife. 

5  Then  let  my   soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy   eternal  reign, 

And   glittering  robes  for  conqueror's  wait* 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies   of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leaders  praise. 

422  C.  M.  Steele. 

WATCH  AND  PRAY. 

1   ALAS !  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 
What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  heaven  I  fain  would  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  prav. 

596 


A  0T1  V  ITV. 

2  How  oft  my  mournml  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt   in  flowing  tears! 
Striving  against   my  foes  in  vain, 
I  sink  amid  my  fears. 

3  O  gracious  God,   in   whom   I  live. 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to   watch,  and  pray,  and  strive. 
Xor  let  me  be  dismayed. 

4  Do  Thou  increase  my  faith  and  hope, 

When  fears  and  foes  prevail ; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 
Or  soon   my   strength   will  fail. 

5  Oh !  keep  me   in  Thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  never,   never  let   me   stray 

From  happiness  and  Thee. 

423  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

RUNNING  THE   CHRISTIAN  RACE. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul  !   stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press   with   vigour  on  : 
A  heavenly  race   demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal   crown. 

2  Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from   on   high  : 
'Tis  His  own   hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine   aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And   onward  urge  thy   way. 

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PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

4  Blessed  Saviour  !  introduced  bv  TheeT 
Have  we  our  race  begun  : 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  Thy  feet 
We  '11  lay  our  laurels  down. 

424  L-  M.  Kellt. 

WARNING    AGAINST    SLOTH. 

1  O  ISRAEL,  to  thy  tents  repair; 

Why  thus  secure   on  hostile  ground  \ 
Thy  Lord  commands  thee  to  beware. 
For  many  foes  thy   camp  surround. 

2  The  trumpet  gives  a  martial  strain  : 

O  Israel !  gird  thee  for  the  fight ; 
Arise,  the  combat  to  maintain ; 
Arise,  and  put  thy  foes  to  flight. 

3  Oh !  sleep  not  thou  as  others  do. 

Awake,  be  vigilant,  be  brave ; 
The  coward,  and  the  sluggard  too, 
Must  wear  the  fetters  of  the  slave. 

4  A  nobler  lot  is  cast  for  thee, 

A  crown  awaits  thee  in  the  skies ! 
With  such  a  hope  shall  Israel  flee, 

And  yield  through  weariness  the  prize  ? 

5  Xo  !  let   a  careless  world  repose, 

And  slumber  on  through   life's  short  day. 
While  Israel  to  the  conflict  goes, 
And  bears  the  glorious  prize  away. 

425  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    SOLDIER    OF    THE    CROSS. 

1   AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ] 

598 


W  A  T  C  II  F  D  L  N  B  -  - 

*2  Must   I   be  carried  to  the  skies, 
On  flowery 
"While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  blood; 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  } 

Must   I  not  stem  the  flood  ! 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ! 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,   if  I  would  reign; 

Be  faithful  to  my  Lord, 

And  bear  the  toil,   endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,   in   all   this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer    though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it   with  their  eye. 

6  When  that   illustrious   day  shall  rise, 

And  all  Thy   armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies. 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

426  8,  ML  Heath. 

WATCHFULNESS     AND    PRAYER. 

1  MY  soul,  be  on  tl  y   guard : 

Ten  thousand   foes   ai ' 
And  hosts  of  sin  hard, 

To   draw   thee   from   the  skies. 

2  Oh!  watch,  and   fight,  ai 

The  battle  ne1 
Renew  it  boldly 

And  help   div 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

3  NVer  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down: 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 

Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 

427  S-    M-  DODDRIDGE. 

WATCHFULXE  — . 

1  YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  his  office  wait, 

Observant  of  His  heavenly  word, 
And   watchful  at   His  gate. 

2  Let   all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 

Gird  up  your  loins,   as  in  His  sigh 
For  awful  is  His  name. 

3  Watch,  't  is  your  Lord's  command ; 
And  while  we  speak,  He's  near; 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  0  happy  servant   he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crowned. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread, 
With  His  own  bounteous  hand, 

And  raise  that  favoured  servant's  head 
Amidst  th'  ano*elic  band. 

o 

428  L-  M.  Watts, 

CHRISTIAN    CONSISTENCY. 

1  SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

600 


CHR  [ST1  .'.  S  i     ,UTIO  N". 

2  Thus  shall  :laim   abroad, 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God; 
When  the  salvation   reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  -in. 

3  Our  flesh  and   sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion   and   envy,   lust  and  pride; 
While  justice,   temperance,  truth  and  love, 

Our  inward  pietj    approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect   that   blessed  hope, 
The  bright   appearance  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  faith  stands   leaning  on  His  word. 

429  L-  M.  Watts. 

CHRISTIAN     CAUTION. 

1  IS  it  a  thing  of  good  report 

To  squander  life  and  time  away? 
To  cut  the  hours   of  duty  short, 

While  toys  and  follies  waste  the  day? 

2  Doth  it  become  the   Christian  name, 

To  venture  near  the  tempter's  door, 
To  sort  with   men   of  evil  frame, 
And  yet  presume  to   stand  secure  ? 

3  Am   I  my  own   sufficient   guard, 

While  I  expose   my   soul  to  shame  \ 
Can  the  short  joys  of  sin  reward 
The  lasting  blemish  of  my  name  ? 

4  Oh  !  may   it  be  my   constant  choice, 

To  walk  with  men   of  grace  below, 
Till  I  arrive  where  heavenly  joys 

And  never-fading  honours  grow. 
51  601 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

430  G  M.  H.  M.  Williams. 

HABITUAL    DEVOTION. 

1  WHILST  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power ! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 

And  may  this   consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed, 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed : 
That  mercy  I   adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand   I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  Thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hou^ 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet   Thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 

431  C.  M.  Hastings. 

WATCH    AND    PRAY. 

1  THE  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 
Through  life's  brief  fleeting  hour, 
And  gives  the  Spirit's  quickening  ray 
To  those  who  seek  its  power. 

602 


P  E  R  S  E  V  E  R  A  \  CE. 

ij  Hi.-  Saviour  bid-  us  watch  and  pray, 

Maintain   a   wai   i  >r's    sti  ife : 
Help,  Lord,  to  hear  Thy  \ 

Obedience   is  our  life. 

3  The  Saviour  bids   us  watch  and  pray, 

For  soon  the   hour  will  come. 
That  calls  us  from  the  earth  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

4  0  Saviour,  we  would  watch  and  pray. 

And  hear  Thy  sacred  vol 
And  walk  as  Thou  hast  marked  the  way, 
To   heaven's  eternal  j< 

432  <  •  M.  Newton. 

PERSEVERANCE. 

1  REJOICE,  believer,  in  the  Lord. 

Who  makes  your  cause  His  <;>wn  : 
The  hope  that's  built  upon  His  w. 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

2  Though   many  foes  beset  your  road. 

And  feeble  is  your  arm  : 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  I 

Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

3  Weak  as  you  are.  you  shall  not  faint, 

Or,  fainting;   shall  not  die: 
Jesus,  the  strength   of  every  saint, 
Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 

4  As  surely  as  He   overcame. 

And  triumphed  once  for  you  : 
So  surely,  you,  that  love  II i>  name, 
Shall  triumph  in  Him 

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PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

433  L-  M.  Watts. 

CHRIST    OUR    STRENGTH. 

1    LET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
Strength   shall  be  equal  to  thy   clay  : 
Then  I  rejoice  in   deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all  sufficient  grace. 

'2   I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me ; 
When  I   am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is   my   shield  and  Christ  my  song, 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 

All   sufferings,   if  my   Lord  be  there; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle   with  the  pains, 
While  His  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And   we   attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise, 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

434  C.  M.  Haweis. 

SUBMISSION. 

1  SUBMISSIVE  to  Thy  will,  my  God, 

I  all  to  Thee  resign ; 
And  bow  before  Thy  chastening  rod, 
I  mourn,   but   not  repine. 

2  Why  should   my   foolish  heart  complain, 

When   wisdom,   truth,   and  love 
Direct  the   stroke,  inflict  the  pain, 
And  point   to  joys  above. 

3  How  short   are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

How  needful  every  cross! 
Away,  my  unbelieving  fear, 
Nor  call  my  gain,  mv  loss. 

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TRUST    IK    B I C K  N  I 

4  Then  give,  dear  Lord,  or  lake  away, 
I  '11  bless  Thy  sacred  Dame : 
My  Jesus,  yesterday,  to-day, 
For  fcver  is  the  same  ! 

435  C.  M.  Topla: 

SICKNESS     SWEETENED. 

1  TVHEX  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'T  is  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains, 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  ami  attend 

whispers  of  His  1 
et  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  look  hack,  and  see  my  name, 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down  : 
Sweet  to  look  forward,  and  behold 

Eternal  joys  my  own. 

4  Sweet  to  reflect,  how  grace  divine, 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 
Sweet  to  remember,  that  His  blood 
My  debt  of  suffering  paid. 

5  Sweet  in  His  righteousm  ss  I     stand, 

Which  saves  from  second  death  ; 
Sweet  t1  experience,   day  by  day, 
His  Spirit's  quickening  breath. 

6  Sweet  on  His  faithfulness  to 

Whose  love  can  never  end  : 
Sweet  on  His  covenant  of  grace, 
For  aU  things  to  depend. 

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PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

7  Sweet  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  His  firm  decrees ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  His  hands, 
And  know  no  will  but  His. 

8  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  Thee  ! 

436  C.  M.  Greene. 

IT    IS    THE    LORD. 

1  IT  is  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  light, 

Whose  claims  are  all  divine ; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord,   should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  His  will  ? 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still. 

3  It  is  the  Lord,   who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,   my  friends,  my  ease; 
And  of  His  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  He  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord,  who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load, 

From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 

To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord,  whose  matchless  skill 

Can  from  afflictions  raise 
Matter,  eternity  to  fill 

With  ever  growing  praise. 

606 


SUBMISSION. 

6  It  is  the  Lord,  my  covenant  God, 

Thrice   blessed    be  His  name ! 
Whose  gracious  promise,  sealed  with  blood, 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

7  His  covenant  will  my  soul  defend, 

Should  nature's   self  expire, 
And  the  great  Judge  of  all  descend 
In  awful  flames  of  fire. 

8  And  can  my  soul,  with  hopes  like  these, 

Be  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God,  take  what  Thou  please, 
I  '11  cheerfully  resign. 

437  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

PRAISE  FOR  RECOVERY  FROM  SICKNESS. 

1  MY  God,   Thy   service  well  demands 

The  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renewed, 
But  to  renew  Thy  praise  \ 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain  ; 
When  life  was  hovering  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Calmly  I  bowed  my  fainting  head, 

On  Thy  dear  faithful  breast ; 
Pleased  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  His  eternal  rest. 

4  Into  Thy  hands,   my  Saviour  God, 

Did  I  my   soul   resign  ; 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth, 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

i  607 


PARTICULAR   DUTIES. 

5  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  gravey. 

At  Thy  command  I  come : 
Nor  will  I  urge  a  speedier  flight, 
To  my  celestial  home. 

6  Where  Thou  determinest  mine  abodr 

There  would  I   choose  to  be ; 
For  in  Thy  presence   death  is  life, 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  Thee. 

438  C*  M.  Doddriixsa, 

SUBMISSION   UNDER   BEREAVEMENT. 

1  PEACE!  'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand 

That  blasts  our  joys  in  death ; 
Changes  the  visage  once  so  dear, 
And  gathers  back  the  breath. 

2  'T  is  He  the  Potentate  supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above, 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Nor  from  their  purpose  move. 

3  'Tis  He,  whose  justice  might  demand 

Our  souls  a  sacrifice  : 

Yet  scatters  with  unwearied  hand 
A  thousand  rich  supplies. 

4  Our  covenant  God  and  Father  He, 

In  Christ  our  bleeding  Lord; 
Whose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Silent  we  own  Jehovah's  name, 

We  kiss  the  scourging  hand ; 
And  yield  our  comforts  and  our  life 
To  Thy  supreme  command. 

608 


UNBELIEF    REBUKED. 
4g9  10s-  and  *ls-  Xewtok. 

UNBELIEF  REBUKED. 

1   BEGOXE,  unbelief,  ray  Saviour  is  near ; 
And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear; 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,  and  lie  will  perform, 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

j   Though  dark  be  my  way,  since  He  is  my     uide, 
'T  is  mine  to  obey,  'tis  His  to  provide: 
Though  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  He  has  spoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love  in  time  past  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink: 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer,  I  have  in  review, 

iirms  His  good   pleasure  to  help  me  quite 
through. 

4  Determined  to  save,  He  watched  o'er  my  path; 
When,  Satan's  blind  slave,  I  sported  with  death; 
And  can  He  have  taught  me  to  trust  in  His  name, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me,  to  put  me  t<  i  >haine  ? 

5  Why  should  I  complain   of  want   or  distress, 
Temptation   or  pain?     lie  told  me  no  less: 
The  heirs  of  salvation,  I  know  from  His  word, 
Through  much  tribulation  must  follow  their  Lord, 

C   How  bitter  that   cup  no  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  He  drank  quite  up,  that  sinner  3  might  live ! 
His  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker  than  mine," 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer,   and  shall  I  repine? 

7  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good; 
The  bitter  is  sweet,   the  medicine  is  food; 
Though   painful   at  present,  't  will   cease    before 

long, 
And   then:    oh!  how  pleasant  the  conqueror*! 

song ! 


PARTICULAR   DUTIES. 

440  C-  ^-  Hervey:  Beddome. 

RESIGNATION   TO   THE   WILL   OF   GOD. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  downward  tracts  of  time, 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys ; 
Oh !  who  so   wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  regulate    our  ways ! 

2  I  cannot  doubt   His  bounteous  love, 

Unmeasurably   kind  : 
To  His  unerring,   gracious  will, 
Be  every   wish   resigned. 

3  Good  when  He  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less  when   He  denies ; 
E'en  crosses  from  His  sovereign  hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

4  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  found ; 

The  honey  's  mixed  with  gall ; 
'Midst  changing  scenes  and  dying  friends. 
Be  Thou  my  all  in  all. 

441  C.  M.  Steele 

THE  DEVOUT  REQUEST. 

1  FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy   sovereign  will  denies ; 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise. 

2  "Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  Thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  I  am  Thine, 

My  life  and  death  attend: 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

610 


M  E D I T A T I O N. 

442  "-•  HASTixes. 

USE   OF  MEDITATION*. 

1  CHRISTIAN,  wonld'si  thou  know  the  joy 

Pure  religion  can  impart  ? 
Let  her  truths  thy   mind  employ, 

Firmly  fix   thy    roving  heart, 
Till  her  radiance    round  thee  shine, 

With  an  influence   all  divine. 

2  Think,   who  tills  a    Father's  throne ; 

How  in  righteousness  He  reigns; 
What  perfection-   He  hath  shown, 

And  unchangeable  remains: 
Countless  worlds  proclaim  His  power, 
And  His  glorious  name  adore. 

3  Think  of  all  that   heavenly  grace, 

Which  in  Christ,  the  Lord,  appears, 
Till  the  vision   of  His  face, 

A  celestial  glory  wears : 
While  the  eye  of  faith  may  view 
Wonders  still  for  ever  new. 

4  Think  upon  that  Spirit  pure, 

Who  the  love  of  God  reveals; 
Shows  the  promise  ever  sure, 

And,  within,   His  witness  seals : 
Think  upon  His  hallowed  name, 
Till  His  love  thy  soul  inflame. 

5  God  is  holy,  just   and  good, 

Thou  art   sinful,   weak  and  vile; 
Blessings  by   His  hand  bestowed, 

Round  thy    habitation   smile: 
These  should    charm   thy   heart  to  love, 
These  should  fix  thy  thoughts  above. 

Gil 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

6  Dost  thou  now  in   sadness  mourn, 
And  the  tear  of  anguish  shed  1 
Child   of  hope,   to  God  return  ; 

Lift  on  high  thy  drooping  head: 
Rays  celestial  round  thee  shine, 
Heaven  and  all   its  joys  are  thine. 

443  L.  M.  Wilks. 

HEAVENLY   MIXDEDXES8. 

1  Oil !  that  my  grovelling  thoughts  could  rise, 
And  rest  on  things  above  the  skies; 
Where  Christ,  my  Lord,  in  glory  bright, 
Sits  clothed   in  robes  of  heavenlv  light  ! 

2  Why  should  my  heart  descend  so  low, 
To  brood  on  earth  a  world  of  wo, 
While  heaven,  where  endless  pleasures  roll, 
Waits  to  entrance  the  new-born  soul. 

3  Sickly,   and   weak,   and  languid,   I 
Now  flutter  and  attempt  to  fly  ; 

But  earth,   and  sense,  and  guilt  combined 
Hang  heavily  upon  my  mind. 

4  Saviour,   let  Thine  attractions  be 
But  felt   in  all  their  force  by  me, 
Then  shall  I  mount  on  wings  of  love, 
And  fix,   and  dwell  on  things  above. 

444  "s-  and  6s.  Cexxick, 

BREATHIXG   AFTER  HEAVEN. 

1   RISE,  my  soul,   and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thv  better  portion  trace ; 
Rise  from   transitory   things, 

Toward  heaven,   thy  native  place. 
Sun,  and   moon,    and   stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared   above.  612 


II  E  A  V  E  N  L  Y    M  I NDED  N  E  -  - . 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

N  t  stay   in   all   their  c  >ursc  : 
Fires  ascending  seek  the  >un. 

th  speed  them  to  their  soui 
80       -  >ul  that  ">  born  of  ( 

bants  to   new    Hi-  i;l<>riHi;<  j;';i 
Upward  tends  to  His  abo 
To  rest  in   His   embrace. 

3  Fly  me  riches,  fly  me  cares, 

While  I  that         s1        plore; 
Flattering  world,   with  all  thy  snares, 
S  >licit  me  no   more. 

Pilgrims  fix  not   here  their  home. 
Strangers  tarry  but  a  night : 

When  the  last   dear  morn  is  come. 
They'll  rise  to  joyful  light. 

4  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,   cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize: 
S   on  the  Saviour  will  return. 

Triumphant   in   the   skies: 
There  we  '11  join  the  heavenly  train. 

Welcome  to  partake  the  bliss: 
Fly  from  sorrow   and  from  pain. 

To  realms  of  endless  peaee. 

445  H.  M.         Campbell's  Col: 

FOLLOWING   CHRIST. 

1  LOOK  up  to  yonder  world. 

See  myriads  round  the  throne  :' 
Each   bears  a  golden  harp. 
And  wears  a  o-lorious  crown  : 
With  zeal  they  strike  the  sacred  lyre. 
And  strive  to  raise  their  praises  hio-her. 

52  613 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

2  Believing  in  His  name, 

They  in  His  footsteps  trod; 
His  righteousness  their  hope, 

Their  only  plea  His  blood; 
Lo !   now  they   reign  with  Him  above, 
Behold   His  face,   and  sing  His  love. 

3  And   shall  we  not  aspire, 

Like  them,  our  course  to  run  ? 
The  crown   if  we  would  wear, 

That  crown   must  first  be  won  : 
Divinely  taught,  they  showed  the  way, 
First  to  believe   and  then  obev. 


446  8s-  aRd  6s.  Hastings. 

HEAVEXLV-MINDEDXESS. 

1  "WITH  eyes  of  faith  and  wings  of  love 

My   soul  would  upward  rise  : 
And  converse  hold  with  things  above. 
And  all  that  heavenly  influence  prove, 

Which  grace  divine   supplies. 

2  But  sin  will  oft  my  heart  betray, 

And  cares  from  morn  till  e'en 
Command  my  labouring  thoughts  away. 
And  my  affections  far  astray 

From  happiness  and  heaven. 

3  Heaven  is  the  portion  of  my  soul, 

My  treasure   and  my  joy  ; 
There  's  naught  on  earth,  from  pole  to  pole, 
Where  mountains  rise  or  oceans  roll, 

That  should  my  heart  employ. 

614 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

4  Upward,   still  upward,   let   me  soar, 
While  in  this  vale  of  tears; 
Till  earthly  cares  aud  toils  are  o'er, 
And  sin  shall  wound  my  heart  no  more, 
When  heaven   itself  appears. 

447  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

A   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

1  THRICE  happy  souls,  who,  born  from  heaven, 

While  yet  they   sojourn  here, 
Do  all  their  days  with  God  begin, 
And  spend  them   in   His  fear. 

2  'Midst  hourly   cares,  may  love  present 

Its  incense   to  Thy  throne ; 
And  while  the   world   our  hands  employs, 
Our  hearts  be  Thine  alone. 

3  As  sanctified   to   noblest  ends 

Be  each  refreshment   sought ; 
And  by  each   various  providence 
Some  wise   instruction  brought. 

4  When  to  laborious  duties  called, 

Or  by  temptations  tried, 
We  '11   seek  the   shelter  of  Thy  wings, 
And  in  Thy  strength  confide. 

5  As  different   scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  o-rateful  hearts  would  be 
With  Thee,   amidst  the  social  band, 
In  solitude   with  Thee. 

6  In  solid,  pure   delights  like  these, 

Let  all   my   days  be  past : 
Nor  shall   I  then   impatient  wish, 
Nor  shall  I  fear  the  last. 

615 


PARTICULAR     DUTIEA 

4:48  If-   M.  BeDDOME. 

CONTENTMENT. 

1  FOUNTAIN  of  blessing,  ever  blessed, 
Enriching  all,  of  all  possessed ; 

By  whom  the  whole  creation's  fed, 
Give  me,   each  day,  my  daily  bread. 

2  To  Thee  my  very  life  I  owe, 

From  Thee   do  all  my  comforts  flow  ; 

And  every   blessing  which  I  need, 

Must  from  Thy  bounteous  hand  proceed. 

3  Great  things  are  not  what  I  desire, 
Nor  dainty  meat,  nor  rich  attire ; 
Content  with  little  would  I  be ; 

That  little,   Lord,  must  come  from  Thee. 

4  While  wicked  men,  with  all  their  store, 
Are  ever  grasping  after  more; 

With  Agnr's  wish  I'm  satisfied. 

Nor  grudge   them  all  the  world  beside. 

449  C.  If.  Watts. 

JUSTICE    AND    EQUITY. 

1  COME,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  try ; 

Have  they  been  just  and  right  ? 
Is  the  great  rule  of  equity 
Our  practice  and  delight  ? 

2  What  we  would  have  our  neighbour  do? 

Have  we   done  still  the  same  ? 
And  ne'er  delayed  to  pay  his  due, 
Nor  injured   his  good  name  ? 

3  In  all  we  sell,   in   all  we  buy, 

Is  justice   our  design  ? 
Do  we  remember  God   is  nigh, 
And  fear  the   wrath   divine? 

616 


G  R  AT  ITU  DE, 

i  In  vain   we  talk   of  Jesus1  1»1 1, 

And  boast   His  pame  in  vain. 
If  we  can  slight  the  laws  of   God, 
And  prove  unjust  to  men. 

450  C.  M.  Watts. 

GRATITUDE. 

1  HOW  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 

As  nary  eternal  <  I< 
Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ! 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  r<>se  and  left  the  dead  i 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives, 
From  mine  exalted  Head. 

3  All   that   I   am.   and  all   I   have. 

all  be  for  ever  Thii 
Whatever  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet  it  I  might  make  some  reserve, 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  Gdd  with  zeal  so  great, 
That  I  would   give  Him  all. 

451  (  •  M*  Bathuest. 

OF    THINE     OWN    WE     GIVE     THEE. 

1  LORD,  when  our  offerings  we  present 

•     Before  Thy  gracious  throne, 
We  but  return  what   Thou  hast  lent, 
And  give   Thee   of  Thine   own. 

2  The  power  and  willingness  to  givej 

Alike  proceed  from  Thee : 
We  still  are  debt  we  live 

Only  l»y  Thv  decree, 
52*       *  G17 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES, 

3  Ourselves,  our  all,  to  Thee  we  owe ; 

And  if  we  come  behind 
What  others  of  their  wealth  bestow, 
Accept  our  willing  mind. 

4  O  Lord,   our  contributions  bless, 

For  their  appointed  end  ; 
And  crown  with  happiest  success, 
The  cause  that  we  befriend. 

452  8-  M.  E.  Scott. 

THE    THANKFUL     OFFERING. 

1  THY  bounties,  gracious  Lord, 
With  gratitude  wre  own  : 

We  bless  Thy  providential  grace, 
Which  showers  its  blessings  down, 

2  With  joy  the  people  bring 
Their  offerings  round  Thy  throne ; 

With  thankful  souls  behold  we  pay 
A  tribute  of  Thy   own. 

3  Accept  this  humble  mite, 
Great  Sovereign  Lord  of  all; 

Nor  let  our  numerous  mingling  sins, 
The  fragrant  ointment  spoil. 

4  Let  a  Redeemer's  blood 
Diffuse  its  virtues  wide ; 

Hallow  and  cleanse  our  every  gift,' 
And  all  our  follies  hide. 

5  Oh  !  may  this   sacrifice 
To  Thee  the  Lord  ascend, 

An  odour  of  a  sweet  perfume, 
Presented  by  His  hand. 

648 


ch&.istia;  r^RPSHir. 

6   Well  pleased,  our  God  shall  view 

The  products  of  H is  grace; 
And  in  a  plentiful  reward 

Fulfil  His  promises, 

£53  L.  M.  Griffin's  Sel. 

CHRISTIAN    STEWARDSHIP. 

1  THE  gold   and  silver  are  the  Lord's 
And  every   blessing   earth  afford- : 
All  come  from   Hi-  propitious  hand, 
And  must  return   at  His  command. 

2  The  blessings   which  I  now  enjoy, 

I  must  for  Christ  and  souls  employ  ; 
F<>r  if  I   ase   them   a-   my  own. 

My   Lord  will  soon  call  in  His  loam 

3  When   I  to   Him  in  want  apply. 
He  never  does  my   suit   deny  ; 
And   shall   1   then  refuse  to  give. 
Since   I  s>.>   much  from   him  receive? 

4  Shall  Jesu-   leave  the  realms  of  day, 
Ami  clothe   Himself  in   humble   clay, 
Shall   He   become   despised  and  poorr 
To  make   me  rich  for  evermore  i 

5  And   snail   I   wickedly   withhold. 
To   give  my  silver  ami  my  gold  \ 
To  aid   a  cause  my  soul   approves. 
And  save   the   sinners  Jesus  loves? 

6  Expand   my   heart,   incline  me.  Lord, 
To  u'ive  the   whole   I  can  afford; 

That,   what   Thy   bounty  renders  miner 
I  may  with   cheerful   hands  resign. 

619 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 
454  L-  M.  Gibbons. 

CHARITY  TAUGHT    BY   CHRISES  EXAMPLE. 

1  WHEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 
What  were  His  works  from  clay  to  day, 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race? 

2  Teach  us,  0  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  Thy  steps  pursue ; 
Let  alms  bestowed,   let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  breathe,  but  never  lives, 
WTio  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives, 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thankT 
Creation's  blot,   creation's  blank : 

4  But  he  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts,  his  radiant  way, 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 


455  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

RELIEVING   CHRIST  IN  HIS  MEMBERS. 

1  JESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace! 

Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum? 
How  pay  the   mighty  debt? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  Thou   exalted  shine ; 
What  can   my  poverty  bestow 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine  ? 

620 


CI1  A  R  IT  V    EN  FO  R  C  ED. 

3  But  Thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  Thy  grace; 
And   wilt  confess  their  bumble  names 

Before  Thy   Father's  face. 

4  In  them  Thou  mayest  be  clothed  and  fed, 

And  visited   and  cheered  : 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love. 

We  in  Thy  poor  would  see; 
Oh!  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 

Than   keep  it   hack  from  Thee  ! 

456  L-  M.  Rippow. 

CHARITY    ENFORCED. 

1  OH  !  what   stupendous  mercy  shines 

Around  the  majesty  of  heaven  ! 
Rebels  He  deigns  to  call  His  sons. 

Their  souls  renewed,  their  sins  forgiven, 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine, 

The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun  ; 
Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light, 
Through  all  vour  lives  let  mercy  run. 


3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings, 

Swift  fly   your  gifts  and  charity  ; 

The  hungry  feed,  the  naked  clothe, 

To  pain  and  sickness  help  apply. 

4  Pity  the  weeping  widow's  woe, 

And  be  her  counsellor  and  stay  ; 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and   smooth 
To  useful,  happy  life,  his  way. 

621 


PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

5  Let  age,  with  want  and  weakness  bowed, 

Your  bowels  of  compassion  move ; 
Let  e'en  your  enemies  be  blessed, 
Their  hatred  recompensed  with  love. 

6  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds, 

Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn  ; 
Thus  will  you   glorify  your  God, 

And  thus  the  Christian  name  adorn. 


457  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

CHRISTIAN    SYMPATHY. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,   send  Thy  grace, 

All  powerful  from  above, 
To  form  in   our   obedient  souls. 
The  image   of  Thy  love. 

2  Oh  !  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

The  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep   for  others'   woe  \ 

3  Not  like  the  Levite  and  the  Priest, 

Who  saw,   with  hearts  of  stone, 
Their  neighbour  groaning  in  distress, 
And  left  him  still  alone. 

4  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  sorrows  low  are  laid  ; 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift   our  hands  to  aid. 

5  So  Jesus  looked   on   dying  men. 

When  throned  above  the  skies ; 
And,  'midst  tlr   embraces  of  His  God, 
He  felt  compassion  rise. 

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BLESSEDNESS    OF    CHARITY. 

6  On  wings  of  love  the  Saviour  flew, 
To  raise  us  from  the  ground; 
And  shed   the  richest  of  His  blood, 

A   balm   for   every   wound. 

458  C.  M.  Straphan. 

BLESSEDNESS    OF    CHARITY. 

1  BLESSED  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 

At  melting-  pity's  call ; 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  tall. 

2  Mercy  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads ; 
Oh  !  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes ! 

3  Be  ours  the   bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutored  youth ; 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray, 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  His  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work  !   young  souls  to  winf 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

6  Almighty  God,  Thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design ; 
The  honours  of  Thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  Thy  glory  shine, 

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PARTICULAR    D  U  T I  EB . 

459  C.  P.  M.  Bradberrt. 

CHARITY  TO    UNTAUGHT    CHILDREN. 

1  NOW  let   our  hearts  conspire  to  raise 

A  cheerful   anthem  to   His  praise, 

Who  reigns  enthroned  above : 

Let  music,   sweet   as  incense,  rise, 

"With  grateful   odours  to  the  skies; 

The   work  of  joy   and  love. 

2  How  many   children.   Lord,  we  see 
In  ignorance  and  misery, 

Unprincipled,    untaught  ! 
Shall  they   continue  still  to  lie 
In  ignorance   and   misery  ] 

We  cannot   bear  the  thought. 

3  We  feel  a   sympathizing  heart : 
Lord,  \  is  a  pleasure  to  impart, 

To  Thee  Thine  own  we  give  : 
Hear  Thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see; 
Oh  !  let  these  children  live  to  Thee  ! 

Oh !  let  these   children  live  ! 

460  C.   M.  CoWPER, 
COMMUNION  WITH   GOD  IN  RETIREMENT. 

1  FAR  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 

From  strife   and  tumult  far: 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree : 
And  seem  by  Thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  those  who  follow  Thee. 

624: 


E  V  EN  ING    TW  I  LIGHT. 

3  Then,  if  Thy   Spirit   touch   the   soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode. 
Oh!  with   what  peace  and  joy  and  love, 
She  there  communes  with  God  I 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  solitary   lays  ; 
Not  asks  a  witness  of  her  song. 
Nor  thirsts  for  human   praise. 

461  C.  M.  P.  H.  Brown. 

EVENING    TWILIGHT. 

1  I  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 

From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day. 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  His  promises  to  plead 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven ; 
The  prospect   doth  my  strength  renewT, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

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PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

462  C.  M.  Newton. 

PASSAGE  THROUGH  LIFE. 

1  WE  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies, 

In  everlasting  day  ; 
Through  floods  and  flames  the  passage  lies, 
But  Jesus  guards  the  way. 

2  The  swelling  flood  and  raging  flame, 

Hear  and  obey  His  word ; 
Then  let  us  triumph  in  His  name, 
Our  Saviour  is  the  Lord. 

463  us.  J.T. 

THE  PILGRIM  OF  ZION. 

1  SAD  pilgrim  of  Zion,  though  chastened  awhile, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears,  hope  bids  thee 

to  smile ; 
Far  spent  is  the  night;   see  approaching  the' day 
That  calls  thee   from  sorrow  and  sighing  away. 

2  No  tear  of  repentance,  nor  wave  of  the  storm, 
Not  a  cloud  shall  e'er  darken  the  light  of  that  morn, 
Where  thy  sun  sets  no  more,but  for  ever  shall  shine, 
Unsullied  in  beauty,  in  glory  divine. 

3  White  thy  robe,  washed  in  blood,  the  price  that 

was  given  ; 
To  redeem  thee  from  earth,  and  raise  thee  to 

heaven  ; 
Where  love  blooms  in  peace,  and  blessed  joys 

feast  thy  sight, 
Where  God  is  thy  glory,  the  Lord  thy  delight. 

4  O  Pilgrim,  till  then  be  thou  instant  in  prayer, 
Life's  sorrows  and  pains  thy  Redeemer  will  bear; 
Reposing  in  death,  still  the  love  that  ne'er  dies, 
Sheds  light  to  conduct  thee  in  peace  to  the  skies.. 

026 


PILG  B  IMS. 

464  L.  P.  M  Montgomery. 

PILGRIMS  TO  THE   LAND   OF   PROMISE. 

1   THUS  tar  on  life's  perplexing  path. 

Thus  far.   Thou,   L<»rd.   our  steps  hast  ted; 
Snatched  from  the  world's   pursuing  wrath. 
Unharmed  though  floods  hung  o'er  our  head; 

Like  ransomed  Israel  on  the  shore, 
Here  then  we  pause,  look  back,  adore. 

'2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 
Like  all   our  fathers   in  their  day. 
We  to  the  land  of  promise   _   . 

Lord,  by  Thine   own   appointed  way : 
Still  guide,   illumine,   cheer  our  flight, 
In   cloud  by   day,   in  tire  by  night. 

3  Safety  Thy   presence   is.   and  rest. 

While,   as  the   eagle   o'er  her  brood 
Flutters  her  pinions,   stirs  the  nest. 

Covers,   defends,   provides  them  food, 
Bears  on  her  wings,   instructs  to  fly, 
Thy  love  prepares  us  for  the   sky. 

4  Protect  us  through  the  wilderness, 

From  fiery   serpents,   plague,   and  ioe : 
With  bread  from   heaven  Thy  people  ble^s 

And  living  streams  where'er  we  go  ; 
Nor  let  our  rebel  hearts  repine, 
Or  follow  any  voice  but   Thine. 

5  Thy  holy  law  to  us  proclaim. 

But  not  from  Sinai's  top  alone  ; 
Hid  in  the  rock-cleft,   be   Thy  name. 

Thy  power  and   all  Thy   o-oodness  shown  ; 
And  may  we  never  bow  the  knee. 
Nor  worship  any  God  but   Thee. 

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PARTICULAR    DUTIES. 

6    When   we  have  numbered   all  our  years, 
And  stand  at  length  on  Jordan's  brink, 
Though  the  flesh  fail   with  mortal  fears, 

Oh !  let  not  then  the  spirit  sink  : 
But  strong  in  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
Plunge  through  the  stream  to  rise  above. 

465  L.  M.  Fawcetr 

TEMPTATIONS. 

1  THUS  far  my  God  has  led  me  on, 
And  made  His  truth  and  mercy  known; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 

And   comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide   wildernesss  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home ; 
Lord,  let  Thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dangerous  way. 

3  Temptations   every  where  annoy, 

And  sins  and   snares  my  peace  destroy; 
My  earthly  joys  are   from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul   with   various    tempests  tossed, 
Her  hopes   o'erturned,  her  projects  crossed; 
Sees  every   day  new   straits  attend, 

And  wonders   where  the  scene  will  end. 

5  Is  this,    dear   Lord,   that  thorny  road 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God? 
Are  these   the  toils  Thy  people  know, 
While  in  the  wilderness  below  ? 


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F  A  M  IX  Y    V  <  I  W  . 

6  'Tis  even   so.   Thy   faithful  love 

Doth  all  Thy  children's  graces  prove; 
'Tis  thus  our  pride   and  self  must  fall. 
That  Jesus  may   be   All  in  all. 

466  G.  P.  M.  (  .  Wesley. 

THE   FAMILY   VOW. 

1  I  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord  : 
But  first,  obedient   to  His  word, 

I  must  myself  appear ; 
By  actions,   words,    and  temper,   show 
That   I  my  heavenly   Master  know, 

And  serve   with   heart   sincere. 

2  I  must  the  fair   example   set ; 

From  those  that   on   my   pleasure  wait, 
Each   stumbling-block  remove ; 

Their  duty  by   my   life   explain ; 

And  still  in  all   my   works  maintain 
The  dignity   of  love. 

3  Easy  to  be   entreated,   mild. 
Quickly  appeased   and  reconciled, 

A  follower   of  my   God ; 
A  saint,  indeed,   I  long-  to  be, 
And  lead  my   faithful  family 

In  the   celestial  road. 

A  Lord,  if  Thou   didst   the   wish  infuse, 
A  vessel  fitted   for  Thy  us<  , 

Into  Thy   hands   receive ; 
AVork  in  me  both  to  will  and  do, 
And  show   them   how   believers  true 

And  real  Christians   live. 

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THE    CHURCH, 
THE     CHURCH. 

467  L.  M.  Beddome, 

TH£  CHURCH. 

1  SHOUT !  for  the   blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

Through  distant  lands  His  triumphs  spread; 
And  sinners,   freed   from  endless  pains, 
Own  Him  their   Saviour  and  their  head. 

2  He  calls  His   chosen   from  afar, 

They  all  at  Zion's  gate  arrive; 
Those  who  were    dead  in  sin  before, 
By  sovereign   grace  are  made  alive. 

3  Gentiles  and  Jews   His  laws  obey, 

Nations  remote   their  offerings  bring> 
And,  unconstrained,   their  homage  pay 
To  their  exalted   God  and  King. 

4  Oh !  may  His   holy  church  increase, 

His   Word   and   Spirit  still  prevail ; 
While  angels   celebrate  His  praise, 
And  saints   His  growing  glories  hail ! 

5  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 

From  all  below  and  all  above ; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  His  name, 
In  songs  as  lasting  as  His  love. 

468  8s-  and  7s.  Newton. 

THE   GLORIES  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

1   GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,   city  of  our  God  ; 
He,   whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken, 
Chose  thee  for  His  own  abode. 

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G  A  IIP  EX     OF    GOD. 

On  the  Hock  of  Ages  founded, 
Who  ran  shake  her   sure   repose? 

With  salvation's  wall  surroun.; 
She  can  smile  at   all   her  i 

2  Bee  the  streams  of  living  waters. 

Springing  from    eternal   love, 
Well  supply  her  sons   and  daughters, 

And  the  fear   of  want   remove: 
Who  can  faint,   while    such  a  river 

Onward  flows  her   thirst  t'  assuage  ! 
Grace,  which,   like   the   Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from   age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation   hovering, 

rlit-  cloud   and  fire  appear. 
For  a  glory  and  a   covering, 

Showing  that  the   Lord  is  near. 
Glorious  things  of  thee   are  spoken, 

Zion,   city  of  our  God  ; 
He,   whose  word   can   ne'er  be  broken. 

Forms  thee   for  His   own   abode. 

469  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE  CHURCH  THE  GARDEN  OF  GOD. 

1  AVE  are   a   o-arden,   walled   around. 
Chosen  ami  made  peculiar  ground  : 
A  little  spot  enclosed  by  grace, 
Out   of  the   world's   wide   wilderness. 

2  Like  trees  of  myrrh  and  spice  we  stand. 
Plant  'd  by  God  the  Father's  hand. 

And  all   our  springs  in   Zion  flow, 
To  make  the  young  plantation  grow. 

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THE    CHURCH. 

3  Awake,   0  heavenly  wind,   and  come, 
Blow  on  this  garden  of  perfume. 
Spirit  divine,    descend  and  breathe 

A  gracious  gale   on  plants  beneath. 

4  Make   our  best   spices  flow  abroad, 
To  entertain  our  Saviour,  God ; 

Let  faith,   and  love,   and  joy,  appear, 
And  every   grace   be  active  here. 

470  12s.  and  lis.  Edmestox. 

THE   HOUSE   OF   GOD. 

1  THERE'S  a  refuge  of  peace,  from  the  tempests 

that  beat, 
From   the   dark   clouds  that  threaten,  the  wild 
wind  that  blows ; 
A  holy,  a  sweet,  and  a  lovely  retreat, 
A  spring  of  refreshment,  a  place  of  repose. 

2  'Tis  the  house  of  my  God,  'tis  the  dwelling  of 

prayer, 
'Tis  the  temple   all  hallowed  by  blessing   and 

praise  ; 
If  sorrow  and  faithlessness  conquer  me  there, 
My  heart  to  the  throne  of  His  grace  I  can  raise. 

3  For  a  refuge  like  this,  oh  !   what  praises  are  due, 
For  a  rest  so  serene,  for  a  covert  so  fair ; 

Ah,  why  are  the  seasons  of  worship  so  few  ? 
Ah,  why  are  so  seldom  the  meetings  of  prayer? 

471  L.  M.  Xewtox. 

ADMISSION   OF  MEMBERS. 

.  1   KINDRED  in   Christ,  for  His  dear  sake, 
A  hearty   welcome  here  receive ; 
Mav  we  together  now  partake 

The  jovs  which  He  alone  can  give. 

^  (332 


C  0  N  V  E  R  T  s    W  E  LCOMED, 

2  To  you  and   us,   by  grace  *i  is  given, 

To  know   tbe  Saviour's  precious  name; 
And  shortly   we  shall  meet   in  heaven, 
Our  bope,   our   way,  our  end   the  same, 

3  May  He,  by  whose  kind  care   we  meet, 

Send  His  good   Spirit   from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet. 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

4  We'll  talk  of  all  He   did  and  said, 

And  suffered  for  us   here  below ; 
The  path  He  marked  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  His  mercy   will  bestow. 

5  Thus  as  the  moments  pass  away. 

We'll  love,   and    wonder,   and  adore, 
And  think  upon  that   glorious  day 

When   we  shall  meet  to  part   no  more. 

472  L.  M.  P.  H.  Browx. 

YOUNG    CONVERTS  WELCOMED. 

1  WELCOME,   ye  hopeful   heirs  of  heaven, 

To  this  rich   gospel   feast    oi'  love  : 
This  pledge  is  but   the   prelude  given 
To  that  immortal  feast  above. 

2  How  great  the  blessing,   thus  to  meet 

Around  the  sacramental   board. 
And  hold,   by  faith,    communion   sweet 

With  Christ,  our   dear   and   common  LorcL 

3  And  if  so   sweet   this   feast    below. 

What  will  it  be  to  meet   above, 
^  here  all  we  see,   and   feel,   and  know, 
Are  fruits  of  everlasting  love. 


THE    CHURCH. 

4  Soon  shall  we  tune  the  heavenly  lyre, 

Whilst  listening  worlds  the  song  approve ; 
Eternity  itself  expire, 

Ere  we  exhaust  the  theme  of  love. 


473  c.  m.  Wilks. 

church's  appeal. 

1  WHY  shouldst  thou  linger  to  obey 

Thy  Saviour's  great  command  ? 
Why  from  His  blessed  gospel  feast, 
At  awful  distance  stand  ? 

2  Why  shouldst  thou  not  His  death  record, 

And  with  His  people  join, 
To  take#  the  sacramental  bread, 
And  sacramental  wine  ? 

3  Why  shouldst  thou  say,  "I  am  too  young?" 

Or  fear  thou  art  unfit? 
Shouldst  thou  not  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
And  to  His  yoke  submit? 

4  Why  shouldst  thou  hesitate  to  go, 

And  friendly  counsel  take  ? 
His  servants  may  resolve  thy  doubts, 
And  words  of  comfort  speak. 

5  Arise,  arise,  go,   seek  advice ; 

And  if  thou  art  sincere, 
With  haste  obey  the  dying  Lord, 
And  with  His  saints  appear. 


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FORMING    <)F    A    CHURCH. 


474  &  M.  Doddridgb. 

AT  THE  FORMING  OF  A  CHURCH. 

1   GREAT  Father  of  mankind,       ■ 
We  bless  that  wondrous  grace, 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  rind 

Within  Thy  courts  a  place; 


How  kind  the  can 
Our  God  displays. 


For  us  to  raise 
A  house  of  prayer ! 


Though  once  estranged  far. 

We  now  approach  the  throne ; 

For  Jesus  brings  us  near. 

And  makes  our  cause  His  own; 


Strangers  no  more, 
To  Thee  we  come, 


And  find  our  home, 
And  rest  secure. 


3  To  Thee   our  souls  we  join, 
And  love  Thy  sacred  name ; 
Nq  more   our  own.   but  Thine, 
We  triumph  in   Thv  claim: 


Our  Father  King, 
Thv  covenant   grace, 


Our  souls  embrace, 
Thv  titles  sing. 


4  Here  in  Thy  house  we  feast 

On  dainties  all   divine; 
And  while   such   sweets   we  taste, 
With  iov  our  faces  shine: 


Incense  shall  rise 

From  names  of  love, 


And    God  approve 
The  sacrifice. 


5   May   all   the   nations  throng 
To  worship   in   Thy  house! 
And  Thou  attend  th 

And   smile  upon   their  vows: 


Indulgent  still. 

Till  earth   conspire 


To  join  the  choir ' 
On  Zion's   hill  ! 


WORSHIP. 


WORSHIP. 


475  S.  M.  Beddome. 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

1  HOW  pleased  was  I  to  hear 
The  friends  of  Zion  say, 

Now  to  her  courts 'let  us  repair 
And  keep  the  solemn  day. 

2  Hither  the  rich  and  poor 
Their  various  offerings  bring, 

And  in  harmonious  strains  adore 
Their  Maker  and  their  King. 

3  Here  beams  of  mercy  shine, 
And  streams  of  goodness  flow; 

Here  we  may  feast  on   joys  divine, 
And  taste  of  heaven  below. 

4  Here  I  would  ever  stay 
Or,  if  I  must  remove, 

Come,  angels,  bear  me  swift  away, 
To  brighter  scenes  above. 

476  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.      Madan's  Coll. 

AT  THE  CLOSE   OF  WORSHIP. 

1  LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace: 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

Oh!    refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness! 

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r  R  a  v  E  n 

2  Thank-  we   give,    and   adoration, 

For  Thy  gospel's  joyful   sound; 
May  the   fruits   of  Thy   salvation 
In  our  hearts   and   lives  abound] 

May  Thy   presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found! 

3  So,  whene'er  the   signal  's  given, 

Us  from   earth    to   call   away : 
Borne  on  angels1   jrings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave   our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we,   ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day  '. 


PRAYER. 

477  (  •  M-  NkwroHi 

CONFIDENCE    IN    GOD. 

1  APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat 

Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none   can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

\\  ith  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,   0  Lord,   am  I ! 

3  Bowed  down   beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan   sore   oppressed : 

By  war  without,   and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

That,   sheltered   near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce   accuser  : 

And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 
51  637 


PRAYER 

5  0  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 
To   bear  tbe  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty   sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name. 

478  L.  M.  Steele. 

PRAYER  THROUGH  THE  ADVOCATE. 

1  WHERE  is  my  God?  does  He  retire 

Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs t 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies? 

2  No,  Lord  !  the  breathing  of  desire, 

The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 
Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire  ; 

But  reaches  Thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands; 
The  glorious   Advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  His  hands. 

4  He  sweetens  every  humble  groan, 

He  recommends  each  broken  prayer : 
Recline  thy  hope  on  Him  alone, 

Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

479  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

THE  NATURE  OF  PRAYER. 

1  PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Uttered  or  unexpressed  ; 
The  motion   of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden   of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When   none  but  God  is  near. 

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PR  EPA  R  ATI  <>N     FOR. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest   form  of  speech 

That   infant   lips   can   try  : 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the   Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air. 
The  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death  : 

He   enters  heaven   with   prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways: 
While  angels  in   their  songs  rej 
And  cry,  "  Behold,   he  prays  !  n 

6  In  prayer  on   earth,  the  saints  are  oae  : 

They're  one  in   word   and  mind. 
When,  with  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Sweet  fellowship   they  find. 

7  0  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  Life,  the   Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  Thyself  hast  trod  : 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

•4:80  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

PREPARATION    FOR    PRAYER. 

1  LORD,  teach  us  how   to  pray  aright, 

With  reverence  and  with  fear  : 
Though  dust   and   ashes   in    Thy  sight, 

We  may,  we  must    draw  near. 

2  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  Thee, 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts : 
Give,  what  Thine  eyes  delight  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 

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PRAYER. 

3  Give  deep  humility  ;  the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give ; 
A  strong  desiring  confidence 
To  bear  Thy   voice  and  live ; 

4  Faith  in  the   only  sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone ; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes, 
On  Christ,   on  Christ  alone ; 

5  Patience  to   watch,  and  wait,  and  weep, 

Though  mercy   long  delay  ; 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 
And  trust    Thee  though  Thou   slay. 

6  Give  these,  and  then  Thy   will  be  done; 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We,  by  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 

481  I-  M.  Cowper. 

THE    WORTH    OF    PRAYER. 

1  WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 
In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat  ! 

Yet   who,  that   knows  the  worth  of  prayerr 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  withdraw  ; 
Prayer  climbs  the   ladder  Jacob  saw. 
Gives  exercise   to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright : 
And  Satan  trembles,  when  he  sees 

The   weakest   saint   upon   His  knees. 

CIO 


MERCY   SEAT. 

4  Were  half  the  breath  that 's  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 
Our  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be, 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me  !  M 

482  L.  M.  S.  Stexnett. 

SOCIAL    WORSHIP. 

1  "WHERE  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their   sovereign  Lord, 

Meet  to  recount   His  aets  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn   prayer  and  praise: 

2  "There,"  says  the   Saviour,  "will  I  be, 
Amid  this  little   company  ; 

To  them  unveil  My   shining  face, 

And  shed  My  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  Thy   command,   dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  Thy  faithful  word ; 

Now  send  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

483  L-    Mi  STOWELL. 

THE    MERCY    SEAT. 

1  FROM  every   stormy   wind  that  blows, 
From   every   swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy  seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil   of  gladness   on   our  heads ; 

A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet, 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy  seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene,   where   spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend, 
Though  sundered   far,  by  faith  they  meet, 
Around  one  common  mercv  seat. 

51*  611 


PRAYER. 

4  All!   whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismayed? 
Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suffering  saints  no  mercy  seat? 

5  There,  there  on  eagle's  wings  we  soarr 
And  sin,  and  sense,  seem  all  no  more ; 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet. 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy  seat. 

6  Oh  !  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  Thy  mercy  seat. 

484  Us. 

PRAY    WITHOUT    CEASING. 

1    WHEN  morning  is  rising,  o'er  mountain   and 
lawn, 
And  every  thing  waketh  to  welcome  the  dawn, 
When  far  down  the  valley  the  mists  fly  away, 
Arouse  thee  from  slumber,  arouse  thee  and  pray. 

-2   Aiil  when  the  still  moon  in  its  beauty  draws  nighr 
And  nature  seems  ready  to  languish  and  die, 
Then  halt  on  thy  march,  in  the  heat  of  the  day, 
Then  lift  up  thy  thoughts  to  thy  Father,  and  pray. 

3  When  evening  descends  like  a  spirit  of  peace, 
And  labour  and  tumult  grow  fainter  and  cease, 
When  night  cometh  down  in  her  starry  array, 
Then  haste  to  the  God  of  thy  spirit  and  pray. 

4  Remember  His  goodness,  wdiose  hand  has  supplied 
Each  want  of  thy  bosom,  nor  ever  denied 

The  smiles  of  His  bounty  to  gladden  thy  wray ; 
Rem  ember  His  goodness,  and  gratefully  pray. 

642 


IM  PORTUNATE. 

5  Oh!  pray  to  Him  always,  in  sorrow  and  joy, 
When  peace  is  around  thee,  or  troubles  annoy; 
The  light  of  His  presence  the  storm  shall  allay, 

Or  temper  thy  gladness ;  then  constantly  pray. 

485  S.  M.  Newton. 

THE    IMPORTUNATE    PRAYER. 

1  THE  Lord,  who  truly  knows 
The  heart  of  every  saint, 

Invites  us,  by  His  holy  wrord, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  His  gracious  ear  ! 
We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 

Yet  we  must  wait  till  He  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest 
Why  should  we  longer  wait? 

He  bids  us  never  give  Him  rest; 
But  be  importunate. 

4  'T  was  thus  a  widow  poor, 
Without  support  or  friend, 

Beset  the  unjust  judge's  door, 
And  gained  at   last  her  end. 

5  And  shall  not  Jesus  hear 
His  chosen  when  they  cry  ? 

Yes;  though  he  may  a  while  forbear, 
He'll  not  their  suit  deny. 

6  Then  let  us  earnest  be, 
And  never  faint  in  prayer ; 

He  loves  our  importunity, 

And  makes  our   cause  His  care. 

643 


LORDS    PRAYER. 
LORD'S    PRAYER. 

486  L  M.  Godwin. 

^ord's  prayer. 

1  OUK  Father,  throned  in  heaven,  divine, 

To  Thy  great   name  be  praises  paid ; 
Thy  kingdom   come.  Thy  glory  shine ; 
And  Thy  good   will  be  still  obeyed. 

2  Give  us  our  bread  from   day  to   day. 

And  all  our  wants  do  Thou  supply  : 
With  gospel  truth   feed   us,   we   pray. 
That  we  may  never  faint,   nor  die. 

3  Extend  Thy  grace,   our  hearts  renew, 

Our  each   offence   in  love   forgive ; 
Teach  us  divine  forgiveness  too, 
And,   freed  from   evil,   let   us  live. 

4  For  Thine 's  the  kingdom,   and  the  power, 

And  all  the  glory  waits  Thy  name  ; 
Let  every  saint  Thy  grace   adore, 

And  sound  in  sono-s  their  loud  Amen. 

o 

487  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

ABBA  FATHER. 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

Allow  our  humble   claim  ; 
Nor,  while  poor  worms  would  raise  their  heads, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  Our  Father  God  !  how  sweet  the  sound ! 

How  tender  and  how  dear! 
Not  all  the  melody  of  heaven 
Could  so  delight  the  ear. 

3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  Name 

On  my  expanding  heart ; 
And  show,   that  in  Jehovah's  grace, 
I  share  a  filial  part.  644 


OUR    FATHER. 

4  Cheered  by  a  signal  so  divine, 
Unwavering  I  believe: 
Thou  knowest  I  ABBA  FATHER,  cry, 
Nor  can  Thy  word  deceive. 

488  L-  M.  Watts. 

OUR  FATHER  AND   OUR  SAVIOUR  IN'   HE  A  VEX. 

1  DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 

Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  Thy  wings; 
And  mount  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things ; 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll ; 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  Oh!  for  a  sight,   a  blissful  sight 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne  ! 
Their  sits  the  Saviour,  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a   body  like   our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  Him  stand, 

While  thrones  and  powers  before  Him  fall, 
And  God  shines  gracious,  through  the  man, 
And  sheds   i  weet  glories  on  them  all. 

5  Oli !   what   amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden   harps  they  >ing, 
And  sit  on   every   heavenly  hill. 

And  spread    the  triumphs  of  their  King! 

6  When   shall   the   day,   dear  Lord,   appear, 

That  I  shall  mount   to  dwell   above. 
And   stand,   and  bow,   and  worship  there, 
And  view  Thy  face,  and  sinor,  and  love? 

j 


LORD'S    PRAYER, 

489  C.  M.  Heginbotjiam. 

REJOICING  IN  GOD  OUR  FATHER. 

1  COME,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace, 

And  sing  the  Saviour's  love : 
Soon  shall  you  join  the  glorious  theme, 
In  loftier  strains  above. 

2  God,  the  eternal,  mighty  God, 

To  dearer  names  descends ; 
Calls  you  His  treasure  and  His  joy, 
His  children  and  His  friends. 

3  My  Father  God  !  and  may  these  lips 

Pronounce  a  name  so  dear  ! 
Not  thus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony 
Delight  my  listening:  ear. 

4  Thanks  to  my  God  for  every  gift, 

His  bounteous  hands  bestow : 
And  thanks  eternal  for  that  love 
Whence  all  those  comforts  flow. 

5  For  ever  let  my  grateful  heart 

His  boundless  grace  adore ; 
Which  gives  ten  thousand  blessings  now, 
And  bids  me  hope  for  more. 

490  C.  M.  Watts. 

HALLOWED    BE    THY    NAME. 

1  AMONG  the  princes,   earthly  gods. 

There  's  none  hath  power  divine ; 
Nor  are  their  names  nor  works,  0  Lord, 
Nor  natures,  like  to  Thine. 

2  Thy  matchless  power,  Thy  sovereign  sway, 

The  nations  shall  adore ; 
Their  long  misguided  prayers  and  praise 
To  Thee,  O  God,  restore. 

CAG 


THY    KINGDOM    COME 

3  Let  all  confess  Thy  same,   and  know 

The  wonders  Thou  hast  done; 
Let  all  adore  Thee,  God  supreme, 
And  own  Thee  <t.».1  alone. 

4  While  heaven  and  all  wl  >n  high, 

T<  i  Thu  e  their  vo\ 
Let   the  whole  earth  assist   the   sky, 
And  join  t'  advance  Thy  praise. 

491  k  M.  Beddome. 

THY    KINGDOM    COME. 

1   ASCEND  Thy  throne,  almighty  Banff, 

And  spread  Thy  glories  all   abroad  : 
Let   Thine   own  arm  salvatl 

And  be  Thon  known  the  _.  -  God. 

-j.   Let  millions  how  before  Thy   s 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  Thy  fa 
Brinj;  daring*  rebels  t<>  Thy  feet, 
Subdued  by  Thv  victorious   _ 

3   Oli !  let  the  kino-df-ms  of  the   world 
Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord  : 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  Thy  name. 
Be  Thou  through  heaven  and  earth  a-lorecL 

492  I*  ".  Booker's  Coll. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

1  BRIGHT  as  the   sun's   meridian  blaze, 
Vast  as  the  blessings  lie  conveys. 
Wide   as  he  shines  from   pole  to  pole, 
And  permanent  as  his  control : 

2  So,  Jesus,  let  Thy  kingdom  come  ; 
Let  sin  and  hell's  terrific  ^loom. 
Swift,  at  Thv  brightness,    '' 

And  usher  in  the  promised  day. 

647 


LORD'S    PRAYER. 

8  Then   shall  the  heathen,  filled  with   awe, 
Learn  the  blessed  knowledge  of  Thy  law: 
And   Antichrist,  on  every  shore, 
Fall  from    his  throne  to  rise  no  more. 

4  Then  shall  Thy  lofty  praise  resound 

On  Afric's  shores,  through   Asia's  ground : 

And  Europe  with  America 

Shall  stretch  their  eager  arms  to  Thee. 

5  Then  shall  the  Jew  and  Gentile  meet 
In  pure   devotion  at  Thy  feet : 

And  earth  shall  yield  Thee,  as  Thy  due, 
Her  fulness  and  her  glory  too. 


493  L.  M.  C.  Wesley 

PRAYER  FOR  THE  JEWS. 

1  FATHER  of  faithful  Abram,  hear 

Our  earnest   suit  for  Abram's  seed ; 
Justly  they  claim  the  tenderest  prayer 
From  us,   adopted  in  their  stead  : 

2  Outcasts  from  Thee,   and  scattered  wide 

Through  every  nation  under  heaven, 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucified, 
L^nsaved,   unpitied,   unforgiven. 

3  But  hast  Thou  finally  forsook, 

For  ever  cast  Thine  own  away  \ 
Wilt  Thou  not  bid  the  murderers  look 
On  Him  they  pierced,  and  wTeep  and  pray? 

4  Come,   then,  Thou  great  Deliverer,  come; 

The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove, 
Oh !  bring  Thine  ancient  people  home, 
And  let  them  know  Thy  dying  love ! 

648 


MILLENNI D M . 

494  L.  M.  Dobell's  Coll. 

MILLENNIUM. 

1  LOOK  up,  ye  saints,   witb   s?  rise, 

Toward  the  joyful,   coming 
When   Ji  -  is   shall  descend  the  skies, 
And  form  a  bright   and  dazzling  ray. 

2  Nations  shall  in  a  day  be  born, 

And  swift,   like   doves,   to  Jesns  fly; 

The  eliureh   shall  "know  no  clouds  return, 

Nor  mixing   with  their  joy. 

3  The  lion  and  the  lamb  shall  feed 

ther  in  His  peaceful  reign; 

And  Zion,  blessed   with  heavenly  bread. 
Of  pinching  wants  no  more   complain. 

4  The  Jew,  the  Greek,   the  bond,  the  free, 

Shall  boast  their  separate   rights  no  more  ; 
But  join  in  sweetest  harm* 

Their  Lord,   their   Saviour  to  adore. 

5  Thus,  till  a  thousand   years  be  past, 

Shall  holiness  and  peace  prevail ; 
And  every  knee   shall  bow  to  Christ, 
And  every  tongue  shall  Jesus  hail. 

6  Then  the  redeemed   shall   mount   on  high, 

Where  their  delivering  Prince  is  gone  : 
And  angels  at  His  word  shall  fly, 

To  bless  them  with  the  conqueror's  crow.:. 


o5  649 


LORD'S    PRAYER. 

495  l.  m. 

THY   WILL   BE   DONE. 

1  THOU  reignest,  O  Lord,  Thy  throne  is  higl^ 
Thy  robes  are  light  and  majesty; 

Thy  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfill 
The  holy  counsels  of  Thy  will. 

2  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  below, 

As  't  is  in  heaven  ;  Thy  grace  bestow 
On  us  and   all ;  may  we  and  they 
Renounce  our  wills  and  Thine  obe}r. 

3  While  all  the  hosts  of  heaven  rejoice 
To  yield  obedience  to  Thy  voice ; 

In  constancy,   and  zeal,   and  love, 
May  we  resemble  those  above. 

496  L.  M.  Hosi*'ins. 

GIVE   US  THIS  DAY   OUR  DAILY   BREAD. 

1  MOST  gracious  Father,  God  of  all, 
To  Thee  we  come,  on  Thee  we  call, 
By  whom  both  man  and  beast  are  fed: 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

2  All  our  supplies  on  Thee  depend ; 
Whate'er  we  want,  in  mercy  send ; 
Thou  art  the  glorious  fountain-head, 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

3  Nothing,  O  Lord,  do  we  deserve ; 

The  thought  of  merit  we  would  dread;: 
'Tis  as  an  alms   alone  we  crave, 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

4  Forgiving  grace  do  Thou  impart, 
To  cheer  and  sanctify  each  heart ; 
May  we  in  death  join  with  our  Head, 
And  feed  on  Christ  the  living  bread. 

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DELIVER    US    FROM    EVIL. 

497  C.  M.  Browne, 

FORGIVE    US    OUR    DEBTS. 

1  LORD,  at  Thy   feet   we  sinners  lie, 

And  knock  at   mercy's  dopr; 

With  heavy  heart   and   downcast  eye, 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 

2  In  deep  distress  we  seek  Thy  face, 

Forgiveness  to  receive; 

We  trust  our  souls  are  taught,  through  grace, 
Our  debtors  to  forgive. 

3  'Tis  pardon,   pardon   we  implore, 

Oh!  let  Thy   bowels  move! 
Thv  grace   is  an    exhaustless  store. 
And  Thou  Thyself  art  love. 

4  Oh !  for  Thine  own,   for  Jesus'  sake, 

Our  many   sins   forgive ; 
Thv  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break, 
And  breaking  soon  relieve. 

5  Mercy,  good  Lord,   mercy  we  plead, 

This  is  the  total   sum  ; 
Mercy,  through  Christ,   mercy   we  need; 
Lord,  let  Thy   mercy  come. 

498  C.  M.  Newton. 

DELIVER   US  FROM   EVIL. 

1  TEACH  us,  O  Lord,  aright  to  plead, 

For  mercies   from   above  : 
Oh !  come,   and   bless   our  souls  indeed, 
With  light   and  joy,   and  love. 

2  The  gospel's  promised   land  is  wide, 

We  fain  would   enter  in  ; 
But  we  are  pressed   on   every  side, 
With  unbelief  and  sin. 

651 


LORD'S    PRAYER. 

3  Arise,  0  Lord,  enlarge  our  coasty 

Let  us  possess  the  whole ; 
That  Satan  may  no  longer  boast, 
He  can  Thy  work  control. 

4  Oh  !  may  Thy  hand  be  with  us  still, 

Our  guide  and   guardian  be; 
To  keep  us  safe  from  every  ill, 
Till  death  shall  set  us  free. 

5  Help  us  on  Thee  to  cast  our  care, 

And  on  Thy  word  to  rest ; 
That  Israel's  God,  who  heareth  prayer, 
Will  grant  us  our  request. 

499  C.  M.  Toplapt's  Colu 

VICTORY  THROUGH  FREE   GRACE. 

1  LET  me,  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 

On  sovereign  grace  rely ; 
And  own  \  is  free,  because  bestowed 
On  one  so  vile  as  I. 

2  Election  !   't  is  a  word  divine  ; 

For,  Lord,   I  plainly  see, 
Had  not  Thy   choice  prevented  mine, 
I  ne'er  had  chosen  Thee. 

3  For  perseverance,   strength  I  've  none ; 

But  would  on  this  depend, 
That  Jesus,   having  loved  His  own, 
Will  love  them  to  the  end. 

4  Empty  and  bare,   I  come  to  Thee, 

For  righteousness   divine: 
Oh!   mav   Thy   glorious  merits  be, 
By  imputation,   mine. 

052 


THINE    IS    TH  E    KINGDOM. 

o  Free  grace  alone  can   wipe  the  tears 
From  my   lamenting  i ; 
And  raise  my  soul,  from   guilty  fears, 
>y  that  never  dies. 

6  Free  grace  can  death  itself  out-brave, 
And  take  the  sting  away: 
Can  sinners  to  the   utmost  save, 
And  give  them   victory. 

500  L-  m. 

THINE    IS   THE   KINGDOM.    POWER,    AND    GLORT. 

1  OUR  grateful  tongues,  immortal  King, 

Thy  glory  shall  for  ever  sing; 

Our  hymns,  to  tin  test   day. 

Thy  truth  in  sacred   notes  display. 

2  What  power,  0  Lord,  shall  vie  with  Thine, 
What  name,  among  the  saints  who  shine, 
Of  equal  excellence  possessed, 

Thy  sovereignty  will  dare  contest  \ 

3  Thee,  Lord,  heaven's  host  their  Maker  own, 
Thine  is  the  Kingdom,  Thine  alone ; 
Thee,  endless  majesty   has  crowned, 

And  glory  ever  vests  Thee  round. 

4  Thrones  and  dominions  round  Thee  fall, 
Thy  presence   shakes  this  lower  ball : 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run, 
But  all  Thy  vast   designs   are  one. 

h   0   wise  in  all  Thy  works  1  Thy  name 
Let  man's  whole  race   aloud  proclaim  ; 
And  grateful,  through  the  length  of  daya, 

In  ceaseless  songs  repeat   Thy  praise. 

55*  653 


LORD'S    PRAYER  . 
501  L.  M.  Newton. 

HOME    IN    VIEW. 

1  AS  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 

The  height  of  some  overlooking  hill. 

His  heart  revives,  if  'cross  the  plains 
He  eyes  his  home,  though  distant  still: 

2  Thus,  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies; 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize, 

°»  The  thought  of  home  his  spirit  cheers, 
No  more  he  grieves  for  troubles  past ; 
Nor  any  future  trial  fears, 

So  he  may   safe  arrive  at  last. 

•!:  'Tis  there,  he   snys,  I  am  to  dwell 
With  Jesus,  in  the  realms  of  day: 
There  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  He  will  wipe  my  tears  away. 

o  Jesus,  on  Thee  our  hope  depends 
To  lead  us  on  to  Thine  abode  ; 
Assured  our  home   will  make  amends 
For  all  our  toil  while  on  the  road. 


502  L-  M. 

AM  EX. 

1   AMEX !  My  Father  hears  my  prayers. 
He  knows  my  sorrow,  counts  my  tears; 
He  never  said  to  Jacob's  race, 
In  vain  ye  seek  your  Father's  face. 

654, 


A  M  E  X  . 

2  Amen!  my  precious  Jesus  lives, 
And  access  to  His  people  gives  : 

A  rainbow  now  surrounds  the  throne; 
And  in  His  name  I  boldly  come. 

3  Amen  !  the  Spirit   will    impart 

IIi<  sacred  influence  to  my  heart; 

He  '11  teach  and  help  me   when   I  pray, 

Nor  shall  I  go  ashamed   away. 

4  Amen  !  the  word-,  my   lips  pronounce, 
Tliv-  wishes  of  my   soul   announce; 
And  God  more  willing    is  I      give, 

Than  I  am   willing  to   receive. 

5  Amen  !  I  said,  when   first  I  gave 

Myself  to  Christ,   that   He  might  save; 
And  still  my  tongue   repeats  that  word. 
Whene'er  I  call  upon  my  Lord. 

6  Amen  !  I  will   not   faint    nor  < 

But  wait  as  long  as  He  shall  please: 
oding,  praying,  pressing  on, 

Till  to   Himself  He   takes  me  home. 

7  Amen  !  the   covenant   is  secure. 

In  all  things  ordered   well,  and  sure  : 

The  promises   confirmed   remain: 

In   Christ  they're  yea.  in   Him  Amen. 

8  Amen  !  this  i<  the   Saviour's  name, 
II"  is  the  faithful,  true   Amen  ; 

As   II"  hath   said,  —   shall  it  be, 
Amen   to  all   eternitv. 


655 


MINISTRY. 


MINISTRY. 


503  S.  M.  Watts, 

THE    GOSPEL    MINISTRY. 

1  HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill; 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And   words  of  peace  reveal! 

2  How   charming  is  their  voice, 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 

"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour-King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound; 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blessed  are   our  eyes. 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the   sight. 

-5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
Jerusalem   breaks  forth  in   songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and   their  God. 

65P 


ZIOS'S     W  A  TC  11  M  EN. 
504:  (  •  M*  Doddridge. 

ZIOn's     W  VTCilMEN. 

1  LET  Zion's  watchmen   all  awake, 

And  take  th1   alarm  they  give; 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their   awful    charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not   a  cause   of  small  import. 

The  pastor's  care   demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
It  rilled  a  Saviour's  hand-. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly   bliss  forego ;  , 

For  souls,  which  must  for  ever  live, 
In   rapture  or   in  woe. 

4  May   they  that   Jesus,  whom  they  preach. 

Their  own   Redeemer,  see ; 
And   watch   Thou  daily  o'er  their  souls. 
That  they   may  watch  for  Thee. 

505  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE     COMMISSION. 

1  "  GO,   preach  My   gospel,"  saith  the  Lord. 

"Bid  the  whole  earth  My  grace  receive: 
He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  My  word  : 
And  he  condemned  that  won't  believe. 

2  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known  : 

And  ye  shall  prove   My  gospel  true, 
By  all   the    works,   that    I  have   done. 
By  all  the   wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  Go  heal   tic   sick,   go  raise  the  dead. 

Go  cast   o.it   devils  in  My  name; 
Nor  let   my   prophets  be  afraid, 

Thongh  Greeks   reproach,   and  Jews  blas- 
pheme. 

657 


MINISTRY. 

4  Teach  all  the  nations  My  commands, 

I'm  with  yon,  till  the  world  shall  end 
All  power  is  trusted  in   My   hands, 
I  can   destroy,   and  I  defend/' 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  His  head, 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  He  rode ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

506  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

PRAYER    AT    THE    CHOICE    OF    A    PASTOR. 

1  SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  Thine  oar, 
Thy  servants'  groans  indulgent   hear  ; 

Perplexed,  distressed,  to   Thee  Ave  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  Thine  eye. 

2  Send  forth,   0   Lord,  Thy   truth  and  light 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right : 
Oar  drooping  hearts,  0  God,  sustain, 
Xor  let  us  seek  Thy   face  in  vain. 

3  Return,  in  ways   of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  Thy  flock  neglected  mourn  ; 
May  our  blessed  eyes  a  shepherd  see 
Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  Thee. 

507  C.  M.  W.  Williams. 

PRAISE    TO    CHRIST    FOR    SENDING    A    PASTOR. 

1  TO  Thy  great  name,  O  Prince  of  peace, 

Our  grateful   songs  we  raise  ; 
Accept,  Thou  Sun  of  Righteousness,  , 
The  tribute    of  our  praise. 

2  In   widowed  state  these  walls  no  more 

Their  mourning  weeds  shall  wear; 
Thy  messenger  shall  joy  restore, 
And  every  loss  repair. 

65S 


8  ETTL  E  M  ENT   OF. 

3  Thy  providence   our  souls  admire, 

With  joy  it-  windings  trace; 

And  Bbout  with  one  united  choir 

The  triumphs  of  Thy   graced 

4  Our   happy  union.   Lord,   maintain, 

Here  let  Thy  presence  dwell; 

And  thousands,  loosed  from  Satan's  chain, 
Raise  from  the  brink  of  hell. 

5  Distressed  churches  pity,  Lord, 

Their  dismal  breaches  close  : 

Their  sons  unite  in   sweet  accord, 

And  troubled  minds  compose. 

8  In  all  be  purity  maintained, 
Peace  like  a  river  flow ; 
And  pious  zeal,  and  love  unfeigned, 
In  every  bosom  glow. 

508  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

AT    THE    SETTLEMENT    OF    A    MINISTER. 

1  SHEPHERD  of  Israel.  Thou  dost  keep, 
With  constant  care.  Thy  humble  sheep; 
By  Thee  inferior  pastors  rise, 

To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  Thy  churches  such  impart, 
Prepared  according  to  Thy  heart ; 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love 

•Men  may  attest,  and   God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active,   tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  Thy   sheep  appear; 
And.  by  their  fair  example    led, 

The  way  to  Zion's  pastures  tread  ! 

659 


MINIS T R Y 

4  Here,  hast  Thou  listened  to  our  vows, 
And  scattered  blessings  on  Thy  house ; 
Thy  saints  are   succoured,   and  no  more 

As  sheep   without   a  guide   deplore. 

5  Completely   heal   each   former  stroke, 
And  bless  the   shepherd  and  the  flock; 

Confirm  the  hopes  Thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute   of  our  praise. 

509  L.  M.  Beddome. 

PRAYER    FOR    MINISTERS. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  bow  Thine  ear, 
Attentive  to   our  earnest   prayer: 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  Thee ; 

Successful  may  they  ever  be. 

2  Clothe  them  with  energy   divine, 
And  let  their  messages  be  Thine : 
To  them  Thy   sacred  truth  reveal; 
Suppress  their  fear,   inflame  their  zeal. 

3  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them,  Thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them,  immortal  souls  to  gain, 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

4  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  Thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  Thy  new-creating  power. 

5  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge  I 
Do  Thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge, 

Till  light  through  distant  realms  be   spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

060 


\Y  E  L  C  0  M  E  T  0  A  P  A  S  T  0  R  . 

510  <  '•  M.         Newtok. 

PRAYER  FOR  UNDER  SHEPHERDS. 

1  CHIEF  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  sheep! 

From  death  and  sin   set  free, 
May  every   under   shepherd  keep 

His  eye  intent   on  Thee. 

2  With  plenteous  grace  their  hearts  prepare, 

To  execute  Thy   will  ; 
Compassion,  patience,  love,  and  care 
And  faithfulness   and  skill. 

3  Inflame  their  minds    with  holy  zeal. 

The  flock  to  feed    and  teach. 
And   let  them  live,  and   let  them  feel, 
The  sacred  truths   they  preach. 

4  Oh  !  never  let  the   sheep   complain, 

That  toys  which   fools   amuse. 

Ambition,  pleasure,   praise,   or  gain 

Debase  the  shepherd's  views. 

511  L.  M.  Montgomery 

WELCOME    TO    A    PASTOR. 

1  \YE  bid  thee  welcome   in  the  name 

Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head, 
Come  as  a  Servant  :   so   He  came, 
And  we  receive  thee  in  His  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  Shepherd;   guard  and  keep 

This  fold  from  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin; 
Nourish  the  lambs,  and  feed  the  sheep, 
The  wounded  heal,  the   lost  bring  in. 

3  Come  as  a  Watchman  :   take  thy  stand 

Upon  thy  tower  amidst   the  sky. 
And  when  the  sword   comes  on  the  land, 
Call  us  to  fight,  or  warn  to  fly. 

56  661 


MINISTRY. 

4  Come  as  an  Angel :  hence  to  guide 

A  band  of  pilgrims  on  their  way, 
That  safely  walking  at  thy  side. 

We  faint  not,  fail  not,  turn,  nor  stray. 

5  Come  as  a  Teacher,  sent  from  God, 

Charged  His  whole  counsel  to  declare  ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod. 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

6  Come  as  a  Messenger  of  peace, 

Filled  with  the  Spirit,  fired  with  love ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

512  L.  M.  Mothers'  H.  B. 

CONSECRATION    TO    THE    MINISTRY. 

1  LOXG  as  he  lives  he  shall  be  Thine : 

This  cherished  gift  I  now  restore, 
Nor  longer  call  the  treasure  mine, 
Given  to  my  God  for   evermore. 

2  Still  firm  in  purpose,  and  sincere, 

This  dedication,  Lord,  shall  stand; 
The  child  shall  now  be  doubly  dear, 
As  kept  and    guarded  by  Thy  hand. 

3  Let  him  be  early  taught  of  God ; 

Prepare  him  in  the  days  of  youth, 
Amid  the  courts  of  Thine  abode, 
To  bear  the  messages  of  truth. 

4  Be  this  the  object  of  my  heart, 

Be  this  the  burden  of  my  prayer, 
That  he  Thy  gospel   raav  impart 

To  those  who  shall  Thy  mercy  share* 

62 


BAC  K  a  M  ENTS. 

5  And  may  Thy  Spirit,   dearest   Lord, 
Help  me  in  memory   to  retain 
Each  promise  of  Thy   holy   word. 
Till  hope  her  sweet   assurance'  gain. 


SACRAMENTS. 
513  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE    SACRAMENTS. 

1  MY  Saviour  God,  my  sovereign  Prince. 

Reigns  far  above  the  skies : 
Bat  brings  His  graces   down  to  sense, 
And  helps  my  faith   to  rise. 

2  My  eyes  and  ears  shall   bless  Hi>  name  : 

They  read  and   hear    His  word  : 
My  touch  and  taste   shall  do  the  same, 

When  they  receive   the   Lord. 

3  Baptismal  water  is   designed 

To  seal  His  cleansing  grace : 
While  at  His  feast   of  bread  and  wine 
He  gives  His  saints   a  place  : 

4  But  not  the  waters   of  a  flood 

Can  make  my  flesh  so  clean. 

As.  by  His  Spirit   and  His  blood. 

He  '11  wash  my   soul  from  sin. 

5  Xot  choicest  meats,  nor  noblest  wines. 

So  much  my  heart    refresh. 
As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  signs. 
And  feeds  upon  His  flesh. 

6  I  love  the  Lord,  that   stoops   so  low, 

To  give  His  word   a  seal : 
But  the  rich  grace  His  hands  bestow. 
Exceeds  the  figures  still. 

663 


BAPTISM. 

BA PTI S  M. 
514  L.  M.  Watts. 

BAPTISM. 

1  'T  WAS  the   commission  of  onr  Lord, 

Go,  teach  the   nations,  and  baptize  : 
The  nations  have   received  the  word 
Since   He   ascended   to  the   skies. 

2  He  sits  upon    th'    eternal  hills, 

With  grace   and  pardon  in  His  hands, 
And  send-   His    covenant,  with  the  seals, 
To  bless  the   distant  heathen  lands. 

3  Repent  and  be  baptized,  He  saith, 

For  the  remission   of   your  sins  : 
And  thus  our  sense   assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us   what  His  gospel  means. 

4  Onr  souls   He   washes  in   His  blood, 

As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good   Spirit   of  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  Thee, 

And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord ; 
Oh  !   may  the  great   eternal  Three 
In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record ! 

515  c.  m. 

BAPTISM    IS    NOT    REGENERATION. 

1  THE  sacraments  are  holy   signs 

And  precious  gospel  seals ; 
They  'xhibit  what  the  Lord  designs, 
And  what  His  word  reveals. 

2  But  these  are  not   themselves  the  grace 

Which  signs  and  seals  set  forth  : 
The  Supper  *s  not  the   sacrifice, 

Nor   water  the  new  birth.  G64 


PROMISE   TO    ABRAHAM. 

3  The  sacraments  were  never  meant 

A  substitute  for  grace; 
They  're  not  the  truths  they  represent, 
Nor  must  they  take   their  place. 

4  Sinners  may  publicly   profess, 

And  signs  and   seals  receive, 

Of  what  they  never  did  posse--. 

Or  what  they  do  n't  believe. 

5  Man  may    baptize,   but  't  is  the  Lord 

Regenerates  the  heart : 
None  but  the   Spirit,   by  His  word, 
That  blessing   can  impart. 

6  Preserve   us.   Lord,   from  .  self-deceit, 

From  resting  on  a  sign ; 
Bestow  what  symbols  indicate, 
And  give  us  life  divine. 

7  Let  none  who  preach  the  gospel  hide 

This  solemn  truth  from  men  : 
They  may  with  water  be  baptized, 
Yet  not  be  born  again. 

516  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   PROMISE   TO   ABRAHAM. 

1  THUS   saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

"  I  '11  be  a  God  to  thee ; 
I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  seed  to  me.*' 

2  Abram  believed  the  promised  grace, 

And  gave  his  child  to  God  : 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  sealed  with  blood. 

56*  665 


BAPTISM. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  forefathers  given  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  His  arms 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  His  ways  !. 

His  love  endures-  the  same ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  His  grace, 
Blots  out  His  children's  name. 

5  With  the  same  blessing  grace  endows 

The  Gentile  and  the  Jew ; 
If  pure  and  holy  he  the  root, 
Such  are  the  branches  too. 

6  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saints 

Be  dedicate  to  God ; 
Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord  I 
And  wash  them  in  Thy  blood. 

7  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  Thy  salvation  come ; 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last 
In  one  eternal  home. 

8  Thy  faithful  saints,  eternal  King  ! 

This  precious  truth  embrace ; 
To  Thee  their  infant  offspring  bring, 
And  humbly  claim  Thy  grace. 

517  L.  M.  Watts. 

BAPTISM  SUBSTITUTED  FOR  CIRCUMCISION. 

1   THUS  did  the  sons  of  Abram  pass 
Beneath  the  bloody  seal  of  grace ; 
The  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke.. 

660 


[  X  F  A  N  T  -  . 

2  By   milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
I  i  is  Fa1  her'a  c<  tvenant,  and  Hia 
Be  a      -  '      saints  His  glorious 
And  not  forbids  their  infant  ra 

3  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  His  blood, 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God; 

His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  ponred  npon  the  In 

4  Let  every  saint  with  cheerful  voice 
In  this  large  covenanl 

J         _     ■  lildren.   in  their  early   day-, 
Shi  the  God  of  Abram  praise. 

51H  G    M.  DoBELL. 

THE   SAVIOUR'S   CALL  TO   PARENTS. 

1  THE  Saviour,  with  inviting  v 

S   vs,   "Let  your  children   come: 
For  them  there  *s  love  within  My  breast, 
And  in  My  kingdom   room." 

2  Lord,  at  Thy  call,  we  bring  our  babes, 

And  give  them  up  to  Thee: 
Let  angels,   and  let  men.  behold, 

And  all  our  witness  be. 

3  Now  our  dear  offspring  are  baptized. 

According  to  His  word  : 
As  Abram  his  did  circumcise. 
Obedient  to  the  Lord. 

4  This  water,   sprinkled  on   the  child, 

Doth  a  rich  emblem   show 
Of  pouring  out  the  Spirit'-  gra 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

667 


BAPTISM. 

519  C-  M.        Peacock  :  Dobell. 

Christ's  love  to  children. 

1  BEHOLD  what  condescending  love 

Jesus  on  earth  displays ; 
To  babes  and  sucklings  He  extends 
The  riches  of  His  grace. 

2  "Forbid  them  not,"  is  His  command; 

Then   why   should  men  resist? 
Our  children  now  may  be  baptized ; 
The  church  of  such  consist. 

3  With  flowing  tears  and  thankful  hearts, 

We  bring  them,  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
Receive  them,   Jesus,  to  Thine  arms ; 
Thine  may  they  ever  "be. 

4  Thine  may  they  be,  for  ever  Thine, 

Thy   ransomed,   purchased  seed. 
Oh  !  let  this  seal  of  sprinkling  now, 
Be  owned  of  Thee  indeed. 

5  Here,  parents,   with   thanksgiving  view 

Your  right  to  what  you  've  done ; 
Let  songs  of  praises  sound  aloud 
To  the  great  Three  in  One. 

520  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

IMPROVEMENT   OF  BAPTISM. 

1  ATTEXD,  ye  children  of  your  God; 

Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear ; 
For  accents,  so  divine  as  these, 
Might   charm  the   dullest   ear. 

2  Baptized  into  your  Saviours  death. 

Your  souls  to  sin  must  die ; 
With  Christ  your  Lord,  ye  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend   on  high. 

668 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 

There  by   I  lis  Father's   side  lie  sits, 

Enthroned,   divinely   fair; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  Brother  still, 

And  your  Forerunner  there. 

Rise  from  these   earthly  trifles,  rise 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love ; 

Above  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 

But  earth  and  sin  will  drag  us  down, 

When  we  attempt  to  fly : 
Lord,  send  Thy   strong  attractive  power 

To  raise  and  fix  us  hio-h. 


LORD'S     SUPPER. 
521  L.  M.  Watts. 

THE   INSTITUTION   OF  THE   SUPPER. 

1  'TWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
When  powers   of  earth   and  hell  arose 

Against  the   Son   of  God's  delight. 

And  friends  betrayed  Him   to  His  foes  : 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began. 
He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake; 

What  love  through  all  His  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  He  spake  ! 

3  This  is  My  body,  broke  for  sin. 
Receive  and  eat  the   living  food; 

Then  took  the  cup,  and   blessed  the  wine: 
'Tis  the  new  covenant   in  My   blood. 

4  For  us  His  flesh   with   nails  was  torn, 
He  bore  the  scourge.  He  felt  the  thorn ; 

And  justice  poured  upon  His  head 
Its  heavv  vengeance,  in  our  stead. 

669 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 

5  For  us  His  vital  blood  was  spilled, 

To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt ; 
When  for  black  crimes  of  greatest  size, 
He  gave  His  soul  a  sacrifice. 

6  Do  this,  he  cried,  till  time  shall  end, 

In  memory  of  your  dying  friend : 
Meet  at  My  table,   and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord. 

1  Jesus,  Thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  Thy  death,  we  sing  Thy  name ; 
Till  Thou  return,   and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb. 

522  c.  m.  Xoel. 

MEET  AND   REMEMBER  ME. 

1  IF  human  kindness  meets  return, 

And  owns  the  grateful  tie ; 
If  tender  thoughts   within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh  ; 

2  Oh !  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  Him,  who   died  our  fears  to  quell, 
Our  more   than   orphan's  woe  ? 

3  While  yet  His    anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pangs   He  would  not  flee, 
What  love  His   latest  words  displayed ! 
"Meet  and  remember  Me." 

4  Remember  Thee  !   Thy  death,  Thy  shame, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share  ! 
Oh,  memory  !   leave  no   other  name 
But  His  recorded  there. 

670 


THE    HEAVE  XL  Y    FEAST. 
523  (  •  M.  Watts. 

THE   HEAVENLY  FEAST. 

1  HOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors ; 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her   stores  ! 

2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With  soft  compassion  rolls ; 
Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with  blood, 
I-  food  for  dying  souls. 

3  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  sona*-. 

Join  to  admire  the  feast ; 
Each  of  us  cries  with  thankful  tongues. 
'•Lord,   why   was  I  a  guest? 

4  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there 's  room  : 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  V 

5  'Twa>  the  same  love,  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  forced  us  m  ; 
Else  we  had   still   refused  to  taste, 
And  perished   in   our  sin. 

6  Pity  the  hypocrites.   O  Lord. 

Direct  them  how  to  come  ; 
Teach  them  to  know  and  fear  Thy  word, 
And  bring  the   strangers  home. 

*1  We  long  to  see  Thy    churches  full; 
That  all  the   chosen   race 
May  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  Thv  redeeming  grace. 

671 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 
524  S.  M.  Watts. 

COMMUNION   WITH   THE   LORD. 

1  JESUS   invites   His   saints 
To   meet   around  the  board  ; 

Here  pardoned   rebels  sit,   and  hold 
Communion    with   their  Lord. 

2  For  food  He  gives  His  flesh ; 
He  bids  us   drink  His  blood  ; 

Amazing  favour  !  matchless  grace 
Of  our   descending  God! 

3  The  sacred   elements 
Remain  mere   wine  and  bread; 

But  signify  and  seal  the  love 
Of  Christ  our  covenant  head. 

4  This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Maintains  our  fainting  breath ; 

By  union  with   our  living  Lord, 
And  interest   in  His  death. 

5  Our  heavenly   Father  calls 
Christ   and  His  members  one; 

We  the  young  children  of  His  love, 
And  He  the  first-born  Son. 

6  We  are  but  several  parts 
Of  the  same  broken  bread ; 

The  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

*7  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined 

His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 

And  every  voice  be  praise. 

672 


P  R  EPAB  ATI  OX. 
525  L.  M.  Davies. 

LET   A  MAX   EXAMINE   HIMSELF. 

1  WHAT  strange  perplexities  arise  ! 
What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies! 
What  crowds  in   doubtful  light  appear 
How  few,  alas,  approved  and  clear! 

2  And   what  am  1 1      My   soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial   survey  take ; 

js  no   dark   sign,   no  ground   of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart,   appear  .; 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit   hear? 

Is  -;  ned  and  living  there? 

.    do   His   lineaments   divine. 
In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,    oh  !    search  me   still, 
The  secrets  ot'  my   soul  reveal : 

My  fears  remove  :  let  me  appear 

To  God,  and  my   own   conscience,  clear. 

5  May  I,   consistent   with   Thy   word, 
Approach  Thy  table,   0  my  Lord  \ 
May   I  among  Thy   saints  appear, 
Shall  I  a  welcome   guest   be  there  ? 

6  Have  I  the  wedding  garment  on, 

Or  do  I,  naked,   stand   alone  ] 

0!i !  quicken,  clothe,   and  feed  my  soul, 

Forgive   my   sins,   and  make  me  whole. 


57  673 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 

526  l.  M. 

PREPARATION. 

1  ETERNAL  King,  enthroned  above. 
Look  down  in  faithfulness  and  love; 
Prepare   our  hearts  to  seek  Thy  face> 
And  grant  us  Thy  reviving  grace. 

2  Long  have   we  heard  the  joyful  call, 
But   vet   our  faith  and  love  are  small ; 
Our  hearts   are  torn   with  worldly   cares, 
And  all   our  paths  are  rilled  with   snares. 

3  Unworthy  to   approach   Thy  throne, 
Our  trust  is  fixed   on   Christ  alone  ; 
In   Him  Thy   covenant   stands  secure, 
And  will  from  age  to   age  endure. 

4  Oh  !   let   us   hear  Thy   pardoning-  voice, 
And  bid  our  mourning  hearts  rejoice;. 
Revive  our  souls,   our  faith  renew, 
Prepare   for   duties  now  in  view. 

5  Make  all   our   spices   flow  abroad, 
A  grateful   incense   to   our  God ; 

Let   hope,    and  love,    and  joy  appear. 
And  every  grace  be   active  here. 

527  L.  M. 

PRAYER  FOR   CHRISES   PRESENCE. 

1  THE  broken  bread,  the  "blessed  cup, 
On  which  we  now  are  called  to  sup, 
Without  Thy  help  and  grace  divine, 
Will  prove  no  more  than   bread  and  wine. 

2  But  come,  great  Master  of  the  feast, 
Dispense  Thy  grace  to  every  guest: 
Direct    our   views  to   Calvary, 

And  help  us  to  remember  Thee. 

674 


INVITATION. 

3  Let  us  with  light   and  truth  be  bless* 
That  on  Thy  bosom  we  may  rest; 

And  at   Thy  Supper  each   may   learn 
Thy  broken  body  to  discern. 

4  Oh!   that   our  souls  may  now  be  fed 
With   Christ,   Himself,   the   living  bread  ; 
That  we  the   covenant  may  renew, 
And  to  our  vows  be  rendered  true  ! 


528  C.  M.  Steele. 

THER*.   YET  IS   ROOM. 

1  YE  wretched,  hungry,   starving  poor. 

Behold  a  royal   feast  ! 

Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble   guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands   with   open  arms ; 

He  calls,  He  bids  you  come  ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,   and  fear  alarms 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room  : 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart; 

There  love   and   pity  meet ; 
Nor  will  He  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles   at   His  feet. 

4  In  Him  the  Father   reconciled 

Invites  your  souls  to   come ; 

The  rebel  shall  be   called  a  child 

And  kindly   welcomed  home. 

5  Oh !  come,   and   with   His   children  taste 

The  blessings  of  His  love ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

675 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice 

Before  th'   eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand    thousand   souls  rejoice 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 

7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore; 
Approach,  there   yet  is  room. 

5S9  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

THE   GREAT   SUPPER. 

1  THE  King  of  heaven   His  table   spreads, 

And  blessings  crown  the  board  ; 
Not  Paradise,   with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such   delight   afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  given; 
Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed. 
To  raise  our  souls   to  heaven. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,   that   long  have  strayed 

In  sin's  dark    mazes,   come; 
Come,   from   your  most  obscure  retreats. 
And  grace   shall  find   you  room. 

4  Millions  of   souls,   in   glorv  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here; 
And  millions  more,   still   on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

i>  All  things  arc  ready,   come  away, 
Nor  weak  excuses  frame: 
Crowd  to  your  places   at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

07(3 


I  X  V  1 1  A  T  I  (J  X . 

530  L.  M.  Fellows. 

INVITATION. 

1  COME  in,   ye   blessed  of  the   Lord, 
Ye  that   believe   His  holy   word; 
Come,   and  receive  His  heavenly   bread, 
The  food  with  which  His  saint-  are  fed. 

2  Your  Saviour's  boundless  goodness  prove, 
And  feast  on  His  redeeming  love; 

Come,   all  ye  happy  souls,   that  thirst, 
The  last  is  welcome  as  the  first. 

3  Come  to    His  table,   and  receive 
Whate'er  a  pardoning  God  can  give; 
His  love  through   every  age  endures; 
His  promise  and  Himself  are  yours. 

531  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Evans. 

IT  IS   FINISHED. 

1  HARK  !   the   voiee   of  love   and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from   Calvary  ; 
See!    it  rends  the  rocks  asunder. 

Shakes  the   earth,  and  veils  the  sky ! 

"It   is  tinished  !" 
Hear  the   dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finished !    oh  !    what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,   without  measure, 
Flow  to   us  from  Christ  the  Lord: 

"It  is  finished!" 
Saints,   the   dying  words  record. 

3  Finished,   all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law ! 
Finished,   all   that   God  has  promised ; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe: 

-It  is  finished!" 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 
57*  677 


LORDS    SUPPER. 

4  Happy  souls,  approach  the  table, 

Taste  the  soul  reviving  food ! 
Nothing's  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 
As  the  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood, 

"It  is  finished  !" 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load. 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,   ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth,   and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name! 

Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  lamb! 

132  L.  M.  Wattsw 

THE   MEMORIALS   OF   OUR  ABSEXT  LORD. 

1  JESUS  is  gone  above  the  shies, 

Where  our  weak  senses  reach   Him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  lie  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have, 

Apt  to  forget  His  lovely  face; 
An  1,  to  refresh  our  minds,   He  gave 
ri  hese  kind  memorials  of  His  grace. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 

With  His  own  flesh,  and  dying  blood: 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed, 

And  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  our  God, 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem; 
Christ  and   His  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  Him. 

5  While  He  is  absent  from  our  sight, 

'T'is  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place; 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light. 
And  live  for  ever  near  His  face. 

678 


LoVE    OF    CHRIST. 

6  Our  eyes  look  upwards  to  the  hills, 

Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come; 
We  wait  Thy   chariot's  awful  wheels. 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home. 

533  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   LOVE    OF   CHRIST. 

1  HOW  condescending,   and  how  kind. 

Was  God's  eternal  Son! 
Our  misery  reached   His  heavenly  mind, 

And  pity  brought   Him   down. 

2  "When  justice,   by  out  sins  provoked, 

Drew  forth   His  dreadful  sword, 
He  gave  His  soul  up  to  the  stroke, 
Without   a   murmuring  word. 

3  Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
Hard   is   the    wretch   that   never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move. 

4  Here  let   our  hearts  begin  to   melt. 

While  we   His  death  record: 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord 

534  <  •  M.  Watts. 

CHRIST  THE     BREAD     OF    LIFE. 

1  LET  us  adore  th'   eternal   Word, 

'T  is  He  our  souls  hath  fed  : 
Thou  art   the  living  stream.   0  Lord, 
And  Thou  th*   immortal  Bread. 

2  Blessed  he  the  Lord,  that  u'ives  His  flesh 

To  nourish   dying  men  ; 
And  often  spreads  His  table  fresh, 
Lest  we  should  taint  again. 

679 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 

3  Our  souls  shall  draw  their  heavenly  breath, 

Whilst  Jesus  finds  supplies  ; 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death. 
For  Jesus  never  dies. 

4  The  God  of  mercy   be   adored, 

Who  calls   our  souls  from  death : 

Who  saves  by   His  redeeming  word, 
And  new-creating  breath. 

5  To  praise   the  Father,   and  the   Son. 

And  Spirit  all  divine. 
The  One  in  Three,   and  Three  in  One. 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

535  L.  M.  Davies. 

THE   FIRST   APPROACH. 

1  LORD,  I  am  Thine,   entirely  Thine, 
Purchased  and  saved  by  blood  divine  : 
With  full  consent   Thine   I  would  be. 
And  own  Thy   sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Here,   Lord,   my   flesh,   my  soul,  my  all, 
I  yield  to  Thee   beyond  recall ; 
Accept  Thine   own,   so   long   withheld 
Accept  what  I  so   freely  yield. 

3  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace; 
A  wretched  sinner,   lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed   by  ImmanueFs  blood. 

4  Thine  would  I  live.   Thine  would  I  die: 
Be  Thine  through   all   eternity: 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 
And  now  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

68 


FAITH.    HOPE   AND   LOVE. 

5  Be  Thou  the  witness  of  my  vow. 

Angels  and  men  attest  it  too; 
That  to  Thy  board  I  now  repair, 
And  seal  the   sacred  contract  there. 

6  Here,  at  that  cross,  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God; 
Thee,   my  new  Master,   now   I  call. 
And  consecrate  to   Thee  my  all. 

T  Do  Thou  assist   a  feeble  worm. 
The  great  engagement  to  perform : 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend. 
And  on  that  grace   I  dare  depend. 

536  C.  M.  Har* 

FAITH,   HOPE.    AND   LOVE. 

1  THE  blessed  memorials  of  Thy  grief, 

The   sufferings   of  Thy   death,     . 

We   ivmie.   duar   Saviour,   to  receive, 

But  would  receive  with  faith. 

2  The  tokens  sent  us  to  relieve 

Oar  spirits,   when  they   droop, 

We  come,   dear  Saviour,  to  receive, 

But   would   receive  with  hope. 

3  The  pledges  Thou  wast  pleased  to  leave, 

Our  mournful   minds  to  move. 

We  come,   dear   Saviour,   to   receive, 

But   would   receive   with  love. 

4  Here,  in  obedience  to  Thy  word, 

We  take  the  bread  and  wine ; 
The  utmost  we  can  do,  dear  Lord, 
For  all  beyond  is  Thine. 

6S1 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 

5  Increase  our  faith,  and  hope,   and  love  : 
Lord,  give  us  ail  that 's  good : 
"We  would  Thy  full  salvation  prove. 
And  share  Thy  flesh  and  blood. 

537  L.  M.  Hart. 

STRUGGLING  AGAINST  UNBELIEF. 

1  PITY  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord, 

Who   would  believe  Thy  gracious  word  : 
But   owns  his  heart,  with  shame  and  grief. 
A  sink  of  sin   and  unbelief. 

2  Lord,  in  Thy  house,  I  read,  there  's  room. 
And  venturing  hard,   behold  I  come; 

But  can  there.   Saviour  !   can  there  be. 
Among  Thy   children,   room   for  me? 

3  I  eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wine ; 
But  Oh  !  my  soul   wants  more  than  sign  ! 
I  faint,  unless  I  feed  on  Thee, 

And  drink  Thy  blood  as  shed  for  me. 

4  For  sinners,   Lord,   Thou  cam'st  to  bleed  ; 
And  I  'in  a  sinner  vile  indeed ; 

Lord,  I  believe  Thy  grace  is  free. 
Oh !  magnify  that   grace  in  me. 

538  fa  Hart. 

"WE   CELEBRATE   HIS  DYING  LOVE. 

1  JESUS,   once  for  sinners  slain. 
From  the   dead  was  raised  again  : 
And  in  heaven  is  now  set  down 
With  His  Father  on  His  throne. 

2  There  He  reigns  a  King  supreme. 
We  shall  also  reign  with  Him  : 
Feeble  souls,  be  not   dismayed : 
Trust  in  His  almighty  aid. 

682 


COMMUXIOX    WITH    OH R  1ST. 

3  He  has  made  an  end  of  sin, 

And   His  blood  hath  washed  us  clean; 

Fear  not,   He  is  ever  near ; 

Now,  e'en  now,  He's  with  us  here. 

4  Thus  assembling',    we,   by  faith. 

Till   He  come,   show  forth  His  death: 
Of  His  body,    bread's  the   sign; 
And  we  view   His  blood  in  wine. 

5  Saints  on  earth,  with  saints  above, 
Celebrate   His  dying  love; 

And   let  every   ransomed  soul 

Sound  His  praise  from  pole  to  pole. 

539  L.  M.  Steele, 

COMMCXIOK  WITH   CHRIST  AT  HIS  TABLE. 

1  TO  Jesus,   our  exalted  Lord, 

Dear  name,   by  heaven  and  earth  adored! 
Fain   would   our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the   notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,   and   languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above   our  humble  songs, 

The  theme  demands  immortal  toncmes. 

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3  Yet  while  around  His  board  we  meet, 
And  humbly   worship  at  His  feet; 
Oh!    let   our   warm   affections  move, 

In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love! 

4  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  Thy  wondrous  love  displayed ; 
Thy  broken  flesh.  Thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful   agonizing  pains. 

5  Let  humble  penitential   woe, 

With  painful,   pleasing  anguish,   flow; 

And  Thy  forgiving  smiles  impart 

Life,  hope,   and  joy  to  every  heart.      683 


LORD'S     SUPPER. 
540  L.   M.  Watt 

THE   GOSPEL   FEAST. 

1  HOW  rich  are  Thy   provisions,   Lord ! 

Thy  table  furnished  from  above; 
The  fruits  of  life   o'erspread  the  board, 
The  cup  o'erflows  with  heavenly  love. 

2  Thine  ancient  family,   the  Jews, 

Were  first  invited  to  the  feast : 
We  humbly  take   what   they  refuse, 
And  Gentiles  Thy   salvation  taste. 

3  We  are  the  poor,   the  blind,  the  lame, 

And  help  was  far  and  death  was  nigh! 
But,   at  the  gospel   call,   we  came, 
And  every   want  received   supply. 

4  From  the   high  way   that    leads  to  hell, 

From   paths  of  darkness   and   despair, 
Lord,   we  are  come   with  Thee  to  dwell, 
Glad  to  enjoy  Thy  presence  here. 

5  What  shall  we  pay  th'   eternal  Son, 

That  left  the  heaven  of  His  abode, 
And  to  this  wretched   earth   came   down, 
To  bring  us  wanderers  back  to  God ! 

6  It  cost  Him  death  to  save  our  live<; 

To  buy  our  souls,   it   cost  His  own: 
And  all  the  unknown  joys  He  gives, 
Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown. 

7  Our  everlasting  love  is  due 

To   Him  that  ransomed  sinners  lost, 
And  pitied  rebels,  when  He  knew 

The  vast  expense  His  love  would   cose. 

8  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,   praise,   and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

63± 


A    FEAST. 

541  L.  M.  Watt.. 

NOT  ASHAMED   OF  CHRIST  CRUCIFfED. 

1  AT  Thy  command,  our  dearest   Lord, 

Here   we   attend   Thy  dying  feast : 
Thy   blood,   like   wine,   adorns  Thy   board, 
An  1    Thine   own   flesh   feeds  cv^vy  guest, 

2  Our  faith   adores  Thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life   in  one  that  (lied; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the   vain    world  pronounee   its  shame. 

And  fling  their   scandals  on    the   cause; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name. 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  His  cross. 

4  With  joy   we  tell   the  scoffing  ao-e, 

He,  that   was   dead,   lias  left  His  tomb; 
He  lives,   above  their  utmost   rage. 
And   we  are   waiting  till  He  come. 

542  C.  M.  S.  Stexxetl. 

HIS  FLESH   IS   MEAT   IXDEED. 

1  HERE  at  Thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 

To  feed  on  food  divine; 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He,  that  prepares  this   rich  repast, 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies; 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  Here  peace  and  pardon  sweetlv  flow, 

0  what  delightful  food! 
W^e  eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wine, 
But  think  on  nobler  good. 
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LORD'S     SUPTER. 

4  The  bitter  torment    He   endured 

Upon  th'  accursed  tree. 
For  me,   eaeh  welcome  guest  may  say, 
T  was  all  sustained  for  me. 

5  Sure  there   was  never  love   so  free, 

Dear  Saviour,   so  divine; 
Well  mayest  Thou  elaim  that  heart  of  me, 
"Which  ewes  so  much  to  Thine  ! 

543  H.  M.  Phippard. 

THE   BLOOD   OF  CHRIST. 

1  YE  sin-sick  souls,    draw  near, 

And  banquet   with  your  King, 
His  royal  bounty   share, 

And   loud  hosannas  sing: 
Here  mercy  reigns,   here  peace  abounds, 
Here  's  blood  to  heal  your  dreadful  wounds. 

2  He 's  on  a  throne   of  g\ 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer; 
What  though   your  sin   and  guilt 

Like  crimson   doth   appear? 
The  blood  of  Christ   divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  for  all  thy  woes. 

3  0  wondrous  love  and  grace! 

Did  Jesus  died  for  me? 
Were  all    my  numerous  debts 

Discharged   on  Calvary? 
Yes,  Jesus  died,  the  work  is  done; 
He  did  for  all  my  sins  atone. 

4  On  earth  I  '11   sing  His  love, 

In   heaven   I  too   shall  join 
The  ransomed   of  the  Lord. 
In  accent^  all  divine; 
And  see  mv  Saviour  face  to  face, 
And  ever  dwell  in   JIi>  embrace. 

686 


i. 


SEAL    OF    THE    COVENANT. 

544  (       M.  WATTi. 
THE   NEW  COVENANT  SEALED. 

1  THE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 

Shell i  stand   for  ever  good; 

He  said,  aud  gave  His  soul  to  death, 
And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood. 

9  To  this  dear  covenant  of   Thy  word, 
I  set  ray   worthless  name; 
I  seal  tir  engagement  to  my  Lord, 

An  1    make  my  humble  claim. 

3  The  light,  and  strength,  and  pardoning  grace, 

And  glory,   shall  be  mine; 

My  life  and  soul,   my   heart   and  flesh, 
And  all  my   powers,   are   Thine. 

4  I  call  that   legacy  my  own. 

Which  Jesus  did   bequeath; 
'T  was  purchased   with  His  dying  groan, 
And  ratified  in   death. 

5  Sweet   is  the  memory  of  His  name, 

Who  blessed  us  in  His  will: 
And  to   His  testament  of  love, 
Made  His  own  lite  the  seal. 

545  L.  M.  Watts:   Turned 

THE   LAMB  THAT  WAS   SLAIN. 

1  OH  !    the  sweet  wonders  of  that  ci 

Where  God    the  Saviour  loved  and  died; 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  His  dear  wounds,  and  bleeding  side. 

2  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name 

In   sound-  to   mortal   ears  unknown. 
With  angels  join   t<:>  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at   His  Father's  throne. 

687 


LO TIP'S    SUPPER. 

3  All  hail !    Thou   great   Immanue),   [tail  ! 

Teu   thousand   blessings   on  Thy   Lame  I 
While  thus  Thy  wondrous  love   we  tell, 
Our  bosoms  feel   the  sacred  flame. 

4  Come,   quickly   come,   immortal  King! 

On   earth  Thy  regal  honours  raise ; 
The  full  salvation  promised  bring. 

Then  every  tongue  shall  sing  Thy  praise! 

<546  L.  M.  Fellows- 

THANKSGIVING. 

1  THE  food  on  which  Thy  children  live, 
Great  God,  is  Thine  alone  to  give; 
And  we,  for  grace  received,  would  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  love  and  praise. 

2  How  vast,  how  full,  how  rich,  how  free, 
Dear  Jesus,   Thy   rich  treasures  be  ! 

To  the  full  fountain   of  our  joys 
AVe  gladly  come  for  fresh  supplies. 

3  For  this  we  wait   upon  Thee,  Lord, 
F  /  this  we  listen  to  Thy  word  : 
jJex'end,  like  gentle  showers  of  rain, 
Nor  '"t  our  souls  attend  in  vain. 

547  C.  M,  J.  Stexxett. 

THE   WOXDERS   OF   GRACE. 

1  LORD,  at  Thy  table  I  behold 

The  wonders  of  Thy  grace; 
But  most  of  all  admire,   that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place  : 

2  I,  that  am   all   defiled   with   sin, 

A  rebel  to  my   God  ; 
I,  that  have  crucified    His  Son, 
And   trampled  on    His  blood! 

CS8 


"T  II  A  NKXMVl.Mi. 

3  What  strange,   surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such   a  soul   has  room! 
My   Saviour  takes   lire  by   the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  nae  come. 

4  Eat,  O  my  friends,  the  Saviour  cries, 

The   feast   was  made  for  you; 
For   you   I  groaned,  and  hied,  and  died, 
And  rose,  and   triumphed  too. 

5  With  trembling  faith,  and  bleeding  heart, 

Lord,  I  accept  Thy  love: 
'T  is  a  rich  banquet   I  have  had, 
What  will  it  be  above! 

6  Ye  saints  below,   and    hosts  abo\re, 

Join  all  your  praising  powers; 
No  theme  is  like   redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,   dear  Lord, 

I'd  give  them   all  to  Thee; 
Had  I  ten   thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join   the   harmony. 

8  To  Father,   Son,   and   Holy  Ghost, 

The  God,   whom   we  ad-ore, 
Be  glory,  as   it    was,   is  now, 
And  shall  be   evermore. 

548  *  C.  M.  Watt* 

HOSANXA. 

1  SHOUT  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love, 

Ye  saints,  that  taste  His  wine; 
Join   with  your  kindred  saints  above, 
In  loud  hosannas  join. 

2  A  thousand   g'orics  to  our  God, 

Who  gives  such  joy  as  this; 
Hosanna!    let  it  sound  abroad, 
And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 
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MISSIONS. 

3  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One,. 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 


MISSIONS. 
549  C.  M.  Gibbons. 

PRAYER  FOR  MISSIONS. 

1  GREAT  God,  the  nations   of  the  earth 

Are  by  creation  Thine; 
And  in  Thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,   Lord,  Thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind  ; 
Unveiling  what   rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  Thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around  ; 

Till   every  tribe,   and  every   soul, 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  \ 

4  Oh!    when   shall    Afric's   sable  sons 

Enjoy  the   heavenly   word, 
And  vassals,   long;   enslaved,,  become 
The  freemen   of  the  Lord  I 

5  When  shall  the  untutored  heathen  tribes,. 

A   dark  bewildered  race, 
Sit   down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet. 
And  learn  and   see   His  grace? 

6  Haste,  Sovereign  Mercy,   and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love; 

Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove! 

■    69G 


EFFECTS    OF    T  HE  GOSP  EL. 

V  Smile,   Lord,  on  every   effort   made 
T<>  spread  the  gospePs  rays; 
And  build  on   sin's  demolished  thrones, 
The  temples  of  Thy   praise. 

550  C.  Sf.  Watts, 

PRAISE   FOR   SALVATION. 

1  SALVATION !    O  the  joyful  sound  ; 

'T  is  pleasure  to  our  ear-: 
A   sovereign   balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial   for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in   sorrow,   and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To   see   a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation!    let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth    around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
u spire  to  raise  the  sound. 

551  H.  M.  Doddridge. 

EFFECTS   OF  THE    GOSPEL. 

1  MARK  the  soft-falling  snow, 

Ani   the   descending  rain! 
To  Leaven   from   whence  it  fell, 

It  turns  not  back  again; 
But   water-  earth   through  every  pore, 
And  calls  forth  all  her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed   in   beauteous  preen 

The  hills  and   valleys  shine, 
And   man   and  beast   are  fed 
By  providence   divine : 
The  harvest  bows  it-  golden  ear*, 
The  copio  .s  seed  of  future  yearn. 

G91 


MISSIONS. 

3  "So,"  saitli  the  God  of  grace, 
"My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend : 
Millions  of  souls  shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  to  millions  more." 

552  C.  M.  Gibbons. 

BEAUTY  AND  STRENGTH  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

1  SAY,  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad 

Like  the  sweet  blushing  dawn, 
When  with  her  living  lights  she  paints 
The  dew-drops  of  the  lawn? 

2  Fair  as  the  moon  when  in  the  skies, 

Serene  her  throne  she  guides, 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme 
In  full-orbed  glory  rides; 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  east, 

Without  a  cloud  he  springs, 
And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat 
From  his  resplendent  wings; 

4  Tremendous  as  an  host  that  moves 

Majestically    slow, 
With   banners  wide  displayed,  all  armed, 
All  ardent  for  the  foe  ! 

5  This  is  the  church  by  heaven  arrayed 

With  strength   and  grace  divine; 
Thus  shall  she  strike  her  foes  with  dread, 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

553  L.  M.  Yoke. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE  SPREAD   OF  THE   GOSPEL. 

1   THY  people,  Lord  who  trust  Thy-  word, 
And  wait  the  smilings  of  Thy  face, 
Assemble  round  Thy  mercy-seat, 

And  plead  the  promise  of  Thy  grace. 

6^2 


THE    CALL    OF    THE    HEATHEN. 

2  Wc  consecrate  these   hours  to  Thee, 

Thy  sovereign   mercy  to  entreat ; 
And  feel  some  animating  hope, 
We  shall  divine  acceptance  meet. 

3  Hast  Thou  not  promised  to  Thy  Son, 

That  His  dominion  shall  extend; 
Till  every  tongue   shall   call  Him   Lord, 
And   every   knee   before   Him   bend? 

4  Now  let  the  happy   time  appear, 

The  time  to  favour  Zion  come; 
Send  forth  Thy  heralds  for  and  near, 
To  call  thy  banished  people  home. 

554  ?s«  and  6s.  Heber, 

REPLY  TO  THE  CALL  OF  THE  HEATHEN. 

1  FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From   India's  coral  strand; 
Where  Afrie's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From   many  an   ancient  river. 

From   many   a  palmy  plain, 
They   call  us  to   deliver 

Their  land  from   error's  chain. 

2  What  though   the   spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft   o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only   man   is  vile? 
In  vain    with    lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown; 
The   heathen   in   his   blindness 

Bows  down   to  wood  and   stone, 

G93 


M I S  S I  0  K  s . 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation!  O  Salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  ; 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator. 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

555  L.  M.  Shrubsole. 

ARM    OF  THE  LORD,   AWAKE. 

1  ARM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake! 

Put  on  Thy  strength,  the  nations  shake, 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone:" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilled, 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt ! 

But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 
The  blood  that  flowed  from  Jesus'  side. 

4  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim, 
In  every  land,   of  every  name; 

Let  adverse  powers    before  Thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour — Lord   of  all. 

694: 


MOUNTAIN    OF    THE    LOUD. 
556  C.  M.  Logan. 

THE   MOUNTAIN   OF    THE    LORD. 

1  BEHOLD!  the  mountain  of  the  Lord, 

In  latter  days  shall  rise 
Above  the  mountains   and  the   hills, 
And  draw  the   wondering-  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow: 
"Up  to  the  hill  of  God,"  they  say, 
"And  to  His  courts  we  '11  go." 

3  The  beams  that  shine  on  Zion's  hill 

Shall   lighten   every   land: 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Zion's  towers, 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  No  longer  hosts,  encountering  hosts, 

Their  millions  slain  deplore: 
They  hang  the  trumpet  in  the  hall, 
And  study  war  no  more, 

5  Come,  then;  oh!  come  from  every  land, 

To  worship  at  His  shrine; 
And  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 

557  ^s-  an(l  6s-  Montgomery. 

BLESSINGS  OF  CHRIST'S  REIGN. 

1   HAIL  to  the  Lord's  anointed! 
Great  David's  greater  Son: 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on   earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free: 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

695 


MISSIONS. 

2  He  comes,   with   succour  speedy, 

To  those   who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and   needy, 

And  bid  the   weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them   songs   for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,   condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in   His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come   down,   like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,   like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth: 
Before  Him   on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace  the  herald  go, 
And  righteousness   in  fountains 

From  hill   to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall   prayer  unceasing 

And   daily  vows,  ascend ; 
His  kingdom,   still   increasing, 

A  kingdom   without  end : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever; 

That  name  to  us  is  —  Love, 

558  c-  M-  Bristol  Coll. 

THE  PRINCE   OF  PEACE. 

1  LET  saints  on  earth  their  anthems  raise, 

Who  taste  the  Saviour's  grace: 
Let  heathens  too  proclaim  His  praise, 
And  crown  Him  "  Prince  of  Peace." 

2  Praise  Him  who  laid  His  glory  by, 

For  man's  apostate  race; 
Praise  Him,  who  stooped  to  bleed  and  die, 
And  crown  Him  "  Prince  of  Peace." 

690 


SPREAD    OF    T  II  E    G  OSPEL. 

3  Ye  nations,  lay  your  weapons  down, 

Let  war  for  <-v.  er  eeas 
Immanuel  for  your  Sovereign  own. 
And  crown   llim  "Prince  ot   Peace.'1 

4  We  soon  shall    reach  tin-  heavenly  shore, 

To  view  His  lovely   fa 
His  name  for  ever  to  adore^ 
And  crown  Him   "Prince  of  P< 


559  Bs.,  7s.  and  4s.      W.  Williams. 

LONGING  FOR  THE  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

1  O'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 

Cheered  by   no   celestial  ray, 
San  of  righteousness,   arising, 

Bring  the  bright,   the  glorious  day, 

Send  the  gospel 
To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 

2  Kingdoms  wide,   that   sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,   Lord,   the  glorious  light  1 
And  from  eastern   coast  to  western, 
May  the  m  >rning  chase  the  night ; 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,   win  the  day. 

3  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
Mav  thv  lasting,   wide  dominions 
Multiply  and  still   increase: 

Sway  Thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 


59  69i 


MISSIONS, 

560  L.  M.  Xoel. 

FOR  CHRISTIAN    MISSIONARIES. 

1  MARKED  as  the  purpose  of  the  skies, 
The  promise  meets  our  anxious  eyes, 
That  heathen  worlds  the  Lord  shall  know, 
And  warmed  with  faith  each  bosom  glow. 

2  E'en  now  the  hallowed  scenes  appear, 
Ken  now  unfolds  the  promised  year; 
Lo!    distant  shores  Thy  heralds  trace, 
And  bear  the  tidings  of  Thy  grace. 

3  'Midst  burning  climes  and  frozen  plains, 
Where  heathen  darkness  brooding  reigns, 
Lord,  mark  their  steps,  their  fears  subdue, 
And  nerve  their  arm,   and    clear  their  view. 

4  When,   worn  by  toil,  their  spirits  fail, 
Bid  them  the  glorious  future  hail : 
Bid  them  the  crown   of  life  survey, 
And  onward  urge  their  conquering  way. 

5  So  on   the  Indian's  gloomy  night. 
The  eastern  star  shall   shed  her  light, 
And  Jesus'  hallowed   reign  control 
The  stormy  passions   of  the  soul. 

6  So  shall  Messiah's  influence  cheer 
His  humble  cot,   which  still  is  dear ; 
And  heavenly  hope  his  soul  pervade. 
Though  life,  and  time,  and  worlds,  shall  fad^ 

561  C.  M.  P.  II.  Brown. 

CHARGE  TO  MISSIONARIES. 

1  GO  messenger  of  love,   and  bear, 
L^pon  Thy  gentle  wing, 
The  song  which  seraphs  love  to  hear, 
And  angels  jov  to  sing. 

698 


SONG    OF    JUBILEE. 

2  Go  to  the  heart   with   sin   oppressed, 

And  dry  the  sorrowing  tear; 
Extract  the  thorn  that  wounds  the  breast, 
The  drooping  spirit  cheer. 

3  Go,  say  to  Zion,  " Jesus  reigns;" 

By  His  resistless  power, 
He  binds  His  enemies  with  chains; 
They  fall  to  rise  no  more. 

4  Tell  how  the  Holy  Spirit  flies, 

As  He  from  heaven  descends, 
Arrests  His  proudest  enemies, 
And  changes  them  to  friends. 

562  *s-  Montgomery 

THE   SONG   OF  JUBILEE. 

1  HARK  !    the  song  of  Jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore; 
Hallelujah !    for  the  Lord, 

God  omnipotent,  shall  reign; 
Hallelujah!    let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah!    hark!    the  sound, 

From  the  depth  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,   beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies: 
See  Jehovah's  banner  furled  ! 

Sheathed  His  sword !   He  speaks,  't  is  done, 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable   sway: 
He  shall  reign,  when  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away: 

699 


MISSIONS. 

Then  the  end:  beneath  His  rod, 
Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 

Hallelujah !    Christ 'in  God, 
God  in  Christ,   is  all  in  all. 

563  8s.,  Ts.  and  4s.  Kellt. 

THE  TRIUMPHS  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

1  YES  !    we  trust,  the  day  is  breaking ; 

Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand; 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 
By  His  word  in  every  land  : 

When  He   choose?. 
Darkness  flies  at  His  command. 

2  Let  ns  hail  the  joyful  season, 

Let  us  hail   the  dawning  ray ; 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there 's  reason 
To  expect  a  glorious  day : 

At   His  presence 
Gloom   and   darkness  flee  away. 

3  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring, 

While  He  enters  like  a  flood  ; 
God,  the  Saviour,   is  preparing 

Means  to   spread   His  truth  abroad ; 

Every  language 
Soon   shall  tell   the  love  of  God. 

4  God  of  Jacob,  high   and  glorious, 

Let  Thy  people  see  Thy   hand ; 
Lee  the  gospel  be  victorious, 

Through   the  world   in  every  land : 

And  the  idols 
Perish,   Lord,  at   Thy  command. 

700 


THE     DAWNING    LIGHT. 

564  H.  M.  Pbatt^b  Coll. 

ARISE   AND   SHINE. 

1  RISE,  gracious  God,  and  shine 

In  all  Thy  saving  might; 
And  prosper  each  design 

To  spread  Thy   glorious  light  : 

Let  healing  streams  of  mercy  flow, 
That  all  the   earth  Thy  truth  may  know. 

2  Oh!    bring  the  nations  near, 

That  they   may   sing  Thy  praise; 
Let  all  the  people  hear, 

And    learn   Thy  holy   way-: 
Reign,  mighty  God,  assert  Thy  cause, 
Ave!   govern  by   Thy  righteous  laws. 

3  Put  forth  Thy   glorious  power; 

The   nations   then   will  see, 
And  earth  present   her  store, 
In  converts  born   to  Thee. 
God,  our  own  God,  His  church  will  bless, 
And  earth  shall  teem   with  fruitfulness. 

565  c  m. 

THE  DAWNING  LIGHT, 

1  STRETCH,  0  my  soul,  thy  ardent  wing, 

And  hail  the   dawning  light ; 
Behold,  what  scenes,  what  visions  spring- 
Of  infinite  delio-ht. 

2  Soon  shall  the  glorious  eastern  star 

Above  the  mountains  rise: 
And  rays  celestial,  beaming  far, 
Illume  e'en  polar  skies. 

59*  701 


MISSIONS. 

3  If  angels  in  their  sphere  rejoice, 

One  rescued  soul  to  greet, 
How  will  they  raise  th'  enraptured  voice, 
Whole  continents  to  meet! 

4  Siberia  spreads  her  frozen  arms, 

Released  from   sin   and  chains, 
And  Sharon's  rose   exhales  its  charms 
On  Afric's  sultry   plains. 

5  From  Java  to  the  furthest  west 

The  heavenly   light  shall  reach ; 
And  truth  divine  its  power  attest 
In  every  clime   and  speech. 

6  Shed,  Sun  of  Righteousness,  Thy  rays 

On  every  land  of  night ; 
Till  all  the  heathen  sing  Thy  praise. 
And  hail  the  cheerful  light. 

566  L.  M. 

PLEADING  FOR  THE  WORLD. 

1  GREAT  King  of  Zion  now  arise, 

Thy  glorious  promises  fulfil ; 
Behold  Thy  church  in  mourning  lies, 
Yet  waiting  for  Thy  mercy  still. 

2  O  (iod,   how   long?    Thy  people  cry; 

When  shall  our  prayers  acceptance  gain? 
Look  from  Thy  lofty  throne  on  high, 
And  break  the  prisoners'   heavy  chain. 

3  Let   Asia's  millions  hear  Thy   voice, 

Send  them  Thy  heralds  to  proclaim 
Salvation,   bid   them   soon  rejoice 
In  Jesus,  our   ImmanueFs  name. 

702 


GLORY   OF   CHRIST'S    KINGDOM. 

4  Let    Africa,    with  all   her  tribes. 

Be   rescued  from    the  spoiler's  band; 
Nor  Lust  of  power,   nor  golden  bril 

Draw  murderers  there  to  waste  her  land, 

5  Let  every   nation   under  heaven. 

In  all  their  various  tongues  receive 
The  gl  trious   gospel  Thou  hast  given, 
Renounce  their  idols,  and  believe. 


567  S.  M.         Campbell's  Coll, 

glory  of  Christ's  kingdom. 

1  JESUS,  the   King,  shall  live, 
Shall  reign  for  evermore; 

To  Him,  her  gold  shall  Sheba  give. 
And  all    her  treasures  pour. 

2  For  Him  the   ceaseless  prayer. 
Like  sweet   perfume,   shall  rise: 

While  every  day   His    praise  shall  bear 
Above  the  lofty  skies. 

3  As  seed   on   m-  untains  shed, 
His  rising  church  shall  grow; 

Like  tree-  on   Lebanon's  high  head. 
Its  plenteous   harvests  show. 

4  Her  sons  a  numerous  train. 
In  Zi on's  gates  shall  spread, 

As  grass  which  fills  the  verdant  plains, 
And  clothes  the  flowerv  mead. 


ro3 


MISSIONS. 
568  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

THE   HEATHEN   PERISH. 

1  THE  heathen  perish ;  day  by  day 
Thousands  on  thousands  pass  away: 
O  Christians,  to  their  rescue  fly : 
Preach  Jesus  to  them  ere  they  die. 

2  Wealth,  labour,    talents,  freely  give, 

Yea,   life  itself,  that  they  may  live, 
What  hath  your   Saviour  done  for  you, 
And  what,  for  Him,  will   ye  not  do? 

3  Thou,   Spirit  of  the   Lord,   go  forth, 
Call  in  the  south,   wake   up  the  north; 
From  every  clime,  from   sun  to  sun, 
Gather  God's  children  into  one. 


569  8s-  *?*•  and  4s.  TTilks, 

GOD   WITH   US. 

1  GOD  is  with  us  in  our  meeting, 

Here  He  makes  His  mercy  known; 
While  His  praises  we  're  repeating. 
He  approves  us  as  His  own. 

Hallelujah, 
This  is  heaven  begun  below. 

2  God  is  with  us  in   our  labours, 

Forward  let  us  boldly  press; 
Heathen  nations   are  our  neighbours. 
Let  us  soften  their  distress. 

Hallelujah, 
God  will  hence  our  efforts  bless. 


701 


PRAYER    FOR    THE    NATIONS. 

3  In  His    cause  we  now  assemble, 

All  onr  hearts  and  aims  are  one; 
Idol  priests   begin  to  tremble, 
Idol    gods  are   overthrown. 

Hallelujah, 
Let   Jehovah  reign  alone. 

4  Fired  with  holy  expectation, 

Let  us  spread  the  gospel  wide; 
Soon  shall  every  heathen  nation 
Trust  in  Jesus  crucified. 

Hallelujah, 
God  is  still  upon  our  side. 

570  8s.,  7-.  and  4-.    Miss.  Psalmist. 

PRAYER   FOR  THE    NATIONS. 

1  AID  os  God  of  love  and  mercy: 

Aid  us  to  extend   Thy  name: 
Aid  us,   through   each  heathen  nation 
All  Thy  goodness  to  proclaim; 

And  to  tell  them. 
That  for  them   a  Saviour  came. 

2  May  thev  know   their  great  Redeemer, 

Who  for  them,  though  strangers,  died; 
May  they  look    with   deep   repentance, 
To  their  Saviour  cru  jified  : 

Leave  their  idols, 
And   desire   no  God    beside. 

3  Oh!    be  there  Thy  name  extended. 

And    Thy  love  and  mercy  known; 
Turn  them  from  their  vain  inventions; 
May  thev  live  to  Thee  alone: 

And  Oh!    rlaim    them, 
Claim  them.  Saviour,  for  Thine  own, 

705 


MISSIONS. 

571  C.  M.  Lyte. 

LET  THE  PEOPLE  PRAISE  THEE. 

1  BE  merciful  to  us,  0  God! 

Upon   Thy  people  shine ; 
And  spread  Thy  saving  truth  abroad, 
Till  all  that  live  be  Thine. 

2  Give  light  and  comfort  to  Thine  own; 

And  let  that  light  extend, 
Till  Thy  prevailing  name  be  known 
To  earth's  remotest  end. 

3  Let  all  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord ; 

Let  all  their  homage  bring : 

From  sea  to  sea  be  Thou  adored, 

Redeemer,  Judge,  and  King. 

4  Let  all  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ; 

Then  earth  her  fruits  shall  give, 
Thy  blessing  shall  on  all  be  poured, 
And  all  to  Thee  shall  live. 

572  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Cotterell. 

A  LIGHT  TO   LIGHTEN  THE   GENTILES. 

1  O'ER  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness 

Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze; 
See  the  kindreds  of  the  people 
Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze; 

Darkness  brooding 
On  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

2  Light  of  them  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Rise  and  shine,  Thy  blessings  bring; 
Light  to  lighten   all  the  Gentiles, 
Rise  with  healing  in  Thy  wing, 

To  Thy  brightness 
Let  all   kings  and  nations  come. 

706 


MISSION  A  R  I  E9    SOUGHT. 

3  May  the  heathen,  now  adoring 

Idol-gods  of  wood  and  stone, 

nd  worshipping  before  Him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone. 

Let  Thy  glory 
Fill  the  earth  as  floods  the  sea. 

4  Thou,  to   whom  all  power  is  given, 

&k  the   word;    at  Thy  command. 
Let  the  company  of  preachers 

I   Thy  name  from  land  to  land. 
Lord,   be  with  them, 
Always,  to  the  end  of  time. 

573  8s.  and  7-.  Kelly. 

SEND   OUT  THY  LIGHT. 

1  KING  of  Zion.   give  the  order, 

Send  Thy  light  and  truth  abroad: 
.  !    let  Zion  stretch  her  border, 

Zion  favoured  of  her  God. 

2  Thou  canst  form   the  zealous  preacher, 

Thou  canst   light   and  love  impart ; 
Send  Thy  word  t  creature, 

sinners  heart. 

3  Oh !    let  many  now  be  ready 

To   go  forth,   at  Thy  command, 
Men     ■:"  faith,   approved  and  steady, 
aH   at   Thy   command. 

4  Send  Thy  truth   to  every  region, 

Let  the   distant   people  hear ; 

Let  them  turn   from  false  religion, 

And  to  truth  aloue  give  ear. 

707 


M  I  as  1:0  K  s. 

574  8s.  and  7s.  Portek. 

CALL  TO    CHRISTIANS. 

1  CHRISTIANS,  up!  the  day  is  breaking, 

Gird   your  ready  armour  on; 
Slumbering'  hosts  around  are  waking, 
Rouse  ve!    in  the  Lord  be  strong 

2  See  the  blessed  millennial  dawning! 

Bright  the  beams  of  Bethlehem's  star; 
Eastern  lands  behold  the  morning:, 
Lo!    it  glimmers   from  afar. 

3  While  ye  sleep  or  idly  linger, 

Thousands  sink  with  none  to  save; 
Hasten!    Time's  unerring  finger 
Points  to  many  an  open  gvuve. 

4  Hark  !    unnumbered  voices  crying, 

"Save  us,  or  we  droop  and  die!" 
Succour  bear  the  faint  and  dying, 
On  the  winds  of  mercy  fly. 

5  Lead  them  to  the  crystal  fountain, 

Gushing  with  the  streams  of  life; 
Guide  them  to  the  sheltering  mountain, 
For  the  gale  with  death  is  rife. 

6  O'er  the  mountain  top  ascending, 

Soon  the  scattered  light  shall  rise, 
Till,  in  radiant  glory  blending, 

Heaven's  high  noon  shall  greet  our  eyes. 

575  8s-  and  7s.  Kelly. 

PROPHECY  FULFILLED. 

1  HARK !    a  cry  among  the  nations, 
"  Come,  and  let  us  seek  the  Lord ; 
Vain  our  former  expectations, 
Vain  the  idols  we  adored; 
Zion's  King  is  God  alone, 
Let  us  bow  before  His  throne."     708 


PRAYER    FOR    THE    HE  ATHEIST. 

2  See!  ry   quarter 

.1      :'il  crowds       -  rapt; 

J.  «ringi 

Praise  is  heard   in  ei         -      ad: 
Whil 

3  W  -     ig  liter, 

N     •"  arc  instruments  ; 

Th  •      ..  ho  taste   tl  s    living    wj  I 

L     :m  from  v.  ..-ase: 

Jesus  i    '  _   s ! 
All  the  nations  do   His  will. 

576  a   P.  M.  Hastings. 

PRAYER  FOR  THE   HEATHEN. 

1  GOD     F  the  >w  Thine  ear, 
An                          r  fervent  praj 

Th      igh  Th;  Son : 

B  d  of  His 
Aiii 

And  ui  known. 

2  Send  ilds  in   His  name, 
Hi  1  th  -:;i  a  S  '.aim. 

With    •••   :y  fleeting  breath; 
Till  all   hear  the  sound, 

And  send  the  joyful  echoes  round. 

Ami  1  the  a  _ath. 

3  Oh!    let  the   nation-  rise  and  bring 
Their  offerings         th3    almighty  King, 

And  ti    si   :      :t: 

their  i  lols,   and  adore 
The  God     f  gods  for  evermore, 
.   His  lofty  thi 
60  709 


M  I  3S IONS'. 

4  The  dying  millions  then  shall  prove 
The  matchless  power  of  bleeding  love,. 

And  feel  their  sins  forgiven; 
Shall  join  the  convert's  joyful  throng, 
And  raise  on  high  redemption's  song, 

Along  the  patn  to  heaven. 

577  8s->  ^s-  an<l  4s-  Kelly. 

FOUNTAIN  OF  LIVING  WATERS. 

1  SEE,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain, 

Streams  of  living  water  flow! 
God  has  opened  there  a  fountain 
That  supplies  the  plains  below: 

They  are  blessed, 
Who  its  sovereign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing,. 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way ; 
Life,  and  health,   and   joy  bestowing, 
Making  all  around  look  gay: 

O  ye  nations! 
Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

3  Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

All  enriching  as  it  goes; 
Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, 
Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose: 

Every  object 
Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 

4  Trees  of  life,  the  banks  adorning, 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around; 
Those  who  eat  are  saved  from  mourning, 
Pleasure  comes,  and  hopes  abound; 

Fair  their  portion, 
Endless  life  with  glory  crowned. 

710 


M I  L  L  E  N  S  I  C  M  . 

578  8.  M.        Wardlaw's  l  Joll. 

THE   TRINITY    INVOKED. 

1  0  LOUD,  our  God,  aria  . 
The  cause  of  truth  maintain; 

And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life,  arise, 
Nor  let  Thy   glory  cease; 

Far  spread  the   conquests  of  Thy  grace. 

And  bless  the   earth  with  peace. 

3  Thou  Holy  Ghost,  arise, 
Extend  Thy  healing  wing, 

And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruined  world 
Let  light   and   order  spring. 

4  Let   all   on    earth   arise. 

To  God  the   Saviour  sinu'. 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heaven, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring! 

579  IN.  and  10s.  11a- 

MILLENNIUM. 

1  HAIL  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning, 

Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  tin: 

Hnshed  be  the  accents  of  sorrow  and  mom 
Zion,  in  triumph,  begins  her  mild  reign. 

2  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning, 

Luiii;-  by  the  prophets  of  Israel  : 
Hail  to  the  millions  from  bondag 

Gentiles  and  Jews  the  blessed  vision  behold. 

?  Lo.  in  the  desert  rich  flowers  are  springing  : 
Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  _  : 

ir^ud  from  the  mountain-top  echo   -  Inging, 

Wa*r< .-*  rise  in  verdure  and  mingle  in  song. 

711  ~ 


MISSIONS. 

4  See  from  all  lands,  from  the  isles  of  the  ocean, 
Praise  to  Jehovah,  ascending  on  high: 
Fallen  are  the  engines  of  war  and  commotion, 
Shouts  of  salvation  are  rending  the  sky. 

O30  ^s-  an(l  6s.  Hastings. 

THE    GOSPEL    BANNER. 

1  NOW  he  the  gospel  banner 

In  every  land   unfurled  : 
And  be  the  shout,   Hosanna, 

Re-echoed  through  the  world  : 
Till  every  isle  and   nation. 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great   salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

2  What  though  th1  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and   hell   combine? 
His  arm  thonghont  their  regions 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine. 
Ride  on,   O   Lord,    victorious, 

Immauuel,   Prince   ot'  Peace, 
Thy  triumph  shall   be  glorious, 

Thy  empire   still   increase. 

3  Yes,  Thou  shalt   reign  for  ever, 

0  Jesus,   King   of  kings, 
Thy  light,   Thy   love,  Thy  favour, 

Each  ransomed   captive   sings: 
The  isles  for  Thee   are  waiting, 

The  deserts   learn  Thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive   raise. 

712 


PUTT    CF    TH  E    CHU  RCH. 

581  "s-   an,l   Gs-  Fi'RRIS. 

BEND   THE   GOSPEL. 

1  SE\I>,   send  the  gospel  message, 

In  every  language  send: 
Give  it  a  speedy  passage, 

To  gain  its  glorious  end: 
God,  from  on   high,   commands  aa 

We  may  not   now   delay; 
The  heathen,   too,  implore  us, 

They  perish   day  by  day. 

2  Freely  have  come  our  blessings; 

How  freely   still  bestowed  ! 
'Tis  love,  the  soul  impressing, 

Would  send  these  gifts  abroad; 
We  all  were   outcast  aliens, 

Exposed  to   death  and  wo; 
Our  distant  fathers,  pagans, 

Bound  to  their  idols  too. 

S  How  can  we,  to  the  heathen, 

Say,  Perish   in  your  sins? 
Nor  labour  now  to  free  them, 

And  guide   to  joyful  scenes? 
How  can  our  hearts  so  harden, 

When   we    deserve    to   die, 
As  not  to  tell   of  pardon, 

And  help  to  Jesus  fly? 

4  Proclaim  aloud  the  Saviour ; 
Far,  far  let   Him  be  known; 
Let  each  implore  His  favour. 

Let  prayer  besiege  the  throne: 
In  labours,   all,   assistant 

Conspire  to   spread   His  grace, 
Till   lands  to  us  most  distant, 
Shall   learn  to  seek   II  is  face. 
60*  713 


MISSIONS. 

582  ^s-  BoWRING. 

TELL  US  OF  THE  NIGHT. 

1  WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  "the  night, 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are? 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  the  glory-beaming  star. 
Watchman,  does  it   beauteous  ray, 

Aught  of  hope   or  joy  foretell? 
Traveller,  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman,   tell  us  of  the  night : 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,   will  its  beams,  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own; 

See  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman,  tell   us  of  the  night, 

for  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight : 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,    let  thy   wandering  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy   quiet  home. 
Traveller,  lo!    the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo!    the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

5g3  ^s-  and  6s.  Pratt's  Coll. 

Christ's  reign  on  earth. 

1  WHEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing- 
Flow  joyfully  along : 
When  hill    and  valley  ringing 
With  one  triumphant  song, 

^  714 


PRAYER    Foil    LABOURERS. 

Proclaim   tbe   contest    ended, 
And  Him   who   once   was  slain, 

Again  to  earth    descended, 
In  righteousness  to  reign? 

2  Then  froa   the   lofty  mountains 

The  sacred   shout  shall  fly; 
And  shady   vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply: 
High  tower  and   lowly   dwelling 

Shall  send   the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah   swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound. 

584  L.  M.  Hastings. 

PRAYER   FOR  LABOURERS. 

1  LORD  of  the  harvest,  bend  Thine  ear, 
For  Zion1s  heritage   appear : 

Oh!    send  forth  labourers  filled  with  zeal, 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 

2  Hast  Thou  not  bid   us  fervent  pray 
For  help  in   such  a  trying  day  8 
Wilt  Thou  not  listen  when  we   cry, 
And  send  the   blessing  from  on  high? 

3  Our  lifted  eyes,   O  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold; 
Wide  fields  are  opening  to  our  view, 
The  work   is  great,  the  labourers  few. 

4  Under  the  guidance  of  Thy  hand, 
Let  Zion's  sons  in  many  a  band 
Arise,  to  bless  the  dying  race. 
As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

715 


MISSIONS. 

5  Bid  all  their  hearts   with  ardour  glow. 
As  gospel  messengers  to  go, 

And  publish   the  inspiring  sound 
Far  as  the  race   of  man  is  found. 

6  Lord  of  the  harvest,   bid  them  rise, 
Trained  by  the   influence  of  the  skies, 
In   wisdom,   knowledge   grace,  to  shine, 
Till  every  kingdom   shall  be  Thine. 

585  H.  M.  Reed's  Coll. 

glad  TID. 
1   HARK !    hark  !    the   notes  of  joy 
Roll  o'er    the   heavenly  plains, 
And  seraphs  find   employ 
For  their  sublimest  strains. 
Some  new  delight   in   heaven  is  known, 
Loud  ring  the   harps   around  the  throne. 

'  Hark  !    hark  !    the   sounds  draw  nigh, 
The  joyful  hosts  descend ; 
esus  forsakes  the   sky. 
To  earth   His   footsteps  bend. 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race, 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

3  Bear !    bear  the  tidings  round ; 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in   God  is  found ; 

What  pity  He  can  show. 
Ye  winds  that   blow,   ye  waves  that  roll, 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole, 

4  Strike!    strike  the  harps  again, 

To  greet  Immanuel's  name; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men. 

And  loud  His  grace  proclaim. 
Angels,  and  men,  wake  every  string, 
Tis  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sino-. 

716 


CHRIST'S    REIGN. 

586  L.  M.  Voke. 

SPREAD    OF  THE    GOSPEL. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  heathen   waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow; 

The  exiled  captive  to  receive, 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

2  Come,  let  as,   with  a  grateful  heart. 
In  this  blessed  labour  share  a  part ; 
Our   prayers  and   offerings  gladly  bring 
To  aid  the  triumphs   of  our  King. 

3  Our  hearts  exult   in   songs  of  praise, 
That  we  have  seen   these  latter  days: 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known, 
Where   Satan  long   hath  held  his  throne. 

4  Where'er   His   hand   hath   spread  the  skies, 
Sweet  incense  to   His  name  shall  rise; 
And  slave  and  freeman.  Greek  and  Jew, 
By  sovereign   grace  be  formed  anew. 

587  S.  M.  Pratt's  Coll. 
Christ's  reign. 

1  GREAT  heir  of  David's  throne! 
Thy   royal   power  assume; 

Come,   reiirn   in   faithful   hearts  alone, 
Thou  blessed   Redeemer  come. 

2  Set  up  Thy   throne  of  grace 
In   all  the   heathen's  sio-ht. 

Thy  kingdom  of  true  holiness, 
And   order  it   aright 

3  Now,  for  Thy  promise'  sake, 
O'er  earth  exalted  be: 

The   kingdom,  power,  and  glory  take, 
Which  all  belong  to  Thee. 

717 


MISSIONS. 

4  In  zeal  for  God  and  man, 

Thy  fall  salvation   bring: 
The  universal  Monarch  reign, 

The  saints'   eternal  King. 

588  L.  M.  Pratt's  Coll. 

THE   SOXG    OF  TRIUMPH. 

1  SOON  may  the  last  glad  song  arise. 
Through  all  the   millions  of  the  skies, 
That  song  of  triumph  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's. 

2  Let  thrones,  and  powers,  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  Thee; 

And  over  land,  and  stream,  and  main, 
Now  wave  the  sceptre  of  Thy  reign. 

3  Oh !  let  that  glorious  anthem  swell ; 
Let  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 
Till  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns. 

589  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.  Vil.  Hymns 

SPIRIT    SOUGHT. 

1  WHO  but  Thou,  almighty  Spirit, 

Can  the  heathen   world  reclaim  \ 
Men  may  preach,  but  till  Thou  favour, 
Heathens  will  be  still  the  same : 

Mighty  Spirit, 
Witness  to  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Thou  hast  promised,  by  the  prophets. 

Glorious  light  in  latter  days  : 
Come,  and  bless  bewildered  nations, 
Change  our  prayers  and  tears  t<>  praise; 

Promised  Spirit, 
Round  the  world  diffuse  Thy  rays. 


PRAYER    FOR. 

3  All  our  hopes,  and  prayers,  and  labours, 

Must  be   vain   without   Thine  aid: 
But  Thou  wilt  not  disappoint  us. 

All  is  true   that   Thou  hast   said : 
Faithful   Spirit, 
O'er  the  world  Thine  influence  shed. 

590  C.  M.  Vil.  Hymns. 

THY   WILL   BE   DONE. 

1  GREAT  Saviour,   let  Thy  power  divine. 

O'er  all  the  earth  be  known  ; 
Let  all  to  Thee,   their  will  resign, 
And  make   Thy   will  their  own. 

2  Perversion  marks  the  guilty  way, 

Which  heathens  madly  tread  ; 
From   all  Thy  laws   they  go   astray. 
And  hasten  to  the  dead. 

3  Thou,   Saviour-God,   hast  power  alone, 

To  turn  their  wandering  feet, 
To  bend  their  souls  before  Thy  throne, 
Low  at   Thy  mercy-seat. 

4  For,   all  the  power,   beneath,  above, 

Thy  wounded  hands  sustain  ; 
Then  sway  the   sceptre  of  Thy  love, 
And  let  Thy  mercy  reign. 

591  L.  M.  Rippon's  Coll. 

THE   TRUMP   OF  JUBILEE. 

1  WHEX  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment   of  the  martyred  Liv. 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  free, 
And  keep  tlr   eternal  jubilee  \ 

2  Hasten  it.   Lord;  in  every  land  ; 

Send  thou  Thine  angels,  and  command, 
'Go,  sound  deliverance,  loudly  blow 

Salvation  to  the  saints  below.'1  719 


-  -  I  0  X  S . 

5   We  long  to  hare  the  day   appear. 
The  promised,  great  sabbatic  year; 
When,  far  from  grief  an*,  sin  and  heB, 
Israel   in   ceaseless  peace   shall  dwell. 

4  Till  then,   we  will  not  let  Thee  rest, 
Thon  still  shalt  heai  sti      _  request; 

And  this  our  daily  prayer  shall 

Lord,   sound  the  trump   of  jubilee. 

592  L.  M.  Yoke. 

THE   TRIUMPHS   OF   OUR  KING. 

1  BEHOLD,   th*   expected  time   draw-  near. 
The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  app 

Behold  the  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints   of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events  with  prophecies  conspire 

To  raise   our  faith.  J  to  lire; 

The  ripening  fields,   already  white, 
1      -out  a  harvest  to  the  sight 

3  The   nntanght  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  besl 

•  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blessed  labour  share  a  ]  t; 
Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring 

aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

593  Bs.,  7s.  and  4s.  Hastings. 

WHAT   NOTES    OF   SADNESS. 

1   WHO  can  tell  what  notes  of  sadness 
From  the  hills  and  valleys  rise, 
Where  no  mess  iges     f  gladness 
Echo  from  the  bending  skies; 
Where  in  darkness, 
Without  hope,  the  sinner  dies.       7*20 


CALL    F  0  It    MISSION  A  R  I E S. 

2  Oh!    how  desolate  the  dwelling, 

Where  our  God  is  not   rei 
Where  no  song  of  praise  is  swelling, 

Nor  the  voice  of  prayer  is  heard; 

Where  religion's 
Cheering  rays  have  ne'er  appeared  ! 

3  Where  the  seeds  of  sin  are   growing, 

And  the  paths  of  folly  lie; 

Where  the  streams  of  death  are  flowing, 

With   destruction   ever  nigh  ; 

Bid  the  gospel 
Wave  its  peaceful  banners  high. 

594  8s.  and  7s.  Alle>- 

CALL  FOR  MISSIONARIES. 

1  "GO  and  preach  to  every  creature!1' 

Such  the  Saviour's  last  command, 
Not  excepting  hue  or  feature, 

Burning  clime,   or  barbarous  land. 

2  Look  to  China's  countless  millions, 

Look  to  Afric's  dark-hued  race ; 

Look  to  Araby's  pavilions. 
Nation  after  nation  trace. 

3  They  are  sinking,   they  are   dying, 

Losing  heavenly   bliss  above  : 
Loud  to  us  their  voice  is  crying, 

"Come,  and  save  us,  in  your  love!" 

4  Who  is  ready   now  to  sever 

Bands  that   round   his   heart  entwine  '. 
Who  will  go,   resolving  never, 
Under  sufferings,   to  repine  ? 

61  721 


MISSIONS. 
5-95  ^s-  and  6s.  Hastings. 

GO  FOR  THE   MASTER  CALLS  THE!. 

1  GO,  for  the   Master  calls  thee, 

Nor  slied  one  bitter  tear ; 
No  bondage  hard  enthrals  thee, 

Nor  hast  thou  aught  to  fear; 
To  Him  we  now  commend  thee, 

Who  rules  above  the  skies; 
Whose  blessings  will  attend  thee, 

Where'er  thy  pathway  lies. 

2  Go,  in  the  midst  of  dangers, 

Declare  a   Saviour's  love ; 
Till  distant  heathen   strangers 

His  willing   subjects  prove ; 
Till  many  a  crowd  assembling, 

Shall  hearken   to    His  voice; 
Confess  their  guilt  with   trembling, 

And  in  His  name  rejoice. 

3  Go,  for  the  Master  calls  thee 

Far  from  thy  native  home ; 
Whatever  there  befalls  thee, 

Wnatever  ills  may  come, 
He  is  thy  strong  salvation  ; 

His  presence  thou  shalt  share; 
He'll  hear  thy  supplication, 

And  answer  every   prayer. 

598  ^s-  anc*  6s.  Pratt's  Coll. 

PRAYER  FOR  MISSIONARIES  AT  SEA. 

1   ROLL  on,  thou  mighty  ocean, 
And,  as  thy  billows  flow, 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy 
To  every  vale  of  wo ; 

722 


DEPARTURE    OF    MISSIONARIES. 

Arise,  ye  gales,  and   watt  them, 
Sate  to  their  destined  shore; 

That  men   may   sit   in   darkness 

And  death's  black  shade  no  more. 

2   O  Thou  eternal  Ruler, 

Who  holdest   in   Thine  arm 
The  tempests   of  the  ocean. 

Deliver  them    from  harm : 
Thy   presence    still   be   with  them 

Wherever  they  may  be ; 
Though  far  from  those   who  love  them, 

Let  them   be   nigh  to  Thee. 

597  C.  M.  Morell, 

MISSIONARIES    EXHORTED. 

1  GO,   and  the   Saviour's  grace  proclaim, 

Ye  favoured   men   of  God  ; 
Go,  publish,  through  IramannePs  name, 

Salvation  bought   with  blood. 

2  What  though  your  arduous  track  may  lie 

Through   regions  dark  as  death; 
What  though,  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 
Perils  beset   your  path  ; 

3  Yet  with  determined  courage  go, 

And  armed   with  power  divine; 
Your  God   will   needful  strength  bestow, 
And  on   your   labours  shine. 

4  He   who   has   called   you   to   the   war, 

Will  recompense   your  pains ; 
Before   Messiah* s  conquering  car 

Shall   mountains   sink  to  plains. 

-5   Shrink  not,  though  earth  and  hell  oppose, 
But  plead  your  Master's  cause  ; 

Assured  that    e'en   your  mightiest  foes 
Shall  bow  before  His  cross.         723 


M 1  S  S  I  0  N  S . 

598  £s"    "s-   an(l  4s.  Kelly. 

MISSIONARY       CALL. 

1  MEX  of  God,  go,  take  your  stations, 

Darkness  broods  upon  the  earth  i 
Loud  proclaim   among  the  nations 
Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth. 

Bear  the  tidings 
Of  the  Saviour's  matchless  worth. 

2  Go  to  men  in  darkness  sleeping ; 

Tell  that  Christ  is  strong  to  save ; 
Go  to  men  in  bondage  weeping; 
Publish  freedom  to  the  slave : 

Tell  the   dying 
Christ  has  triumphed  o'er  the  grave. 

3  What,  though   earth   and  hell  united 

Should   oppose   the   Saviour's  reign ; 
Plead   His  cause  to  souls  benighted; 
Fear  ye  not  the  nice   of  men. 

Vain  the  tumult, 
Earth  and  hell   will  rage  in  vain. 

4  When   exposed  to  fearful   dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend  ; 
Borne  afar  'midst  foes  and  strangers, 
Jesus  is  your  faithful  Friend : 

And   His  presence 
Shall  be   with  you  to  the   end. 

599  S.  M.  Yoke. 

MISSIONARIES    ENCOURAGED. 

1   YE  messengers  of   Christ, 

His  sovereign  voice  obey  : 
Arise,   and  follow   where   He  leads, 

And   pe.ice  attend   your   way. 


EMBARKING    OF    MISSIONARIES. 

2  Tl  ■   whom   yon   - 
Will  needful   strength   bestow; 

Depen  ling  on    His  promised  aid 
with   sa  Ted   courage  go, 

3  Mountains   shaH   sink  to  plains, 

And  hell   in   vain   oppose" 
The  cause   is  Go<Ts,  and   will  prevail, 
In  spite   of  all   II  i-  foes. 

4  Go,   spread   the   Saviour's  fame, 
And  tell   His  matchless  o-race 

To  the  most  guilty  and  depraved 

Of  Adam's   numerous  race. 

5  We   wish   you   in   Hi*  name, 
The  most   divine  success  : 

Assured  that  He  who   sends   you  forth 
Will  all  your  labors  bless. 

600  8s.   and   7*.       Miss.  Psalmist. 

AT    THE     EMBARKING    OF    MISSIONARIES. 

1  SOFTLY  blow,   ye  favouring  breezes, 

Winds  of  heaven   propitious  smile, 
Speed  the   ship   across  the  ocean, 

Safely  to   her   destined  isle. 
Now  she  rides   the  bounding  billow, 

Proudly   urging   on   her  way ; 
He  who  holds   the   storm   is  with  her, 

God,  the   missionary's   stay. 

2  Father- !   faint    not  ;   those  departing 

To  a  friendless   heathen  shore, 
Go  to  toil   'mid   scenes  of  peril, 

Where    Immanuel   toiled  before. 
Mothers  !   weep  not ;   those  your  offspring 

Bound  to   vonder  paixan   coa^t, 
Go  to  reap  the  noblest  laurel. 

Go  to  seek  the   poor   and  lost. 

61*  725 


MISSIONS. 

3  Who  are  these  that  haste  to  greet  Theer 
King  of  men  !  in  gathering  crowds  ! 

Who  are  these  that  flv  to  meet  Thee, 

Rapidly  as  summer's  clouds! 
Lo  !  the  ships  of  Tarshish,   bearing 

Nobler  freight  than  Ophir  saw ; 
Thither,  where  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Waiting  for  Messiah's  law. 

601  7^-  and  6s.  Lyte. 

THE     SALVATION    OF    ISRAEL. 

1  OH !  that  the   Lord's  salvation 

Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal   His  ancient   nation, 
To  lead   His   outcasts  home. 

2  How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall   heathen   feet  profane  I 
Return,   0  Lord,   in  pity, 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

3  Let  fall  Thy  rod   of  terror, 

Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
Roll  back  the  veil  of  error, 
Release  the   fettered  heart ; 

4  Let   Israel,  home   returning, 

Their  lost  Messiah  see ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 
And  bind  Thy   church  to  Thee. 

002  8s.,    7s.   and   4s.  Kellt. 

ZIOX    COMFORTED. 

1   OX  the  mountain's   top   appearing, 
Lo  !  the  sacred   herald  stands, 
Welcome   news  to   Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile   lands; 

Mourning  captive, 
God  Himself  will   loose  thv  bands. 

726 


Z  I  0  N    CoM  FO  RTE  D. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful  t 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  \ 
Have  thy  fees  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and   tears  unniow   I! 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  Qod,   will  now  restore  thee  ! 

He  Himself  appears  thy  Friend  : 
All  thy  f«»es  shall  flee  before  th     , 
Here  their  boisti  and  triumph  end; 

Great  deliverance 
Zion'fi  Kino-   will  surely  send. 

4  Pea^e  and  joy  shall   now   attend  thee, 

All  thy   warfare  now  be  past  : 
G    1  thy   SaVionr  will  defend  thee, 
Victory   is  thine  at   last: 

All   thy   eont. 
End   in   everlasting  rest. 

603  l.  m. 

Israel's   restoration. 

1  THE  -      _      f  Israel  is  hushed. 

An  I   all  their  tales  of  triumph  told, 
And  mute   is  every  voice  that  gushed 
In   music   to   their  harps  of  gold. 

2  A    ;loud   is  on   their  father'.-   _         s, 

And   darkly   spreads   o'er  Zion's   hill  : 
E'en  there,  their  sons  are  -  >  slaves, 

meless   wanderers  stilL 

3  Yet   mid   the  world's  tumult :     - 

Y.  >ats    dear  and  sweet  the  solemn  word, 
••  (  >  virgin   daughter,  faint  no  more. 

Thy  tears  are  seen,  thy  prayers  are  heard.'' 

797 


MISSIONS. 

4  What,  though  with  spirits  crushed  and  broke, 

Thy  tribes  like  desert  exiles  rove, 
Though  Judah  feels  the  strangers'  yoke, 
And  Ephraim  is  a  heartless    dove; 

5  Yet,  yet,  shall  Judah's  Lion  wake, 

And  the  bright  day  of  promise  come, 
Thy  sons  their  iron  bondage  break, 

And  God  shall  lead  the  wanderers  home. 

604  L-  M*  Merrick. 

PRAYER    FOR    JACOB'S     RACE. 

1  ARISE,  great  God,   and  let  Thy  grace 
Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Jacob's  race ; 
Eestore  the  long-lost  scattered  band, 
And  call  them  to  their  native  land. 

2  Their  misery  let  Thy  mercy  heal, 
Their  trespass  hide,   their  pardon  seal ; 
O  God  of  Israel,  hear  our  prayer, 

And  grant  them   still  Thy  love  to  share, 

3  Thy  quickening  Spirit  now  impart, 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart, 
While   Israel's  rescued  tribes  in  Thee 
Their  bliss  and  full    salvation  see. 

605  L.  M.  Miss.    PSAL31IST* 

HELP    FOR     ISRAEL. 

1  OH!  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blessed, 

Still  roam  the   scorning  world  around  ? 

Disowned  of  Heaven,  by  men  oppressed, 

Outcasts  from  Zion's  hallowed  ground. 

2  O  God  of  Jacob,   view   their  race  ; 

Back  to  Thy  fold   the  wanderers  bring  ; 
Teach  them  to  seek  Thy   slighted  grace, 
To  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King. 


F  O  R    ISRAEL. 

3  Wliil     -r  id  h        ws  his  birtl  righl    g  >nef 

With  e  >ntrit     b  his  bosom  move, 

Tli     S  r  he   deiric  1.   to  own. 

The   Lord  he  crucified,  to  late. 

4  Haste,  glorious  day.  expected  long, 

When  Jew  and  Greek  one  prayer  shall  | 
With  eager  feet  one  temple  thr<     _  ; 
One  God,  with  grateful  praise,  a 

606  C.  P.  ML  C.  Wesley. 

PLEA    FOR    ISRAEL. 

1  THE  promise   we  for  Israel  plead. 
Oh  !  that  the   once  beloved  seed 

Back  to  their  Lord  might  come! 
Now  bi  1  them   look  on  The  irn  ; 

Where'er  dispersed,  collect  and  turn. 

And   bring  Thy   wanderers  home. 

2  To  Jews  th     _    s     I    faith   inr. 

An  1  pasl     -  iwn  heart, 

Thine  I    fl   ck  to  feed 

With  knowledge   of  the  Crucified, 

The   Lord.   who   by  their  malice  died, 
And  differed   in  their  stead. 

607  L-  ML  Hyde. 

HOPE    FOR    ISRAEL. 

1  ISRAEL,  thy   mournful   nigbt  is  past. 
Thy  bitter  cap   wrung   out  at  last ; 

A  day  df  rest   to  thee   is  given, 

The  promise   is  laid  up  in  heaven. 

2  The  Lord   will  not  forget  the  grace 

Reserved   for  faithful    Abram's  race: 
His  love  their  wanderings  shall  re-tore. 
And  guide  them,  that  they  stray  no  more, 

729 


MISSIONS. 

3  Israel !  't  is  thine  accepted  day, 

Thy  God,  Himself,   prepares  the  way; 
Behold  His  ensign   from   afar, 
Behold  the  light  of  Jacob's  star. 

4  That  star,  which  once  o'er  Bethlehem  rose, 
A  token  on  thy  mountains  glows ; 

The  morn  of  earth's  blessed  jubilee 
Shed  its  sweet  early  light  on  thee. 

5  And  Thou,   who  once   on  Israel's  ground 
A  homeless  wanderer  wast  found, 
Kedeemer,  on  Thy  heavenly  throne, 
Still  call  that  ancient  church  Thine  own. 

6  Bid  her  departed  light  return, 

Thy  holy  splendour  round  her  burn  ; 
From  prostrate  Judah's  ruins,  raise 
A  living  temple  to  Thy  praise. 

608  11s-         Fitzgerald's  Coll. 

ZION"  ENCOURAGED. 

1  DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness ; 

Awake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more, 
Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  day-star  of  glad- 
ness ; 
Arise,  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes  ;  but  the  arm  that  subdued 

them, 
And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far; 
They  fled,  like  the  chaff,  from  the  scourge  that 
pursued  them, 
Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of 
war. 

730 


REVIVAL. 

2   Dangl iter  of  Zion,  the  power  that  hath  saved  thee, 

Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should 

be; 

Shout;  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee, 

Tlv  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free! 

609  *s.  Kelly. 

ZIOX    ENLARGED. 

1  "GIVE  us  room,    that  we  may  dwell," 

Zion's  children  cry  aloud; 
See  their  numbers,  how  they  swell, 
How  they  gather  like  a  cloud  ! 

2  Oh  !  how  bright  the  morning  seems, 

Brighter,  from  so  dark  a  night ; 
Zion  is  like  one  that  dreams, 
Filled  with  wonder  and  delight. 

3  Lo,  thy  sun  goes  down  no  more, 

God  Himself  will  be  thy  light; 
All  that  caused  thee  grief  before 

Buried  lies  in  endless  night. 
Zion,  now  arise  and  shine, 

Lo,  thy  light  from  heaven  is  come; 
These  that  crowd  from  far  are  thine, 

Give  thy  sons  and    daughters  room. 


REVIVAL. 

610  8s-  an(l  ^s-  Kelly. 

THE    LORD'S    VINEYARD. 

1   SEE  the  vinevard  latelv  planted 
By  Thy  hand,  O  Lord  of  hosts ! 
Let  Thy  people's  prayer  be  granted, 
Keep  it  safe  from  hostile  boasts; 
Hear,  Oh  !    hear  us  when  we  pray, 
Keep  Thy  vinevard  night  and  dav. 

731 


REV  IV  A  L. 

2  Drooping  plants  revive  and   nourish; 

Let  them  thrive   beneath  Ihy  band; 
Let  the   weak  grow   strong,   and   flourish, 
Blooming  fair  at  Thy  command; 

Let  the  fruitful  yield   thee   more, 
Laden   with  a  faithful  store. 

3  Farther,  Lord,   be  Thou  entreated; 

Plant  the  barren   waste   around ; 
Let  Thy  work  be  thus  completed, 

And  no  fruitless  snot  be  found; 
Let  the  earth  a  vineyard  be, 
Consecrated,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

511  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

THE  VALLEY  OF  DRY  BONES. 

1  LOOK  down  0  God,   with  pitying  eye. 
See  Adam's  race   in  ruin   lie; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mouldering  corpses  live? 
And  can  these   dead,   dry  bones  revive? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  Thee  is  known, 
That   wondrous  work  is  all  Thine  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are   sent  in   vain 
To   prophesy   upon   the   slain, 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  Thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  Oh  !  let  Thy  Spirit  come  and  breathe 
Xew  life  through  all  the  realms  of  death ! 
Dry  bones  shall  then  obey  Thy  voice, 
Shall  move,  shall  waken,  and  rejoice. 

5  Loud  let  the  gospel-trumpet  blow, 
Let  all  the  isles  their  Saviour  know : 
Oh !   call  the  nations  from   afar ; 
Make  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near. 

732 


NEEDED. 

6  Then  shall   each  age  and  rank  agree 
To  raise  their  shouts  of  praise  to  Thee; 
The  church  will  know,  while  loud  she  sings, 
That  in  her  God  arc  all   her  springs. 

612  8s.  and  7s.  Ryland. 

DECLENSION     OF    RELIGION    LAMENTED. 

1  OXCE,  O  Lord,  Thy  garden  flourished, 

Every  part  looked  gay  and  green  ; 
Then  Thy  word  our  spirits  nourished, 
Happy  seasons  Ave  have  seen  ! 

2  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  sec ; 
Lord  Thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  Thee. 

3  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more   below; 

Some,  alas !   we  fear  are  blighted, 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show. 

4  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again  : 
Oh!    permit  them   not  to   wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be   vain  ! 

613  8s.,   7s.   and  4s.  Xewtont. 

PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL. 

1  SAVIOUR,  visit  Thy  plantation; 

Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation,  i 

Unless  Thou  return  ao*ain. 

o 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  Thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance; 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,   for  want  of  Thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 
62  733 


REVIVAL. 

| 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent. 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers ; 
Let  each  one  esteemed   Thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares, 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  Thy  work  afresh. 

614  L.  M.        Campbell's.  Coll. 

GIVE    HIM    NO    REST. 

1  O  GOD  of  Zion,  from  the  skies, 

In  mercy  bow  Thy  gracious  ear; 
While  Zion's  watchmen  raise  their  cries, 
Do  Thou,  almighty  Father,  hear ! 

2  Since  Thy  remembrancers  they  are, 

Why  should  Thy  servants  give  Thee  rest, 
Until,  in  answer  to  their  prayer, 

Thy  church  is  with  Thy  favour  blessed? 

3  For  this,  O  Lord  a  suppliant  crowd 

Here  at  Thy  sacred  footstool   wait ; 
For  this  we  lift  our  voices  loud, 

And  ask  and  knock  at  mercy's  gate. 

4  Look  down  with  a  propitious  eye, 

Of  those  that  seek  Thee,  now  be  found; 
Bid  unbelief  and  sorrow  fly, 
,      And  make  our  joy  and  praise  abound. 

615  L.  M.  E.  Scott. 

THE    SPIRIT    IMPLORED. 

1  FOREVER  shall  my  feinting  soul, 

O  God,  Thy  just  displeasure  mourn? 
Thy  grieved   Spirit,   long  withdrawn, 
Will  He  no  more  to  me  return? 

73i 


SOUGHT. 

2  Once   1   enjoyed,   0  happy  time! 

The  heartfelt  visits  of  His  grace; 

Nor  can  a  thousand  varying  scenes, 
The  sweet  remembrance  quite  efface. 

3  Beneath   His    wanning,   quickening  beam-, 

The  icy  rock   dissolved  away: 
New  life  diffused   through  all  my  powers, 

And   darkness    yielded   to   the   day. 

4  When  justice   waved  his  dreadful  sword, 

And  guilt  and  fear  my   soul  oppressed, 

He  sprinkled  o'er   a  Saviour's  blood, 
And  whispered   pardon  to  my  breast. 

6  Great  Source  of  light  and  peace,   return, 
Nor  let  me  mourn  or  sigh  in   vain  : 
Come,  re-possess  this  longing  heart, 
With  all  the  oraces   of  Thy  train. 

6  This  temple,  hallowed  by  Thy   hands. 

Once  more  be  with  Thy  presence  blc 1: 

Here  be  Thy  grace  anew  displayed, 
And  this,  Thy  everlasting  rest. 

616  8s.  an(l   -i"8-  Hastings 

RETURNING    BACKSLIDERS. 

1  LORD,  we  bow  with  deep  contrition. 

Low  before  Thy  throne  of  grace; 
Hear  us  in  Thy  kind  compassion, 
While  we  seek  Thy  smiling  face. 

2  Where  but  to  a  bleeding  Saviour, 

Should  we   come  for  life  and  peace? 
Nothing  but  Thy   boundless  favour 
Can  our  burdened  souls  release. 


REVIVAL. 

3  Thou  hast  witnessed  our  transgression, 

Thou  hast   seen  our  load   of  guilt ; 
Witness  now   our  deep  confession, 

Thou,   whose  precious  blood  was  spilt. 

4  Ah  !  this  sin   of  covenant  breaking, 

Canst  Thou,   wilt  Thou,  Lord,  forgive? 
Shall  we  hear  Thy  mercy  speaking? 
Canst  Thou   bid  us  look  and  live  ? 

5  Pardon,   peace   and  consolation, 

At  Thy  bleeding  cross  we  see; 
There   we  take  an  humble  station, 
Lord,  we  look  alone  to  Thee. 

617  ^s.   and  ^s-  \Yaterbury. 

SEEKING    REVIVAL. 

1  MET,  O  God,  to  ask  Thy  presence, 

Join  our  souls  to  seek  Thy  grace ; 
Oh  !   deny  us  not,   nor  spurn  us, 
Guilty  rebels,  from  Thy  face. 

2  May  Thy   people  wake  from  slumber, 

Ere  their  lamps  shall  fail  and  die; 
Bridegroom  of  the  church,  awake  them. 
House  them  by  the  midnight  cry. 

3  Let  conviction  seize   the   careless. 

Through  their  souls  Thine  arrows  dart; 
Let  Thy  truth,   so  long  neglected. 
Break  and  melt  the  flinty  heart. 

4  O  thou  kind,  forgiving  Spirit, 

Comforter,   on   Thee   we  call  ; 
Cheer  the  saint,  alarm  the  sinner, 
Oli!  revive,  revive  us  all. 

73G 


SOUGHT. 

618  C.   M.  Campbell's  Coll. 

SEEKING    REVIVAL. 

1  WE  now,  O  Lord,  approach  Thy  throne, 

To  open  all  our  grief: 
Now  send  Thy  promised  mercy  down, 
And  grant  us  quick  relief. 

2  Thou  never  saidst  to  Jacob's  seed, 

"Seek  ye  my  face/'  in  vain; 
And  canst  Thou  now  deny  Thine  aid 
When  burdened   souls  complain  \ 

3  The  same  Thy  power,  Thy  love  the  sauie, 

Unmoved  the  promise  shines : 

Eternal  truth  surrounds  Thy  name, 

And  guards  the  precious  lines. 

4  Though   Satan   rage,   and  flesh  rebel 
And   unbelief  arise, 

We  '11  wait   around  Thy   footstool  still, 
For  Thou  wilt  hear  our  cries. 

619  8s-  an<l  ^s-      Madan's  Coll. 

LIGHT    OF    THE    WORLD. 

1  LIGHT  of  those   whose  dreary  dwelling 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death; 
Come,  and  by  Thy  love  revealing, 

Dissipate  the   clouds  beneath  : 
The  new  heaven   and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest   darkness  rise, 
Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  light   upon  our  eyes. 

2  Still  we  wait  for  Thine  appearing; 

Life  and  joy   Thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all   our  fears,   ami  cheering 
Every  poor,  benighted  heart ; 
62*  737 


REVIVAL. 

Come  and   manifest  Thy  favour 
To  the  ransomed,  helpless  race; 

Come,  Thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour, 
Come  and  bring  the  gospel-grace. 

3  Save  us,  in  Thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild,  pacific  Prince ; 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins  ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release ; 
Every   weary,  wandering  spirit, 

Guide  into  Thy  perfect  peace. 

620  L-   M.  Kingsbury 

ministers'   and   people's   prayer. 

1  (tREAT  Lord  of  all  Thy  churches,  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer; 
Perfumed   by  Thee,   Oh !  may  it  rise, 
Like  fragrant  incense  to  the  skies. 

2  May  every   pastor  from  above 

Be  new   inspired  with  zeal  and  love, 
To  watch   Thy  flock,  Thy  flock  to  feed, 
And  sow  with   care  the  precious  seed. 

3  Revive  Thv   churches  with   Thy  grace, 
Ural  all  our  breaches,  grant  us  peace; 
Rouse  Us  from  sloth,  our  souls  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for   Jesus'  name. 

4  Mav   young  and  old  Thy  word  receive, 
Dead  sinners  hear    Thy  voice  and  live, 
The   wounded   conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 

73$ 


SO  V  G  HT. 

5  May  aged  saints,  matured  with  grace, 

A  bound  in  fruits  o\  holiness : 

An  1    when   transplanted   to   the   skie>, 
May  younger  in  their  stead  arise. 

6  Thus  we  our  suppliant  voices  raise; 

And   weeping  sow  the  seed  of  praise, 
In   humble  hope  that  Thou  wilt   hear 

Thy  ministers'  and  people's  prayer. 

621  C.   M.  Bathurst. 

SPIRIT    OF    HOLINESS. 

1  SPIRIT  oi  holiness,  look  down, 

O.ir  fainting  hearts  to  cheer; 

And  when  we   tremble   at  Thy  frown. 
Oh!    bring  Thy  comforts  near. 

2  The  fear  which  Thy   convictions   wrought, 

Oh  !    let  Thy  grace  remove  : 
And  may  the  souls,  which  Thou  hast  taught 
To  weep,  now  learn  to  love. 

3  Now  let   Thy  saving  mercy  heal 

The  wounds  it  made  before: 
Now  on   our  hearts   impress  Thy  seal. 
That   we  may  doubt  no  more. 

4  Complete  the  work  Thou  hast  begun. 

And  make   our   darkness  light, 
That   we  a  glorious  race  may  run, 
Till  faith  be  lost  in   sight. 

5  Then,   as  our  wandering  eyes  discern 

The  Lord's  unclouded  face. 
In  titter  language  we  shall  learn 
To  sing  triumphant  grace. 

739 


REVIVAL. 

622  S.  M.  P.  H.  Brown. 

PRAYER    FOR    A    REVIVAL. 

1  0  LORD,  Thy  work  revive, 
In  ZiorTs  gloomy   hour, 

And  let  our  dying-  graces  live 
By  Thy  restoring  power. 

2  Oh!    let  Thy   chosen  few 
Awake  to  earnest  prayer, 

Their  covenant   again  renew, 
And  walk  in   filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then   will   speak 
Through  lips  of  humble  clay, 

Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall   obey. 

4  Xow  lend  Thy  gracious  ear: 
Xow  listen  to   our  cry  : 

Oh!   come  and  bring  salvation  near; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  rely. 

623  &   M.  Bethuhk. 

SPIRIT    SOUGHT. 

1  OH!  for  the  happy  hour 
When  God  will  hear  our  cry, 

And  send,   with   a   reviving  power, 
His  Spirit  from  on   high. 

2  We  meet,   we   sing,   we  pray ; 
We  listen  to  the   word 

In  vain;   we  see  no   cheering  ray, 
Xo  cheering  voice  is  heard. 

3  Our  prayers  are   faint   and  dull. 
And  languid  all  our  songs: 

When  once  with  joy  our  hearts  were  full, 
And  rapture  tuned  our  tongues. 

740 


SOWING     IX    TEARS. 

4  While  many  crowd  Thv  house, 
How  few  around  Thv  board 

Meet  to  record   their  solemn  vows, 
And  bless  Thee  as  their  Lord! 

5  Thou,  Thou   alone  canst  rive 
Thy  gospel   sure  success; 

Canst  bid   the   dying  sinner  live 
Anew  in  holiness. 

6  Come,   then,   with  power  divine, 
Spirit  of  life  and  love; 

Then   shall   our  people  all  be  Thine, 
Our  church,   like  that  above. 


624  8s-  an<J  7s-  Hastings. 

SPIRITUAL    HARVEST. 

1  HE  that  goeth  forth   with  weeping, 

Bearing  still  the  precious  seed, 
Never  tiring,   never  sleeping, 

All  his   labour   shall  succeed. 
Then   will  fall   the   rain   of  heaven, 

Then  the  sun    of  mercy  shine; 
Precious  fruits    will   ih^ii    be  given, 

Through  an    influence  all  divine. 

2  Sow  thy   seed,    be   never  weary. 

Nor  let  fears   thy   mind   employ; 
Be  the  prospect    ne'er  so   dreary. 
Thou  shalt  reap  the  fruit-  of  joy. 

Lo!  the  scene  of  verdure  brightening, 
See  the  rising  orrain  appear; 

Look  ao-am,  the  field*  are  whitening; 
Sure   the   harvest   time   i<  near. 

741 


REVIVAL. 
625  L-    M-  Xewtok. 

HOPING  FOR  A   REVIVAL. 

1  WHILE  I  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way 

To  see  the  work  of  God   decline, 
Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say, 
"  Dismiss  thy  fears,   the  ark  is  Mine. 

2  Though  for  a  time  I  hid  my  face. 

Rely  upon  My  love  and  power; 

Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 

And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour. 

3  Take  down  thy  long-neglected  harp, 

I've  seen  thy  tears  and  heard  thy  prayer: 
The  winter  season  has  been  sharp. 

But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair." 

4  Lord  I  obey,  my  hopes  revive : 

Come,  join  with  me,  ye  saints,  and  sing; 
Our  foes  in  vain  against   us  strive. 

For  God  will  help  and  triumph  bring. 

626  "*•  CWeslkt. 

CONVERTS   MULTIPLIED. 

1  WHO  are   these  that   come  from   far. 

Swifter  than   a  flying  cloud? 
Thick  as  flocking  doves  they  are, 

Eager  in  pursuit  of  God; 
Trembling  as  the   storm  draws  nigh, 

Hastening  to   the   place  of  rest; 
See  them  to   their   windows  fly. 

To  the   ark   of  Jesus1   breast. 

2  Who  are  these  but  sinners  poor, 

Conscious  of  their  low  estate; 

Sin-sick  souls,   who  for  their  cure 

On   the  o-ood  Phvsician   wait; 

742 


DEDICATIONS 

Fallen,  who  bewail  their  fall, 
Proffered  mercy  who  embrace, 

Listening*  to  the  gospel-call, 
Longing  to  be  saved  by  grace. 

For  his  mate  the   turtle  moans. 

For  his  God  the   sinner  sighs; 
Hark!  the  music  of  his  groans, 

Humble  groans   that  pierce  the  skies; 
Surely  God  their  sorrows  hears, 

Every  accent,   every  look; 
Treasures  up  their  gracious  tears, 

Notes  their  sufferings  in  His  book. 

He.  who  hath  their  cure  begun, 

Will  He  now  despise  their  pain? 
Can  He  leave  His  work  undone, 

Bring  them  to  the  birth  in  vain? 
Xo;  we  all,  who  seek,  shall  find; 

We,  who  ask,   shall  all  receive; 
Be  to  Christ  in   spirit  joined, 

AY i tk  Him   ever,   ever  live. 


DEDICATIONS. 
627  IL  M-  Francis. 

OX  OPENING  A  PLACE   OF  WORSHIP. 

1  IN  sweet   exalted   strains, 

The  Kino*  of  glory  praise. 
O'er  heaven  and   earth   He  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days: 
He,   with   a  hod,   the   world   controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the   distant   poles. 

2  T  He   bends  His  throne, 

His  throne  of  grace  divine; 

743 


DEDICATIONS. 

Wide  is  His  bounty  known, 
And  wide   His  glories  shine: 
Fair  Salem,   still   His  chosen   rest, 
Is  with  His  smiles  and  presence  blessed. 

3  Then,   Kino-  of  glory,   come. 

And   with   Thy  favour  crown 

This  temple   as  Thy   dome, 

This  people  as  Thine  own: 

Beneath  this  roof,   oh !  deign  to  show 

How  God  can   dwell  with  men  below. 

4  Here  may  Thine   ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries; 
And  grateful   praise  ascend 

All  fragrant  to  the  shies! 
Here  may  Thy   word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  the  joys  of  heaven  around! 

5  Here  may  th'   attentive  throng 

Imbibe  Thy  truth  and  love  ! 
And  converts  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim   above  ! 
And  willing  crowds  surround  the  board. 
With   sacred  joy   and  sweet  accord. 

6  Here  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  Thy  praise; 
And  shine,  like  polished  stones, 

Through  long  succeeding  days ! 
Here,  Lord,   display  Thy  saving  power, 
"While  temples  stand  and  men  adore ! 

628  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Solomon's  prayer. 
1  HERE,  in  Thy  Name,  eternal  God, 

We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee: 
Oh!    make  it  now  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 

744 


LAYING  OF  A  CORNEB  STONE. 

2  Here,   when  Thy   |  k  Thy  fa 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
IL  ':.  Thy  d wetting-place, 

I  when  Thou  nearest,  Lord,  forgive, 

3  Here,  when  Thy  fa  proclaim 

of  Thy  S      : 
Still   by 

Be  :  ;  done. 

4  When  chi  -   raise   the  song, 

Hosanna  to  I  i: ing  : 

.   with  earth,  the  strain  prolongs 
Hosanna,  let  the  angels  sii 

5  Bnt   will,  ah  eloign 

Hei  I       - '     •    ..: "  lest  ! 

rr  ••■.-   ]:•  i-icrn, 

y   Spirit   : 

0  Thy   n  art : 

Yet  1,  this  house  alone; 

Tliv  kingdom 

In  <  ix  Thy  throne. 

629  "*■■  Montgomery, 

laying  a  corner-stone. 

1  LORD  of  hosts,  to  Thee  we  raise 
Here  ah  prayer  an d  praise; 
Thou  Thy  people's  hearts  prepare 

Here  to   meet  for  praise   and    prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  Thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread; 

Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blessed, 
May  the  laid  to  rest. 

63  715 


1)  E  1)  I  C  A  T  IONS. 

3  Here  to  Thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land;' 
Here  reveal  Thy   mercy  sure, 
While  the   sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah!    earth  and  sky 
To  the   joyful  sound  reply; 
Hallelujah!    hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

630  C.  M.  Reed. 

THE   SPIRIT  INVOKED. 

1  SPIRIT  divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  this  house  Thy  home ; 
Descend  with   all  Thy  gracious  power, 
Oh!    come,   Great  Spirit,  come! 

2  Come  as  the  light  :     to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  wo, 
And  lead   us  in   the  paths  of  life, 
Where  all   the   righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire;   and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame ; 
Let  our  whole   soul  an  offering  be, 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the   dew;    and   sweetly  bless 

This  consecrated  hour; 
May  barrenness  rejoice  to  own 
Thy  fructifying  power. 

5  Come  as  a  dove;   and  spread   Thy  wings, 

The   wings   of  peaceful  love: 
And  let  the   church   on  earth  become 
Blessed  as  the  church  above. 

74:6 


ERECTION    OF   A    CHURCH. 

6  (Join.  .'.hid   with   u rushiug  sound/* 

And   Pentecostal  grace, 
That  all  of  women    born  may   . 
The  glory  of  Thy  face. 

7  Spirit  divine,   attend  our  prayer. 

And  make  this  house  Thy  hon 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious 

Oh!  come,  Great   Spirit,   coi 

631  L  M.  I  '  idge. 

BIRTH   PLACE    OF   SAINTS. 

1  THIS  house,  0  Lord,  for  Thee  we  n 
Long  may  it  echo  with  Thy  praise; 
And  Thou,   descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  Thy  gi 

2  Hear  let  the  great  Redeemer  reig   . 
With  all  the   _     ries  of  His  train; 
While  power  divine  His  word  atten 
To  conquer  fo(:<  and  cheer  His  frien 

3  And  in  the   great  decisive   day. 
When  Tliou  the  nations  shalt  survey. 
May  it  before  the  world  appear. 
That  crowds   were  born  to  glory  here. 

632  C.  M.  Pratt's   i 

DEDICATION. 

1  WITHIN  this  house,   0  Lord  our  G< 

In  glory  now  appear ; 
Make  it  a  place  of  Thine  abod  . 
And  shed  Thy  blessings  here. 

2  When  we  Thine   awful  seat  surround, 

Thy  Spirit,   Lord,  impart ; 
And  let  Thy   gospel's  joyful  sound 
With  power  reach  every  heart. 

747 


DEDICATIONS. 

3  Here  let   the   Mind  their  sight   obtain, 

Here  give  the   mourners  rest ; 
Let  Jesus  here  triumphant   reign, 
Enthroned   in  every   breast. 

4  Here  let  the   voice  of  sacred  joy 

And  humble   prayer  arise; 
Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ. 
In   realms  beyond  the  skies. 


633  c.  M.  -Nkwton, 

OPENING   A   irOUSE   OF   WORSHIP. 

1  O  SHEPHERD  of  Thy  people,  hear; 

Thy   presence   now   display  :  , 

Thou  that   hast   given   a   house  of  prayer. 
Now  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Within  these    wails,    let   holy  peace 

And   love  and   concord   dwell; 
Here  give  the   troubled   conscience  ease  ; 
The   wounded    spirit   heal. 

3  May   we  in   faith   receive  Thy   word. 

In  faith   present    our  prayers  ; 
And  in  the   presence   of  the  Lord 

Unbosom    all    our  cares. 

4  And  mav  the   gospels  joyful   sound. 

By  Thine  almighty  grace, 

Awaken   slumbering  sinners  round 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 


74S 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

634  L  M.  Km. 

MORNING  THANKSGIVING. 

1  WAKE  and  lift  up  thyself,   my  heart. 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  on  wearied  sing 
High  praises  to  th"   eternal  King. 

2  All  praise  to  Thee,   who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed   m  I  slept; 
Grant   Lord,   when   1   from   death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life 

3  Lord !  I  my  I  i  Thee  renew, 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning 

Guard  my  first   springs  of  thought  and 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,   control,   sugg   st,   this  day. 
All  I  design,   or  do,   or  say; 

That  all  my  powers,   with  all  their  might. 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

635  S.  M.  E.  Scott. 

A  MORNING   HYMN. 

1  SEE  how  the  mounting  sun 
Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 

And   wide  proclaim-   his 

With  every   brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would   my  rising  - 

Her  heavenly  Parent    si    _  : 
And  to  her  great  Original, 

Her  humble  tribute  bring. 

63*  749 


MORNING-    AND    EVENING. 

3  Serene   I  laid  me  down 
Beneath  His  guardian  care ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind   Preserver  near ! 

4  Thus  doth   Thine   arm  support, 
This  weak   defenceless  frame ; 

But  whence  such  favours,  Lord,  to   me 
All  worthless  as  I  am? 

5  Oh !  how   shall  I  repay 
The  bounties  of  my  God? 

This  feeble   spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pleasing,   painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  to  Thy  cross 
I  bring  my   sacrifice ; 

Cleansed  by  Thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My   life   I   would  anew 
Devote,   O  Lord,  to  Thee : 

And  in  Thy   service  wish  to  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

036  C.  M.  Watts. 

A  MORNING  SONG. 

1  ONCE  more,   my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes ; 
Once  more,  my   voice,  thy  tribute  pay. 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  His  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound ; 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  He  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

750 


fil  0  R  X  I  N  G . 

3  'Tis  He  supports  my  mortal  frame; 

My  tongue  shall   speak   His  praise: 
My   sins  would   rouse   His   wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet   His   wrath   delays. 

4  On  a  poor  worm  Thy  power  might  tread. 

And   1  could  ne'er  Withstand; 

Thy  justice  might  have  crushed  me  dead, 
But   mercy   held    Thine  hand. 

5  A  thousand    wretched  souls  are  fled, 

Since  the  last   setting  sun ; 
And  yet  Thou  lengthenest  out  my  thread, 
And   yet  my   moments  run. 

6  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  he  Thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light ; 
Then   shall  my   sun   in   smiles  decline. 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

637  <  '•  M<  Watts. 

FOR  MORNING   AND    EVENING. 

1  HOSAXXA,   with  a  cheerful   sound, 

To  God's  upholding  hand, 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend   us  round. 
And  yet  secure   we   stand. 

2  That   was  a   most  amazing  Power 

That  raised   us   with   a  word; 
And  every  day,   and   every  hour, 
We  lean   upon  the  Lord. 

2  The  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 
And  angels  guard  the  room; 
We  wake,   and  we  admire  the  bed 
That  was  not   made  our  tomb. 

751 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

4  The  rising   morning-  can't  assure 

That  we   shall    end  the  day; 
For  death    stands   ready  at   the  door, 
To  take   our  lives  away. 

5  Our  breath   is  forfeited  by  sin, 

To  God's   avenging  law; 
We  own  Thy   grace,  immortal  King! 
In  every  gasp   we  draw. 

6  God  is  our   sun,   whose  daily  light 

Our   joy   and   safety  brings; 
Our  feeble  flesh   lies  safe  at  night, 
Beneath   His  shady  wings. 

638  L.   M.  Edmeston, 

SABBATH   EVENING.        » 

1  ANOTHER  day  has  passed    along, 

And  we  are   nearer  to  the  tomb: 
Nearer  to   join   the  heavenly  song, 
Or  hear  the  last  eternal  doom. 

2  Sweet  is  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve, 

And  soft  the   sunbeams  lingering  there; 

For  these  blessed  hours  the  world  I  leave, 

Wafted  on   wings  of  faith  and  prayer. 

3  The  time,   how   lovely   and  how  still ; 

Peace   shines   and   smiles  on  all  below; 
The  plain,   the   stream,   the  wood,  the  hill, 
All  fair   with   evening's  setting   glow. 

4  Season   of  rest ;    the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet    calm,   and  melts  in   love; 
And  while  these   sacred   moments  roll, 
Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 

752 


E  N I N  G . 

5  Xor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long; 
Our   pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod, 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, 
The  endless  Sabbath   of  our  God, 

639  7^-  Hastings, 
evening  hymn. 

1  XOW  from  labour  and   from   care, 

Evening    shades  have   set  me  free; 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer. 

Lord,   I  would  converse  with  Thee: 
Oh!    behold  me   from  above; 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Sin  and  sorrow,   guilt   and  woe, 

Wither  all  ray   earthly  joys: 
Naught   can  charm   me  here  below 

But  my   Saviour's  melting  voice: 
Lord,  forgive.   Thy  grace  restore. 
Make  me  Thine  for  evermore. 

3  For  the  blessings   of  this  day. 

For  the   mercies   of  this  hour, 
F«>r  the  gospel's  cheering  ray. 

For  the   Spirit's   quickenine;  power. 
Grateful  notes  to  Thee  I  raise, 
Oh  '.    accept  my   song  of  praise. 

640  L-   M.  Steele, 

AX   EVENING   SOXG. 

1  GREAT  God,  to   Thee  my  evening*  song 

With  humble  gratitude  I  raise; 
Oh!    let  Thy   mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
An  1  liil   my   heart    with   lively  praise! 

2  My   days   unclouded   as   they  pass. 

And  every  gentle   rolling  hour 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  Thy   love  and   power. 

753 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,   wretched  heart, 

Too  oft  regardless  of  Thy  love, 

Ungrateful,  can  from  Thee  depart, 

And,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus:    His  dear   name  alone 
I  plead  for    pardon,   gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 

5  Let  this  blessed  hope  mine  eyelids  close, 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame: 
Safe  in  Thy   care   may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  Thy  name. 

641  C.  M.  Maso*. 

THE    EVENING   SACRIFICE. 

1  NOW,  from  the  altar  of  our  heart.-. 

Let  flames  of  love  arise; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up, 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied, 

Have' made  up  all  this  day: 
Minutes  came   quick,   but  mercies  were 
More   swift  and  free  than  they. 

3  Xew  time,   new  favour,   and  new  joys. 

Do  a  new  song  require: 
Till  we  shall  praise   Thee  as  we   would. 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

4  Lord  of  our  days,   whose  hand  hath  set 

Xew  time   upon  our  score: 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more* 

75i 


SATURDA  V    EV  i:  N  ING. 
642  0.  M.  Kirk  White. 

EVENING  WORSHIP. 

1  O  LORD,   another  day  has  flown, 

And   we,   a  lonely  band, 
Are  met  once  more  before  Thy  throne, 
To  bless  Thy  fostering  hand. 

2  And  wilt  Thou   bend  a  listening  ear 

To  praises  low  as  ours.'* 
Thou  wilt !    for  Thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And  Jesus,  Thou  Thy  smiles  wilt  deign, 

As  we  before  Thee  pray; 
For  Thou 'didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are  less  than  they, 

4  Oh!    let  Thy  grace  perform  its  part, 

And  let  contention  cease; 
And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace ! 

5  Thus  chastened,  cleansed,  entirely  Thine, 

A  flock    by  Jesus  led  ; 
The  sun   of  holiness  shall  shine 
In  glory  on  our  head. 

6  And  Thou  wilt  turn  our  wandering  feet, 

And  Thou  wilt  bless  our  way; 
Till  worlds  shall  fade,  and  faith  shall  greet 
The  dawn  of  lasting  day. 

{J43  ^s-  Newton, 

SATURDAY  EVENING. 

1   SAFELY  through  another  week, 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek 

On  th'  approaching  Sabbath  day: 

Day  of  all  the   week  best, 

Emblem   of  eternal  rest.  755 


THE    YEAR. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each   hour 

Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand: 
Guarded  by  Almighty  power, 

Fed,  and  guided  by  His  hand : 
Though  ungrateful  we  have  been, 
Only  made  returns  of  sin. 

3  While   we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  Thy   reconciled   face, 

Shine  away  our  sin  and  shame : 
From  our  worldly   cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  night  with  Thee. 

4  When  the  morn   shall  bid  us  rise, 

May  we  feel  Thy  presence  near ; 
May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

When  we  in  Thy  house  appear: 
There  afford  us  Lord  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

5  May  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Conquer  sinners,   comfort  saints; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  for  all   complaints : 
Thus  may   all   our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 


THE    YEAR. 

644  C.  M.  Watts. 

FRAIL    LIFE    AND    SUCCEEDING    ETERNITY. 

1  THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name ! 
And  humbly  own  to  Thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame  , 
WThat  dying  worms  are  we ! 

756 


N  E  W     V  EA  R. 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  months  and   -.lays  in-  reas    : 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  the  small  number  h 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  at  first  it  gave  ! 
Whatever  we  do,   where'er  we 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground 

To  push  us  to  the  toi 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Great  God  !  on   what  a  slender  thread 

Hangs  everlasting  things  ! 
Tlf  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble   strings  ! 

6  Infinite  joy   or  endless  woe 

Attends  on   every   breath  ; 
Ami  yet  how   unconcerned  we  go, 
Upon  the   brink  of  death  ! 

7  Waken,   0  Lord,   our  drowsy   sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road; 

And   if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

645  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

XEW    YEAR. 

1  GOD  of  our  lives.   Thy   constant  care 
With  blessings  crowns  each  opening  year; 
Our  guilty  lives  Thou   dost  prolong, 
Awake  anew  our  annual   song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the   dead. 
Since  from  this  day  the  changing  sun, 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run  ! 
6±  757 


THE     YE  A  R  . 

3  Oui'  breath  is  Thine,  eternal  God ; 
'Tis  Thine  to  fix  cur  souls'  abode; 
We  hold  our  lives  from  Thee  alone, 
On  earth,   or  in  the  world  unknown. 

4  To  Thee  our  spirits  we  resign; 

Make  them  and  own  them  still  as  Thine  ; 
So  shall  they  smile  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

(346  L.  M.  Shoveller 

PRAYER  FOR  THE  NEW  YEAR. 

1. BLESSED  be  th1  eternal  Infinite! 

Whose  skill  conducts  this  rolling  sphere; 
\Vho  rules  our  day,   who  guards  our  night, 
And  guides  the   swift  revolving  year  1 

2  Our  race  are  falling  everv   hour. 

While  we  distinguished  yet   appear; 
'T  is  of  Thy  matchless  love  and  power, 
That  we  are  spared  another  year. 

3  Oh  !  for  a  sweet  refreshing  time ; 

Saviour!  Thy  people  wish  Thee  near; 
Come  and  our  joys  shall  be  sublime, 
While  we  begin  another  year. 

4  May  Thy  good  Spirit  be  our  guide, 

While  thus   we   stay   as  pilgrims  here; 
"Nor  let  us  from  our  God  backslide, 
As  we  have  done  the  former  year. 

5  Strengthen  our  faith,  increase  our  love, 

Fill  us  with  godly,  filial  fear. 
And  to  Thy  waiting  children  prove 

Thv  grace  through  everv  fleeting  Year. 

758 


NEW    YE  Alt. 

6  This  truth  impress  on  every  soul, 

That  vast  eternity  is  near ; 
That  time's  swift  moments  onward  roll, 
To  bring  the  last,  the  closing  year. 

7  When  nature  in   a   blaze  shall  die. 

Or  deatli  conclude  our  being  here  ; 
Then  to  our  Jesus  may  we  fly, 
To  spend  a  never-ending  year. 

(347  L.  Mi  Doddridge, 

COMMITTING  THE    NEW   YEAR    TO    GOD. 

1  GREAT  God,   we  sing  that   mighty  hand, 
By  which  supported,   still  we  stand ; 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows. 
Let  mercy  crown   it  till  it  close. 

2  By   day,  by  night,   at    home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  His  incessant   bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  P'ratefal  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,    all  to  us   unknown, 

We  to  Thy  guardian   care  commit, 
And  peaceful   leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In   scenes  exalted   or  depressed, 

Be  Thou  our  joy,   and  Thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When   death   shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  silence  these  our  mortal  tongues, 
Our  helper,  God,   in  whom  we  trust. 
In  better  worlds,  our  souls  shall  boast. 

759 


THE    YEAR. 
648  ^s-  Newton. 

WE   SPEND     OUK  YEARS  AS  A  TALE. 

1  WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here. 

2  Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They   have  done  with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But   how  little,  none  can  know. 

3  As  the  winged  arrow  flies, 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies, 
Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind: 

4  Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream; 
Upwards,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

5  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view. 

6  Bless  Thy  word  to  young  and  old; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's   love ; 
And  when   life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

(J4:9  8s.,  Vs.  and  4s.  Bulmer. 

NEW  YEAR. 

1  THROUGH  another  year  conducted, 
Unto  Thee  our  song  we  raise; 
For  Thy  rich  unbounded   kindness 
Thee  we  humbly  join  to  praise: 

Lord,   assist  us 
Still  to  walk    in   wisdom's  ways. 

760 


SEASONS. 

2  While  again   wc  bow  before  Thee, 

Using  here  the  means  of  gi 
While  iu   worship   we  adore    Thee, 
In  this  oft-frequented  place, 

Oh!    permit   us 
To  behold    the  Saviour's  face. 

3  While  the   word   of  life  is  preached, 

May  Thy  Spirit  now  descend; 

Thus  enlivened,   thus   distinguished, 

May  this  year  iu   mercy   end; 
And  Jehovah 

Be  our  everlasting  Friend. 

650  L  51  Dobeli/s  Coll* 

THE  SEASONS. 

1  THY  providence,  great  God,  we  praise; 
How  good  and  great  are  all  Thy  ways! 
Thy  bounty  crowns  our  passing  years, 

And  dissipates  our  anxious  fears. 

2  Thy  promise   stands  for  ever  fast, 
While  sun,  and  moon,  and  earth  shall  last ; 
The  laws  of  seasons  shall  endure 

Till  time  and  stars  are  known  no  more. 

3  Summer  and   winter,   cold  and  heat, 
And  night  and  day  in  order  meet ; 
Seed-time  and  harvest,  each  succeed, 
To  prove  Thy  love,  supply  our  need. 

4  When  years  are  past,  and  seasons  o'er, 
We  still  shall  prove  Thy  covenant  sure; 
And  in  the  shining  realms  above 
Adore  Thy  goodness  and  Thy  love. 

tfl*  761 


THE    YEAR. 

651  C.  M.  Steele, 

SPRING. 

1  WHEN  beauty   clothes  the  fertile  vale, 

And   birds  their  chorus  sing. 
And  fragrance   breathes  in  every  gale, 
How  sweet  the   day   of  spring! 

2  Oh !    let   my    inmost   heart  confess. 

With  grateful  joy  and  love, 

The  bounteous  hand  that  deigns  to  blest 
The  garden,   field  and  grove. 

3  Inspired   to  praise,    my    soul  would  join 

lad  nature's   cheerful  song: 
While   love   and   gratitude  combine 
To  tune   my  joyful  tongue. 

i   And  faith  exult-,  that  yet  the  spring 
Of  righteousness  and  praise, 
Our  Saviour,   God,   will   surely  bring, 
And  in  all  nations  raise. 

652  C.  M.  Xeedham. 

THE  JOY    OF    THE   HARVEST. 

1  TO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

My  soul,  wake  ail  thy  powers  : 
He  calls,   and  at  His  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest-hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the   earth  He  keeps ; 

My  tongue   His  kindness  sing; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop ; 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  ao-ain  in  hope. 

762 


II  A  R  V  EST. 

4  Tim*  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  : 

Smile  on  my  son],  and  with  Thy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

5  Then  in  the   last  great  harvest,   I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop ; 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sowed  in  hope. 

(353  L.  M.  Dobeli/s  Coll 

HARVEST    SONG. 

1  GREAT  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 

And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year ; 
Thy  favour  still  has  crowned  our  days, 
And  we  would  celebrate  Thy  praise. 

2  The  harvest   song  would  we  repeat ; 

Thou  givest  us  the  finest  wheat ; 
The  joys  of  harvest   we  have  known  : 
The  praise,   0  Lord,  is  all  Thine  own. 

3  Our  tables   spread,   our  garners  stored, 
Oh!  give  us  hearts  to  bless  Thee,  Lord; 
Forbid  it,  Source  of  light  and  love, 

That   hearts  and  lives   should  barren  prove. 

4  Another  harvest   comes  apace; 

Hipen   our  spirits  by  Thy  grace, 
That   we  may   calmly  meet  the  blow, 
The  sickle   gives   to   lay  us  low. 

5  That   so,   when  angel  reapers  come 

To  gather  sheaves  to  Thy  blessed  home, 
Our  spirits  may   be  born   on  high, 
To  Thy  safe  garner  in  the  sky. 

763 


T  11  E    Y  E  A  R  • 

654  L.   M.  Beddome.' 

HARVEST    IMPROVED. 

1  LIFT  up  your  joyful  eyes,  and  see, 

A  plenteous  harvest  all  around, 
The  crop  matured  and  not  a  grain 
Shall  useless  fall  upon  the  ground. 

2  A  harvest  of  immortal  souls, 

Prepare'!  by  sovereign  grace  and  power; 
Nor  heat  nor  cold,  nor  winds  nor  storms, 
Shall   hurt,   nor  birds   of  prey   devour. 

3  An  arm  divine  protects  the  saints. 

Omniscience  rests  on    their  abode; 
Christ   will   conduct  them  safely  home, 
Their  kind  Protector  and  their  God. 

4  0  happy  day,   when  every  sheaf. 

Ripened  for  glory  shall  be  found ; 
When  all  the  saints  are  gathered  in, 
The  j«>y  of  harvest  shall  resound! 

655  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

THE   SEASONS   CROWNED   WITH   GOODNESS. 

1  ETERXAL  Source  of  every  joy! 
Thy  praise  shall  every  voice  employ, 
While  in  Thy  temple  we  appear 

To  hail  Thee  sovereign   of  the  year, 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  Thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies, 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  Thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  and   **»eer  the  vine. 

T6i 


A  C  T  u  :>i  s  • 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores; 
While   winters,  softened   by  Thy  care, 
No  face  of  want   or  horror   wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,   and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive   songs  of  praise; 

And  be  the  grateful   homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  Thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And   circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till   to  those  brighter  courts  we  soar 
Where   days   and   years  revolve  no   more. 

656  8s.  and  7s.         Bishop  Horne, 

\UTUMN. 

1  SEE  the  leaves  around  us  falling. 

Dry   and   withered,   to  the  ground; 
Thus  to  thoughtless   mortals  calling, 
In  a  sad  and   solemn  sound. 

2  ".Sons  of  Adam,   once  in  Eden, 

Where,   like   us,   he   blighted  fell,. 
Hear  the   lesson   we  are  reading; 
Mark  the  awful   truth   we  tell. 

3  Youth,   on   length   of  days  presuming, 

Who  the   paths   of  pleasure  tread, 
View  us,   late   in    beauty   blooming. 
Numbered   now   among  the  dead. 

4  What  though    yet   no   losses  grieve  you. 

Gay    with    health   and  many   a  grace, 
Let  not   cloudless   skies  deceive  you; 
Summer  gives   to  autumn   place. 

5  Yearly   in   our  course  returning, 

Messengers   of  shortest    stay. 
Thus  we  preach   this  truth  concerning, 
Heaven  and   earth  shall  pass  away. 

7G5 


THE    YEAR. 

6  On  the  tree  of  life  eternal, 

Oh !  let  all  our  hopes  be  laid  ! 
This  alone,  for  ever  vernal, 

Bears  a  leaf  that  shall  not  fade. 

657  C.  M.  Stekle. 

WINTER. 

1  STERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 

Encircling  nature  round ; 
How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crowned ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams. 

And  light  and   warmth  depart ; 
And  drooping,   lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem   of  my  heart. 

3  My  heart,   where  mental  winter  reigns, 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confined  in  cold  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,   O  blissful  Sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul  reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness,   cheerful  day. 

5  Oh !  happy  state,   divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns ; 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains  ! 

6  Great  Source  of  light,  Thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore, 
And  guide  me  to  the  seat  of  day. 
Where   winter  frowns  no  more. 

166       — 


Y  0  0  T  II     A  N 


YOUTH    AND    AGE. 

658  S.  M.  Pratt's  Coll. 

PRAYER  FOR   GLIDA 

1  FROM  e  urKesI  life. 

have  shared ; 
And  stili  we  live         -     _   Thy   praii 
By  soi 

2  To   I  i  :iv   will, 

0  .  incline; 

A:.  I     '*  :•  the   paths  of  future  life, 
by   light  to  shine. 

3  While   I     _  /  -ruth. 
May  we  that   word  receiv 

And  Jesus1   name, 

In  that      Less*  I   :.;ime  belie 

4  Ol  -   never  ti 

.  i  broa  1  destrncth 

e  those  holy  paths  which  lead 
To  dory   an  I 

659  8.  M.  V:l.  IlTMsa. 

CALL  TO   YOUTH. 

1   MY  boo,  kn- 

Tny  fatih  I   obey  : 

Seek  His  _      ire  by  i.ight, 

Hi-    _  ;i    hand 

Be  may  be  fond, 
0       Reek  Him   while   II:'-  near; 

Serve   Him   with  all  thv  heart  and  mind, 

And   worship  Him   with  k 

m 


YOUTH    AND    AGE. 

3  If  thou  wilt  seek  His  face, 
His  ear  will  hear  thy   cry; 

Then  shalt  thou  find  His  mercy  sure, 
His  grace  for  ever  nigh. 

4  But  if  thou  leave  Thy  God, 
Nor  choose  the  path  to  heaven ; 

Then   shalt  thou  perish  in  thy  sins, 
And  never  be  forgiven. 

660  C.  M.  Beddome. 

DISCRETION. 

1  FRAIL  youth  are  in  a  slippery  path, 

Beset  with  mighty  foes ; 
Surrounded   with  disease  and  death, 
Unnumbered  sins  and  woes. 

2  Their  passions  war  against  the  soul, 

And  lead  their  feet  astray  ; 
Submitting  to  the  world's  control, 
They   shun  the  narrow  way. 

3  To  vanities  of  time  and  sense, 

Their  youthful  hearts  are  prone; 
How  difficult  to   draw  them  thence, 
To  seek  a  heavenly  crown  ! 

4  Great  God,  the   work  is  wholly  Thine, 

To  guide  our  erring  youth  ; 
Do  Thou  their  wandering  hearts  incline 
To  seek  the  ways  of  truth. 

5  Restrain  impetuous  passions,  Lord; 

Upward  direct  their  eyes ; 
Give  them  a  heart  to  know  Thy  word, 
And  all  Thy  counsels  prize. 

768 


YOUTH. 

661  C-   M-  DODDRIDGE 

YOUNG   INVITED   TO    CHRIST. 

1  YE  hearts,   with   youthful  vigour  warm, 

In  smiling   crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from   every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's   voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all   the  worlds  on  high, 

Stoops  to   converse  with  you  ; 
And  lays   His   radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul   that  longs  to  see  My  iace, 

Is  sure   My  love  to  gain  ; 
And  those  that   early  seek  My  grace 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once   compared   with   Thee  ■ 
What   beauty   should   command  my  love 
Like   what   in   Christ  I  see  -. 

5  Away,   ye  false,   delusive   toys, 

Vain  tempters   of  the  mind: 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice. 
And  here  true  bliss  I  find. 


662  C.  M.  Logan. 

IMPORTANCE    OF  THE    SEASON   OF   YOUTH. 

1  OH  !   in   the  morn   of  lite,  when  youth, 

With  vital   ardour  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest   charms, 
That  beauty   can  disclose  : 

2  Deep  in  thy   soul,  before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved. 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved : 
65  769 


TVti< 


YOUTH    AXD    AGE. 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine   of  thy  days; 
And  cares   and  toils,   in   endless  round, 
Encompass   all  thy  ways ; 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age, 

With  vain   regret,   deplore. 
And  sadly  muse   on  former  joys. 
That   now  return  no  more. 

5  True    wisdom,   early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest : 
Oh !  then  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
T*;>  make  its  evening  blessed  1 

663  8.  M. 

SWEETNESS   OF   EARLY   PIETY. 

1  SWEET  is  the  time  of  Spring, 
When  nature's  charms  appear  : 

The  birds  with  ceaseless  pleasure  sing, 
And  hail  the   opening  year. 

2  But   sweeter  far  the  spring 
Of  wisdom,   and  of  u'race, 

When  children  bless   and  praise  their  King, 
Who  loves  the  youthful  race. 

3  Sweet  is  the   dawn   of  day. 
When  light  just  streaks  the  sky. 

When   shades  and  darkness  pass  away, 
And  morning  beams  are  nigh. 

4  But  sweeter  far  the  dawn 
Of  piety  in  youth : 

When  doubt  and  darkness  are  withdrawn, 
Before  the  light  of  truth. 

770 


YOUTH. 

5  Sweet  is  the  early  dew, 
Which  gilds  the  mountain  tops ; 

And  decks  each  plant  and  flower  we  view, 
With  pearly,  glittering  drops. 

6  But  sweeter  far  the  scene, 
On  Ziou's  holy  hill ; 

When  there  the  dew  of  youth  is  seen, 
Its  freshness  to  distil. 

7  Sweet  is  the  opening  flower, 
Which  just  begins  to  bloom, 

Which,  every  day  and  every  hour, 
Fresh  beauties  will  assume. 

8  But  sweeter  that  young  heart, 
Where  faith,  and  love,  and  peace, 

Blossom  and  bloom  in  every  part, 
With  sweet  and  varied  grace. 

9  Oh !  may  life's  early  spring, 
And  morning,  ere  they  flee, 

Youth's  dew,   and  its  fair  blossoming, 
Be  given,  my  God,  to  Thee. 

664  L.  M.  Vil.  Hymns. 

YOUTH    WARNED. 

1  YE  lovely  bands  of  blooming  youth, 
Warned  by  the  voice  of  heavenly  truth, 
Now  yield  to  Christ  your  youthful  prime, 
With  all  your  talents  and  your  time. 

2  Think  on  your  end,  nor  thoughtless  say, 
"I'll  put  far  off  the  evil  day;" 

Ah !    not  a  moment 's  in  your  power, 
And  death  stands  ready  at  the  door. 

771 


YOUTH    AND    AGE. 

3  Eternity !    how  near  it  rolls, 
Count  the  vast  value  of  your  souls; 
Beware!    and  count  the  awful  cost, 
What  they  have  gained  whose  souls  are  lost, 

4  Pride,  sinful  pleasures,  lusts  and  snares, 
Beset  your  hearts,  your  eyes,  your  ears, 
Take. the  alarm,   the  danger  fly, 

Lord,  save  me,  be  your  earnest  cry. 

665  G.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

MIDDLE    AGE. 

1  AND  have  I  measured  half  my  days, 

•  And  half  my  journey  run, 
Nor  tasted  the  Redeemer's  grace, 
Nor  yet  my  work  begun? 

2  The  morning  of  my  life  is  past : 

The  noon  is  almost  o'er : 
The  night  of  death  approaches  fast, 
When  I  can  work  no  more. 

3  O  Thou,  who  seest  and  knowest  my  grief, 

Thyself  unseen,  unknown, 
In  mercy  help  my  unbelief, 
And  melt  my  heart  of  stone. 

4  Regard  me  with  a  gracious  eye, 

The  long-sought  blessing  give; 
And  bid  me,  at    the  point  to  die, 
Behold   Thy  face,  and  live. 

666  C.  M.  William's  Coll. 

PRAYER  OF  THE  AGED. 

1  ETERNAL  God!    enthroned  on  high! 
Whom  angel  hosts  adore: 
Who  yet  to  suppliant  dust  art  nigh, 
Thy  presence  I  implore. 

772 


AG  E. 

2  Oh!    guide  me  clown   the  steep  of  age, 
And  keep  my   passions  cool ; 
Teach   me   to  scan  the  sacred  page, 
And  practise  every  rule. 

3'  My  flying  years   time  urges  on, 
What 's  human   must  decay : 
My  friends,  my  young  companions,  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to   stay  ( 

4  Ah!    no,   then  soothe  the  mortal  hour, 
On  Thee  my  hope  depends; 
Support    me  with  almighty  power, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 


667  C.  M.  Logan. 

THE   AGED    RESTING   OX   GOD. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Father  of  mankind, 

On   Thee  my  hopes  remain; 
And  when  the  day   of  trouble  comes, 
I  shall  not  trust  in  vain. 

2  In  early  years   Thou   wast  my  Guide, 

And  of  my  youth  the  Friend ; 

And  as  my   days  began  with  Thee, 

With  Thee  my   days  shall  end. 

3  Thou  wilt  not  cast  me  off,  when  age 

And  evil   days  descend ; 
T]}Ou  wilt  not   leave  me  in  despair, 
To  mourn  my  latter  end. 

4  Therefore  in  life  I  '11  trust  to  Thee, 

In  death  I  will  adore; 
And  after  death  will  sing  Thy  praise, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 
65*  773 


MARINERS. 
MARINERS. 

668  8s->  ^s-  and  4s-  Seamen's  Hymns. 

FAR,  FAR  AT  SEA. 

1  STAR  of  peace  to  wanderers  weary, 

Bright  the  beams  that  smile  on  me*, 
Cheer  the  pilot's  vision  dreary, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

2  Star  of  hope,   gleam  on  the  billow, 

Bless  the  soul  that  sighs  for  Thee, 
Bless  the  sailor's  lonely  pillow, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

3  Star  of  faith,  when  winds  are  mocking 

All  his  toil,  he  flies  to  Thee; 
Save  him,  on   the  billows  rocking, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

4  Star  Divine,  oh  !   safely  guide  him, 

Bring  the  wanderer  home  to  Thee  ; 
Sore  temptations  long  have  tried  him, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

669  C.  M.  Sel.  Hymns. 

PRAYER    FOR    SEAMEN. 

1  WE  come,  0  Lord,  before  Thy  throne, 

And,  with  united  pleas, 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  seas. 

2  Oh!  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  Thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow 
Like  rain-drops  in  the  sea. 

3  Then  may  a  Saviours  dying  love 

Pour  peace  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above, 
Of  everlasting  rest.  774 


CHRISTIAN   VOYAGE. 

670  L-  M.  Watts. 

THE    SEAMA^S    SOXG. 

1  \VOULD  you  behold  the  worts  of  God, 
His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad  ? 
With  hardy  mariners  survey 

The   unknown  regions  of  the  sea. 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind; 
Till  God   command,   and  tempests  rise, 
That   heave   the   ocean  to   the  sk.'es. 

3  When  land  is  far.   and   death  is  nigh, 
Bereaved  of  hope,  to  God  they  cry  ; 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 
And  send-   salvation  in  dist 

4  He  bids  the  wind-  their  wrath  assuage. 

And  stormy  tempests  cease  to  rage  : 
The  grateful   band  their  feai      _         o'er, 
And  hail  with  joy  their  native  shore. 

5  Oh  !  may  the   sons  of  men  record 
The   wondrous   goodness  of  the  Lord; 
Let  them  their   purest   offerings  bring, 
And  in   His   church  His  glory  sing. 

671  H.  ML  Toplady's  Coll. 

THE    CHRISTIAN'S    VOYAGE. 

1  JESUS,  at  Thy   command, 

I  launch  into  the  deep, 
And   leave   my   native  land, 

Where  >in  lulls  all  asleep; 
For  Thee  1  fain   would  all  resign, 
And  sail  to  heaven  with  Thee  and  Thine, 

775 


NATIONAL. 

2  What  though  the  seas  are  broad  ? 

What  though  the  waves  are  strong  ? 
What  though  tempestuous  storms 

Distress  me  all  along  ? 
Yet  what  are  seas  or  stormy  wind, 
Compared  to  Christ,  the  sinner's  Friend? 

3  Christ  is  my  Pilot  wise, 

My  compass  is  His  word, 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 

While  I  have  such  a  Lord: 
I  trust  His  faithfulness  and  power, 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

4  Though  rocks  and  quicksands  deep 

Through  all  my  passage  lie ; 
Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep 

And  guide  me  with  His  eye; 
How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop, 
That  bears-  the  world  and  all  things  up  ? 

5  Come,  heavenly  wind,  and  blow 

A  prosperous  gale  of  grace, 
To  waft  me  from  below, 

To  heaven,  my  destined  place  : 
Then,  in  full  sail,  my  port  I'll  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 


NATIONAL. 
672  L.  M.  Davies. 

ON   A  NATIONAL  FAST  IN  WAR. 

1  WHILE  o'er  our  guilty   land,  O  Lord, 
We  view  the  terrors  of  the   sword, 
Oh  !  whither  shall   the  helpless   fly  ? 
To  whom,   but  Thee,   direct  their  cry  ? 

776 


FAST    DAY. 

2  The  suffering  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Arc  grown  familiar  to  Thine  ears: 
Oft   has  Thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  tear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  On  Thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call, 
Before  Thy   throne  of  grace  we  fall; 
And  is  there  no  deliverance  there? 
And  must  we   perish  in  despair? 

4  See,  we  repent,   we  weep,   we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken   God  we  turn ; 

Oh  !  spare   our  guilty   country,   spare 

The  church,  which  Thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  Thy  grace,  indulgent  God, 
We  plead  Thv   Soil's   atoning  blood, 
We  plead  Thy  gracious  promises  : 
And  are  they   unavailing  pleas  1 

6  These  pleas,   presented  at  Thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down, 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

673  I*  M.  Beddomh. 

A  PRAYER    FOR    PEACE. 

1  WAR,  horrid  war,  deep  stained  in  blood, 

Still  pours  its  havoc  through  our  land; 
Almighty  God,  restrain  the  flood  ; 

Say  "  't  is  enough  !  "  and  stay  Thine  hand. 

2  Let  peace  descend   with  balmy  wing, 

And  all  her  blessings  round  us  shed ; 
Our  liberties  be  well  secured, 

And  commerce  lift  its  fainting  head. 

777 


NATION  Air. 

3  Let  the  loud  cannon  cease  to  roar, 

The  warlike  trump  no  longer  sound; 
The  din  of  arms  be  heard  no  more, 
Nor  human  blood  pollute  the  ground. 

4  Let  hostile  troops  drop  from  their  hands, 

The  useless  sword,  the  glittering  spear ; 
And  join  in  friendship's  sacred  bands, 
Xor  one  dissentient  voice  be  there. 

5  Thus  save,  O  Lord,  a  sinking  land  ; 

Millions  of  tongues  shall  then  adore, 
Resound  the  honours  of  Thy  name, 

And  spread  Thy  praise  from  shore  to  shore. 

674  C.  M.  Steele. 

HUMILIATION  FOR  NATIONAL  SINS. 

1  SEE,  gracious  Lord,  before  Thy  throne, 

Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 
'Tis  on  Thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes    depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  Thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  How  changed,  alas!    For  truths  divine, 

See  error,  guilt  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name ! 

4  Oh !  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  Thy  resistless  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  Thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 

778 


THANKSGIV1  N 

5  Then,  should   insulting  foes  invade, 
We  shall  not  sink  in  I 

f  never-failing  aid, 
Since  God,  our  G<jd,  is  near. 

675  C.  It  Leech:  Watt*. 

A  PRAYER  DURING    GENERAL   SICKXES- 

1  DEATH,  with  his  dread  commission  sealed, 

Now   hastens  t<:>  his  arms : 
In  awful   state  he  takes  the  field, 
And   sounds   his  dire  alarms. 

2  Attendant  plagues  around  him  throng. 

And  wait  his  high  command  : 
And  pains,   and  dying  groans,  obey 
The  signal  of  his  hand. 

3  With  cruel   force  he  scatters  round 

His  shafts   of  deadly  power : 
While  the  grave  waits  his  destined  prey, 
Impatient  to   devour. 

4  Diseases  are  Thy  servants.  Lord, 

They  come  at   Thy  command: 
We'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word, 
Against  Thv  chastening  hand. 

5  Yet.  may  we  plead  with  humble  cries, 

Remove  Thy   sharp  rebuke- : 
Our  strength  consumes,  our  spirit  dies, 
Through   Thy  repeated  strokes. 

6  In  anger,   Lord,  rebuke  us  not, 

Withdraw  these  dreadful  storms: 
Nor  let  Thy  fury  grow  so  hot, 
Against  poor  feeble  worms. 

779 


NATIONAL. 

7  Oh  !  hear  when  dust  and  ashes  speak, 
And  pity  all  our  pain ; 
Oh  !  save  us,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake, 
And  send  us  health  again. 

676  C.  M.  Gibbons. 

THANKSGIVING    FOR    VICTORY. 

1  TO  Thee,  who  reignest  supreme  above, 

And  reignest  supreme  below, 
Thou  God  of  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
\Ve  our  successes  owe. 

2  The  thundering  horse,  the  martial  band, 

Without  Thine  aid  wrere  vain ; 

And  victory  flies  at  Thy  command 

To  crown  the  bright  campaign. 

3  Thv  mio'htv  arm,  unseen,  was  nio-h, 

When  we  our  foes  assailed ; 
'Tis  Thou  hast  raised  our  honours  high, 
And  o'er  their  hosts  prevailed. 

4  Their  mounds,  their  camps,  their  lofty  towrers 

Into  our  hands  are  given ; 
Not  from  desert  nor  strength  of  ours, 
But  through  the  grace  of  heaven. 

5  The  Lord  of  hosts,  our  Helper,  lives  ; 

His  name  be  ever  blessed : 
'T  is  His  own  arm  the  victory  gives ; 
He  grants  His  people  rest. 

677  L.  M.  Steele. 

THANKSGIVING  FOR  NATIONAL  PEACE. 

1  GREAT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
A  word  of  Thine  almighty  breath 
Can  sink  the  world,  or  bid  it  rise: 
Thv  smile  is  life,  Thy  frown   is  death. 

780 


Til  A  NKSG1  V  IN  G  . 

2  When  angry   nations  rush  to  an 

And  rage,  an  and  tumult  reigi  ; 

And   war  res  dire  alaring, 

AnJ   slaughter  spreads  tbe  hostile  plain; 

3  Thy   sovereign  eye   lo  down, 

And  marks  th  I  bounds  theif 

er : 
Thy  word   the  angry   i 

And  noise  and  war  are  heard  no  more. 

4  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing, 

Swe  with  her  what  blessings  tied. 

Glad 

Reviving  lifts  her  hi 

5  7'  I,   and  wise,  and  right  ous   Lord, 

All  move  subi 
An  I  await  Thy  word, 

And    Thy  fulfil. 

C  To  The-  we   p; 

Thy  kind  protection   si 

r  hearts,  and  lives,  anal  tongues, 
Thy   g      In  .  3  . 

678  C.  M.  Doddridge 

THANKSGIVING  FOR   HEALTH   AFTER   PESTILENCE. 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  li    .  hand, 

In  this  late  chastening  stroke; 
An  I,   sin  .   smarted  by  Thy  rod, 

Thy  presence  we   invoke. 

2  To  Thee   in  our  distress  we  cried, 

And  Thou   hast  bowed  Thine  ear; 
The  pestilence  Thou  hast  removed, 
And  brought   deliverance  near. 
66  7S1 


N  A  T  I  O  N  A  L  . 

3  Unfold,  ye  gates  of  righteousness; 

That,   with  the  pious  throng, 
We  may  record  our  solemn  vows, 

And  tune  our  grateful  song. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord  !   who  stayed  the  sword. 

And  said,   k,it  is  enough;71 
Praise  to  the  Lord  !   who  makes  His  saints 
Triumphant   e'en  in   death. 

5  Our  God,  in  Thine  appointed  hour 

Those  heavenly  gates  display ; 
Where  pain  and  sickness,  fear  and  death, 
For  ever  flee  away. 

6  There,  while  the  nations  of  the  blessed, 

With  raptures,   bow  around; 
Our  anthems  to   delivering  grace, 
In  sweeter  strains  shall  sound. 

679  8s.  Hastings 

THANKSGIVING. 

1  LET  gratitude  waken  the  song, 

And  swell  the    harmonious  lyre, 
Let  praise  the   sweet  anthem  prolong, 

And  joy  every   bosom   inspire! 
What  favours  around   us  have  flowed, 

Unmeasured,  unspeakably  great, 
By  Heaven  in   rich   mercy  bestowed 

On  man  in  his  fallen   esta 

2  The  earth   with  rich  verdure  is  crownedr 

The  fruits  in  their  fulness  appear, 
The  songs  of  the   reapers  resound, 

And  plenty  encircled  the  year; 
The  blessings  of  freedom  are  ours, 

And  knowledge  and  virtue  increase, 
No  foe   is  invading  our  shores, 

We  live  with  the  nations  at  peace, 

782 


-WELL    Til  L    A  XT  II  EM. 

3  The  sound  of  the   gospel   is  beard; 

The  Scriptures  their  treasures  m 
While  thousands  believe  in  tlic   word, 

More  precious  than  silver  i 
No  fi<  r  iutions  arise. 

The  heart  and  the  c  e  to  hind : 

That  wisdom   which  heaven  suj 

The  weakest  believer  may  find. 

4  Let  gratitude  waken  1 1  i  t>  song, 

And  swell  the   harmonious  lyre, 

Let  praise  the   sweet   anthem  pr<  long, 
And  joy  every   bosom  inspire: 

A  nation  so  favoured  of  God, 
Should  ever  acknowledge  His  I. 

Should  send  His  salvation  abroad, 
His  gospel  to   every   land. 

680  "-•  Hartford  Seu 

swell  the   anthem. 

1  SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song, 
Praises  to  our  God  bel     _  : 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praises  to   our  heavenly  K:    _ 

2  Blessings  from   His  liberal  hand, 
Flow  around   this  happy  land: 
Guarded  by   His  watchful  eye. 

Peace  and   freedom   we  enjoy. 

3  Here,  beneath  a   virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey: 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod, 
Ever  own   and   worship  God. 

783 


NATION  A  L . 

681  6s.  and  4s.  Strc 

INDEPENDENCE     ODE. 

1  FREEMEN,  awake  the  song! 
Gladly  the   strain  prolong, 

Welcome   this  day  ! 
It  tells  of  glory   won, 
By  deeds  of  valour  done  ; 
Shout  till  the   setting  sun 

Sheds  its  last   ray. 

2  Our  happy   land  we  sing, 
Your  joyful   tribute  bring, 

The  song  to  swell ; 
Sing  of  our  country's  worth, 
The  place  of  freedom's  birth, 
The  noblest   spot   on  earth ; 

Her  blessings  tell. 

3  Tell  how  Jehovah's  care, 
Guarded   our  blessings  rare, 

Till  this  bright   hour: 
And  still  secure   from  harm, 
Held  by  His  mighty  arm, 
And  free  from   all  alarm, 

We  trust   His  power. 

4  Science  her  power  exerts, 
And  treasures   rich   imparts: 

Ennobling  truth. 
Whence  holy   influence  springs, 
Upon    her   heaven-plumed   wingr 
Brio-lit  burnished  armour  brings, 

To  guard   our  youth. 

784 


If  A  R  R  I  A  Q  E  . 

5  Our  youth,  our  country's  gems, 
Their  lustre  brightly   beams 

For  coming  davs : 

Let  virtue's  wreath  be  twined 
Round  each  :   and  every  mind. 
The  lamp  of  knowledge  find, 
To  gild  their  ways. 

6  May  blessed  religion's  light, 
Unfading,  changeless,  bright, 

Their  guide-star  be : 

And,  as  to  age  they   move, 
Our  Father's  arm   of  love 

Guide   them   to   realms   above, 
Where  all  arc  free. 


MARRIAGE. 
682  ( '•  M.  Berridge. 

A   AVEDDING   HYMN. 

1  SINCE  Jesus  freely   did  appear 

To  grace  a  marriage   feast  ; 
Dear  Lord,  we  ask  Thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the   bridal    pair   loot   down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands; 
Their  union   with  Thy   favour  crown, 

And   bless  the   nuptial   bands. 

3  With  rifts  of  (Trace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all    rich    dowries   best; 
Their  substance  bless;   and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten   all   the   rest. 
66*  785 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they,  with  christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  Oh  !  may  each  soul  assembled  herey 

Be  married,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Clad  in  Thy  robes,  made  white  and  fair, 
To  spend  eternity. 

683  L.  M.  Proud. 

THEY  SHALL  BE  ONE. 

1  WITH  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing 
The  praises  of  our  God  and  King; 
For  He  alone  can  minds  unite 

Li   mutual  love  and  pure  delight. 

2  Oh  !  may  this  pair  increasing  find 
Substantial  pleasures  of  the  mind; 
Happy  in  all  things  may  they  be, 
And  both  united,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

3  So   may  they  live,   as  truly   one, 

And  when  their  work  on  earth  is  done, 
Iiise  hand  in  hand  to  heaven,  and  share 
The  joys  of  love  for  ever  there. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
684:  ?s.  Newton 

A  PRAYER  AT  PARTING. 

1  FOR  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

786 


PARTING    OF     FRIENDS. 

3  Jesus,  hear  oui    humble  prayer, 

Tender  Shepherd  of  Thy   Mieep ; 
Let  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  care 
All  our  souls  in   safety  keep. 

3  In  Thy  strength   may  Ave  be  strong, 

Sweeten   every   cross  and  pain ; 
And   our  wasting  lives  prolong, 
In  Thy  peace  to   meet  again. 

4  Then   if  Thou   Thy  help  afford. 

Ebenezers  shall  be  reared : 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the   Lord, 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 

6&(i  C.  M.         Campbell's  Coll, 

PARTING    OF  FRIENDS. 

1  THROUGH  Christ,  when  we  together  came 

In  singleness  of  heart. 
We  met,  0  Jesus,  in  Thy  name. 
And  in  Thy   name  we  part. 

2  We  part  in   body,   not   in  mind, 

Our  minds  continue   one  ; 
And  each  to  each,  in  Jesus  joined, 
We  happily  go  on. 

3  Oh  !  may  Thy  Spirit,   gracious  Lord, 

In  all   our  travels  still 
Direct,  and  be  our  constant  guard 
To  Zion's  holy  hill. 

4  Oh  !  what  a  joyful  meeting  there, 

Beyond  these   changing  shades ; 
White  are  the  robes  we  then  shall  wear, 
And  crowns  upon   our  heads. 

5  Hasten,  0  Lord,  and  bring  the  day 

When   we  shall   dwell   at  home: 
Come,  O  Redeemer,   come  away  ; 
0  Jesus   quickly  come!  7^7 


RE-UNION    OF    FRIENDS. 

686  C.  M.  Reed* 

RB-UNION  OF  FRIEXDS. 

1  COME,  let  us  strike   our  harps  afresh., 

To  great  Jehovah's  name ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  our  tongues, 
AY  hen  we   II  is  love  proclaim. 

2  'T  was  by  His  bidding  we  were   called 

In  pain  awhile   to  part : 
'Tis  by  His  care   we   meet  again, 
And  gladness   fills  our  heart. 

3  Blessed  be  the  hand  that  has  preserved 

Our  feet  from   every   snare ; 
And  blessed  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Which  to  this  hour  we  share. 

4  Oh  !  may  the  Spirit's  quickening  power 

Now  sanctify   our  joy, 
And  warm  our  zeal  in  works   of  love, 
Our  talents  to  employ. 

5  Fast,  fast  our  moments  fly   away, 

Soon  shall  our  wanderings  cease  ; 
And  with  our  Father  we  shall  dwell, 
A  family  of  peace. 

687  H.  M.  aWiaur. 

BIRTH-DAY  DEDICATION. 

1   God  of  my  life,  to  Thee 
My  cheerful  soul   I  raise, 
Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 
And  stili  prolongs  my  days : 
I  see  my  natal  hour  return, 
And  bless  the  day  that  I  was  born. 

78S 


BIRTH    DAY. 

2  A  clod  of  living  earth, 

I  glorify  Thy   name ; 
From  whom  alone  my  birth 

And   all  my   blessings  came ; 
Creating  and  preserving  grace, 
Let  nil  that  is   within   me  praise. 

3  My  soul  and  all  its  powers, 

Thine,   wholly  Thine,  shall  be ; 
All,  all  my  happy  hours 

I  consecrate  to  Thee  ; 
What  e'er  I  have,    what  e'er  I  am, 
Shall  magnify   my   Maker's  name. 

4  Long  as  I  live  on  earth, 

To  Thee,   Oh  !   let  me  live ; 
To  Thee  my   every  breath 

In  thanks  and  blessings  give; 
Me  to  Thine  image   now  restore, 
And  I  shall   praise  Thee  evermore. 

688  C.  M.  Mothers'  H.  R 

A    BIKTH   DAY    PRAYER. 

1  SWIFT  as  the   winged   arrow  Hies, 

My  time  is   hastening  on  ; 
Quick  as  the  lightning  from  the  skies, 
My   wasting  moments  run. 

2  My  follies  past,   0  God,  forgive, 

My   every   sin   subdue ; 

And  teach   me,   henceforth,  how  to  live 
With  glory  in  my  view. 

3  T  were  better  I  had  not  been   born, 

Than   live   without   Thy  fear  ; 

For  they   are   wretched  and  forlorn 

Who   have   their  portion   here. 

789 


SONG    OF    DELIVERANCE. 

4  But  thanks  to  Thine   unbounded   grace, 

That  in  my   early  youth 
I  have  been  taught   to  seek  Thy  face. 
And  know  the   way  of  truth. 

5  Oh !  let  Thy   Spirit  lead  me  still 

Along  the  happy  road  : 
Conform  me  to   Thy  holy   will. 
My   Father  and   my  God. 

6  Another  year  of  life  is  past ; 

My  heart  to  Thee  incline, 
That  if  this  year  should  be  my   last. 
It  may  be   wholly   Thine. 

689  8s-  ai1^  6s-  Hastings* 

SONG   OF  DELIVERANCE. 

1  I  LOVE  the  Lord,   whose  gracious  ear 

Was  open  to  my   cry  : 
He  bade  me,  in  the   time  of  fear, 

Upon  His  grace  rely. 
Lono;  as  I  live  I  '11  trust  His  care. 
To  Him  address  my  fervent  prayer. 

2  Death's  sorrows  had  encompassed  me, 

I  felt  the  pains  of  hell ; 
On  every  side  was  misery. 

My  woes  no  tongue  could  tell. 
Tli en  I  broke   forth   without  control, 
"Lord,   I  beseech  Thee,   save   my   soul/' 

3  Tender  and  gracious  is  His  name; 

Our  God  is  ever  kind  ; 
The  meek  shall    His  protection   claim, 

The  humble,   mercy  find  ; 
Unto  Thy  rest,   my   soul,  return, 
The  bounties  of  Thv  God  discern. 

790 


P  R  A  Y  E  RS    <  >  F    II  A  N  N  A  II . 

4  The  Lord   hath   kept   my  soul  from  death, 
Preserved   my   eves  from  tears, 
My  feet  from   falling,   where  beneath 

Were  spread   the  fowler's  snares; 
Living  I'll   walk  before  the  Lord; 
His  name  for  ever  be  adored. 

690  n-  M-  Newton, 

success  of  Hannah's   prayers. 

1  WHEN   Hannah,   pressed  with  grief, 

Poured  forth  her  soul  in  prayers : 
She  quickly   found  relief, 

And  songs  succeeded  tears ; 
Like  her,  in  every  trying  case, 
Let  us  approach  the   throne  of  grace. 

2  When   she   began   to  pray, 

Her  heart   was  pained  and  sad  ; 
But  ere  she  went  away 

Was  comforted  and  glad  : 
In  trouble,   what  a  resting-place, 
Have  they  who  know  the  throne  of  grace  1 

3  Eli  her  case  mistook; 

How   was   her  spirit  moved 
By  his  unkind  rebuke  ! 

But  God  her  cause  approved. 
We  need  not   fear  a  creatine's  face, 
While  welcome   at  a  throne  of  grace. 

4  Men  have   not   power  nor  skill 

Willi  troubled   souls  to  bear; 
Though  they   express  good  will, 

Poor  comforters  they  are  : 
But  swelling  sorrows  sink  apace, 
When   we   approach   the   throne   of  grace. 

791 


SIMEON'S    SONG. 

5  Thousands  have  often  tried, 

And  with  success  were  crowned; 
Not  one  has  been   denied, 

But  all  an  answer  found. 
Let  us  by  faith  their  footsteps  trace, 
And  hasten  to  the  throne  of  grace. 


691  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   SONG   OF  SIMEON. 

1  LORD,  in  Thy  temple  we  appear, 

As  Sappy  Simeon  came, 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here ; 
Oh !  make  our  joys  the  same  ! 

2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 

The  good  old  man   was  filled, 
When  fondly   in   his  withered  arms 
He  clasped  the  holy   child  ! 

3  "  Now  I  can  leave  this  world,"  Le  cried, 

"Behold,  Thy  servant  dies! 
I've  seen  Thy  great   salvation,  Lord, 
And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4  This  is  the  light   prepared  to  shine 

LTpon  the  Gentile   lands ; 
Thine  Israel's  glory,   and  their  hope, 
To  break  their   slavish  bands." 

5  Jesus  !  the  vision   of  Thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 
If  Christ  be  in  my   arms. 


792 


Sox  G  ;  I  A  II  . 

6   When  flesh  shall  fail,  and  heart-strings  break 
Sweet    will   the   minutes    roll; 
A  mortal  paleness  on   my  cheek, 
But  glory  id  my  soul. 

692  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   SONG    OF  HEZEKIAII. 

1  WHEN  we  are  raised  from  deep  distress. 

Oar  Go  I  a  ; 

We  take  the   pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  opened   wide  in  vain, 
If  He,   who   holds  the  keys  of  death, 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are   wont  t1  abuse 

Our  minds   with  slavish  fear- ; 

Our  days  are   past,   and  we  shall  lose 
The  remnant   of  our  years. 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  voice, 

Or  like  a  dove  we  mourn  : 
With   bitterness   instead   of  joys, 
Afflicted   and  forlorn. 

5  Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word, 

And  no  disease  withstands; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly  at  His  commands. 

6  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break 

He  can  our  frame  restore : 
He  casts  our  sins  behind  His  back, 
And  they  are  fouud  no  more. 

67  793 


SOXG    0  V    M  A  11  Y. 
P^3  L.  M.  WattSc 

THE  SONG    OF  MARY. 

1  OUR  souls  shall   magnify   the  Lord, 

In  God  the  Saviour   we  rejoice; 
While  we  repeat  the  Virgin's  song, 
May  the  same  Spirit  tune  our  voice ! 

2  The  Highest  saw  her  low  estate, 

And  mighty  things  His  hand  hath  done; 
His  overshadowing  power  and  grace 
Makes  her  the   mother  of  His  Son. 

3  Let  every  nation   call   her  blessed, 

And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame: 
But  God  alone  must  l>c  adored  ; 
Holy  and  reverend   is   His  name. 

4  To  those  that  fear  and   trust  the  Lord. 

His  mercy  stands  for  ever  sure; 

From   age  to  age    II is  promise  lives, 

And  the  performance  is  secure. 

5  He  spake  to  Abram  and  his  seed, 

"  In  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  blessed ;" 
The  memory   of  that  ancient  word 
Lay  long  in  His  eternal  breast. 

v,  But  now,  no  more  shall  Israel  wait, 
No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn : 
Lo,  the  desire  of  nations  comes ! 

Behold,  the  promised  Seed  is  born ! 

694  ^s-  Montgomery. 

THE  THREE  MOUNTAINS. 

1  WHEN"  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 

God  descend   in   majesty, 

To  proclaim   His  holy  law, 
•     All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

794 


FAMILY     RELIGK  £ . 

2  When   in  ecstasy  sublime, 
Tabor*s  glorious  steep  i  climb, 
At  the  too  transporting  light, 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my   sight. 

3  When   on  Calvary  I  rest, 
God,   in  flesh   made  manifest, 
Shines  in   my   Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,   truth,  and  grace. 

4  Here  I  would  for  ever  stay. 
Weep,  and  gaze  my  soul  away; 
Thou  art   heaven   on   earth  to  me, 
Lovely,   mournful  Calvary. 

695  L-  ^-  Doddridge 

FAMILY    RELIGION. 

1  FATHER  of  all,  Thy  care  we  bless. 
Which   crowns  our  families  with   ix 
From  Thee  they   spring,  and  bv  Thv  hand 
They  have   been,    and  are  still   s^r;in./-i. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prai* 
Be  our  domestic   altars  raised; 

Who,   Lord  of  heaven,   scorns  not  to   oVefi. 
With  saints   in   their  obscurest   cell. 

3  To  Thee   may   each    united  house, 
Morning  and   night,   present  its  vows; 
Our  servants'  there,    and  rising  race, 

Be  taught  Thv   precepts  and  Thy  grace, 

4  Oh!  may  each   future  age,  proclaim 
The  honours  of  Thv   glorious  name; 
While,    pleased   and   thankful,   we  remove 
To  join   the  family   above. 

705 


TJK  A  VT  EL  LEU'S    HYHV. 
596  C.  ML  Addisok. 

THE  TRAVELLER'S  HYMN. 

1  HOW  are  Thy  servants  blessed,  O  Lord, 

How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 

Eternal  wisdom   is  their  guide, 

Their  help,  Omnipotence ! 

2  In  foreign   realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  Thy  care ; 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When,  by  the  dreadful  tempests  borne, 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  Thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds   retire, 

Obedient  to  Thy  will: 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  Thy  command, 
At  Thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore; 
We  '11  praise  Thee  for  Thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly   hope  for  more. 

697  .  L.  M.  Cawood. 

CALL  OF  SAMUEL. 

1  IX  God's  own   house,  by  silent  night, 
The  lamp  of  God  was  burning  bright; 
And  there,  by  viewless  angels  kept, 

Samuel,  the  child,   securely  slept. 

2  A  voice  unknown  the  stillness  broke, 

"  Samuel  P1  it  called,  and  thrice  it  spoke; 
He  rose,  he  asked  whence  came  the  word: 
From   Eii?    No;  it  was  the  Lord. 

796 


T  II  E    C  R  E  E  D 

3  1  .;.    called   to  >«  -i '.  e   I 
In  paths  i>f  righteousness   tie   I 
Prophetic   visious  fired  his 

.  ssecL 

4  Speak,    Lord!  and  from   our  ear". 
Incline  our  hearts  Thy  ways; 

wakening  voice  has  I  our  ear5 

.    I .      ,  to  ns;  T  hear. 

5  And  ye,   who  kn«".-.-.  r's  love, 
And  richly  all   Hi-  mercies  pr 

Your  timely,  friendly  aid  afford, 

That  we  may  early  serve  the  Lord. 

698  <  ■  m. 

.    apostles'   creed. 

1  IX  G<  i  lieve, 

Who  heaven  and  earth  did  frame, 
By  His  almighty   Word;  His  praise 
An     _  iim. 

2  I  do  believe  in  Jr-a>  Christ, 

<  ;•>  Ps  i  >nly   Son,  our  L<;>rd, 
Beo-otten  from   eternity. 
The  everlasting  Word. 

3  I  in  the   Holv  Qiost  believe, 

A  Person   true,  and  One, 
In  fssenoe.   power,   eternity, 
With  Father  and  with  Son. 

4  An  holy  catholic   Church  I  own, 

The  heirs  of  heaven  designed ; 
By  union  all  to   Christ  their  head, 
And  one  another  joined. 

67*  T97 


PUBLIC    PROFESSION. 

5  Rcdcmptiou  through  the  blood  of  Christ, 

1   heartily   embrace; 
A  full   forgiveness   of  my   sins, 
The  gift  of  sovereign  grace. 

6  The  Resurrection   of  the  dead, 

Sincerely    I  maintain ; 
My  soul   and  body  glorified, 

With  Christ  shall  live  and  reign, 

7  The  hopes  cf  everlasting  Life 

My  fainting  soul  sustain  ; 

To   this  I  set   my   solemn  seal, 

And  say,  in  truth.   Amen ! 

8  To  Father,   Son,  and   Holy  Ghost, 

The  God   whom    we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it   was,   is  now, 
And  shall  be   evermore. 

6Q9  C.  M.  Beddome. 

PUBLIC    PROFESSION. 

1  YE  men  and  angels,   witness  now, 

Before  the   Lord  we  speak : 

To  Him   we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow   we  dare   not  break. 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield: 
Nor,  from  His  cause   will   we  depart, 
Nor  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in   our  native   strength, 

But  on  His  grace  rely ; 
May  He,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  aid  supply. 

4  Oh  !    guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  Thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn   our  vows  to  rjrayers, 
Turn  Thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

T9S 


I)  E  A  T  II . 


DEATH. 

700  C-   M'  HOSKINS. 

TIME   IS   SHORT. 

1  THE  tunc  is  short!    the  season   near, 

When  death  will  us  remove  ; 
To  leave   oar  friends,  however  dear, 
And  all  we   fondly  love. 

2  The  time   i^   short  !    sinners,  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away  ; 
The   word   of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is   called  to-day. 

3  The  time  is   short !    ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit: 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall   at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short!  ye  saints,  rejoice; 

The  Lord   will   quickly  come: 
Soon  shall  ye  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voicer 
T<>  call  you  to  your  home. 

-5  The  time  is   short!  it  swiftly  flies, 
The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When   we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wished-for  land. 

6  The  time  is  short!  the  moment  near 
When   we  shall   dwell   above; 
Ami  be  for  ever  happy  there, 
\\  ith  Jesus,   whom  we  love. 

799 


D  E  A  T  H  . 

701  ?s.  and  6s.  Burtok; 

HOW  SHORT  MY  TIME  IS. 

1  TIME  is  winging  us  away, 

To  our  eternal  home; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day 

A  journey  to  the  tomb; 
Youth  and  vigour  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms; 
All  that 's  mortal  soon  will  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 

A  journey  to  the  tomb: 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon  above; 
Far  beyond  the  world's  alloy, 

Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

702  B.  M.  Steele. 

TO-DAY. 

1  THAT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear; 

Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies; 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here 
Will  vanish  from   my   closing  eyes. 

2  Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbours  hence, 

None  can  resist  the  fatal  dart: 
Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense, 

And  shall  they  fail  to  reach  my  heart? 

3  Think,  O  my  soul,  how  much  depends 

On  the  short  period  of  to-day; 
Shall  time,  which  heaven  in  mercy  lends, 
Be  negligently  thrown  away! 

800 


.;  E  D  V. 

Lord  of  my  life,  inspire  my  heart 
With   heavenly  ardour,   grace  divine; 

Nor  let   Thy   presence  e'er  depart: 

For  strength,  and  life,  and  death,  are  Thine, 


-JT)3  C.  M.  Bulmi 

man's  days  are  as  grass. 

1  DEATH!    what  a  solemn  word  to  all  I 

What  mortal  things  are  men! 

We  just  arise,   and   soon   we  fall, 
To   mix   with   earth   again. 

2  'Twas  sin   that   brought  in  all  our  wo, 

An  1  gave  to   death   his  power; 
Hence  all   our  painful  sorrows  flow, 
Till  life's  departing-  hour. 

3  'Tis  God  that  fixes  each  event 

Of  v ary  i  n  g  life  or  d  e  at  h ; 
By  Him  revolving  years  are  lent, 
Or    He  arrests  our  breath. 

4  Thankful   we  owu  Thy  goodness  past, 

Thou  sovereign   Lord  of  all, 
Watching  may   each  be  found  at  last, 
To  hear  the  bridegroom's  call. 

5  Oh!  fit  Thy  righteous  will, 

Thy   mercy,   Lord,   impart : 
Help  us  Thy   pleasure  to  fulfil, 
And  \  ield  Thee  all  our  heart. 


801 


DEATH. 

704  S.  M.  Bulmer's  Coll. 

OUR  DAYS,   A  HAND-BREADTH. 

1  BEFORE  us  to  the  grave 
How  many  hence  have  gone  ! 

Nor  could  a  friend,   a  brother,  save, 
Or  ransom,   even  one. 

2  We  followed  their  remains, 
As  some  will  follow  ours, 

Where  mortals  rest  from  all  their  pains, 
Nor  count  the  tedious  hours. 

3  Since  in  their  house  below 
Our  bodies  soon  must  lie, 

Our  latter  end,   Lord,  make  us  know, 
And  teach  us  how  to  die. 

4  By  faith  may   wc  receive 

Our  pardon  through  Thy  blood, 
A  righteousness,   which  Thou  canst  give, 
A  hope,  divinely  good. 

5  Our  triumph  in  Thy  name, 
Shall  thus  be  rendered  sure; 

And  we  shall  celebrate  Thy  fame 
While  endless  years  endure. 

705  L.  M.  Newtok. 

THE  TOLLING  BELL. 

1  OFT  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll, 
Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,   "Am  I 
Prepared,  should  I  be  call  to  die  V 

2  Onlv  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death; 
Soon  as  it  fails,   at  once  I  'm  gone, 
And  plunged  into  a  world  unknown. 

802 


THE    SOLEMN    HOUR. 

3  Then  leaving  all  I  loved  below, 
To  God's  tribunal  T  roust 

Must  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  fate 
And  fix  my  everlasting  -tat*'. 

4  Lord  Jesus!   help  me  now  to  flee, 
And  seek  my   hope  alone  in  Thee; 
Apply  Thy  blood,   Thy  Spirit  give, 
Subdue  my   sin,   and  let  me  live. 

5  Then,  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
If  saved  from  guilt,   I  need  not  fear; 
Nor  would  the   thought  distressing  be, 
"Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me." 

6  Rather  my  spirit'  would  rejoice. 

And  long,  and  wish  to  hear  Thy  voice; 
Glal  when  it  bids  me  earth  resign, 
Secure  of  heaven,  if  Thou  art  mine. 

706  "s-  Hastings. 

PREPARATION  FOR  DEATH. 

1  SIXXER,  is  thy  soul  prepared 

For  the  solemn  hour  of  death? 
Couldst  thou,  if  no  longer  spared, 

Calmly  yield  thy   fleeting  breath; 
Couldst  thou  meet  thy  God  in  peace, 

With  thy  follies  unforgiven ; 
Or  obtain  one   moment's  bliss, 

If  admitted   into  heaven? 

2  Art  thou  ready  to  depart? 

"Would  the  heavenly  prize  be  sure 
To  an  unbelieving  heart. 

To  a  soul  by   sin  impure? 
Can  a  sinner,   unrenewed, 

Ever  plead  atoning  blood; 
Can  a  rebel,  unsubdued. 

Ever  reach  heaven's  blessed  abode? 

803 


D  E  A  Til. 

3  Ready,  in  thy  guilt  to  die! 

Ready,   evermore  to  dwell 
In  a  world  of  misery, 

In  the  burning  depths  of  hell! 
They  alone  can   look,  with  joy, 

For  a  glorious  reward, 
Who  on   earth   their  souls  employ 

In  the  service   of  the  Lord. 

707  C.  P.  It  C.  Wesley. 

THE   TWO   WORLDS. 

1  LO!   on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Yet  how  insensible! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 

Or,   shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  O  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress: 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  to  late; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  Thou  with  clouds  shaft  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  Thy  bar: 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ] 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make   my   calling  sure! 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  Thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure  ! 

804: 


E T  ERNITY. 

5  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 

Transported   from  this   vale   to   live, 

And  reign  with  Thee  above; 
Where  faith   is  sweetly  lust  in  sight 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight 
And  everlasting  love. 

708  L-   M.  Medley. 

ETERNITY. 

1  ETERNITY!  stupendous  theme! 
Compared  herewith,   our  life  "s  a  dream  : 
Eternity!  O  awful  sound; 

A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned! 

2  Eternity  !  the  dread  abode, 
And  habitation  of  our  God; 
His  glory  tills  the  vast  expanse 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  sense. 

3  But  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  dreadful  woe,  or  joyful  bliss : 
And,  swift  as  time  fulfils  its    round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

4  TVliat  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind! 
They  're  gone  ;  but  where  I  ah  !  pause  and  see : 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity  ! 

5  Sinner,  canst  thou  for  ever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell  ] 

And  is  death  nothing,  then,   to  thee, 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  i 

6  Ye  gracious  souls,  with  joy  look  up ; 
In  Christ  rejoice,  your  glorious  hope; 
This  everlasting  bliss  secures, 

God  and  eternity  are  yours. 

68  805 


DE  AT  H. 

709  L  M.  Montgomery. 

THE  LIVING  AND  THE  DEAD. 

1  \VHERE  are  the  dead  3  In  Leaven  or  hell 
Their  disembodied  spirits   dwell ; 

Their  perished  forms,  in  bonds  of  clay, 
Reserved  until  the  judgment  day. 

2  "Who  are  the  dead  !  The  sons  of  time, 
In  every  age,   and  state,   and  clime ; 
Renowned,  dishonoured  or  forgot. 

The  place  that  knew  them  knows  them  not. 

3  Where  are  the  living?  On  the  ground 
Where  prayer  is  heard  and  mercy  found ; 
Where,  in  the  compass  of  a  span. 

The  mortal  makes  tli"  immortal  man. 

4  Who  are  the  living  I    They  whose  breath 
Draws  every  moment  nigh  to  death  ; 

Of  endless  bliss  or  woe  the  heirs: 
Oh  !   what   an  awful  lot  is  theirs ! 

5  Then  timely  warned,   let  us  begin 
To   follow  Christ  and  flee  from  sin; 
Daily  grow  up  in  Him   our  head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the   dead. 

710  S.  M  Montgomery. 

ISSUES    OF  LIFE    AND   DEATH. 

1  C>II !   where  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 

'Twere  vain  the  ocean,  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh ; 

'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  earth  to  die. 

806 


DREAD  FT  I.  OR  DELIG  HTFUL. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 
There  is  a  life  above  ; 

Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 

And  all  that   life   is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 

Oh !  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death  ! 

5  Lord,   <i<>d   of  truth   and  o-raee, 
Teaeh  us  that   death  to  shun  ; 

Lest   we   be   driven  from  Thy  face. 
And  evermore  undone. 

G   Here   would   we  end  our  quest. 

Alone  are  found  in  Thee, 
The  life  of  perfect  love,  the  rest 

Of  immortality. 

711  C.  M.  Watts. 

DEATH  DREADFUL  OR    DELIGHTFUL. 

1  DEATH!  'tis  a  melancholy  day, 

To  those  that  have  no  God  ; 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away, 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eves ; 

For  guilt,   a  heavy  chain. 
Still  drao-s  her  downward  from  the  skies. 
To  darkness,  tire  and  pain. 

3  Awake  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell. 

Ye  stubborn  sinners  fear  ; 
Lest  ye  be  driven  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A   long  for   ever  there. 

S07 


DEATH. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  faee ; 
And  thou,  my  sou],  look  downward  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love, 

That  promised  heaven  to  me ; 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  right  hand, 

Then  come  the  joyful  day  ; 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band. 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

712  C.  M.  Watts. 

DEATH   AND     ETERNITY. 

1  STOOP  down,  my  thoughts  that  use  to  rise. 

Converse  awhile  with  death  ; 

Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 

And  pants  away   his   breath. 

2  His  quivering  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulses  faint  and  few. 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan, 
He  bids  the   world    adieu. 

3  But  Oh  !  the  soul  that  never  dies, 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay  ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  trace  its  wondrous  way. 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphant  there  ; 
Or  devils  plunge  it   down   to  hell, 
In   infinite   despair. 

5  And   must  my   body  faint  and  die; 

And   must  this  soul  remove? 
Oh  !   for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above.  808 


:    !;•:    M     Til  E     TO  M  B. 

6  J  Thy   dear  faithful  band 

My  naked  soul   I   trust : 
My  flesh  shall  wait  for  Thy  oommand, 

To  drop  into  my  dust 

713  C.  M.  Watts. 

A   VOICE   FROM   THE  TOMBS. 

1  HARK!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound; 

My   ears  attend  the  cry  : 
"Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground, 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  Princes,  this  clay  must   be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers  1 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God!    is  this  our  certain   doom? 

And  are  we  still  secure  i 
Still   walking  downward  to  the  tomb. 
And  yet  prepare  no  more? 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 

To  tit  our  souls  to  fly. 
Then,   when  we   drop  this   dying*  flesh. 
We  *11  rise  above  the  shy. 

714  C.  M.  Crude*. 

IMPATIENCE  FOR  DEATH  SINFUL. 

1  WHY  thus  impatient  to  be  gone  \ 

Such  wishes  breathe  no  more. 

Let  Him  who  locked  thy  spirit  in, 

When  meet,  unbolt  the  door. 

2  Why  wouldst  thou  snatch  the  victor's  palm, 

Before  the  conquest 's  won  ? 
Or  wish  to  seize  th'  immortal  prize, 
Ere  vet  the  race  is  run  ! 
68*  809 


DEATH. 

3  Inglorious  wish,  to  haste  way, 

And   leave  thy  work  undone ! 
To  serve  thy  Lord  will  please  no  less 
Than  praising  round  the  throne. 

4  While  thou  art  standing  in  the  field, 

For  bliss  thou 'It  riper  grow; 
Then  wait  the  Lord's  appointed  time, 
Till  He  shall  bid  thee  go. 

715  L.  M.  H.  M.  Williams. 

TO   DEPART  IS  FAR  BETTER. 

1  WHILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand, 
And  view  the  scene  on   either  hand. 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay, 

And  longs  to   wing  its  flight  away. 

2  Where  Jesus  dwells  my  soul  would  be, 
And  faints  my  much-loved  Lord  to  see; 
Earth,  twine  no  more  about  my  heart, 
For  't  is  far  better  to  depart. 

3  Come,  ye  angelic  envoys,   come, 
Ai:d  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home  ; 
Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus1   throne, 
Source  of  my  joys,   and  of  your  own. 

4  That  blissful  interview,   how  sweet! 
To  fall  transported  at  His  feet ; 
Raised  in    His  arms  to   view  His  face 
Through  the  full  beamings  of  His  grace : 

5  A*  with  a  seraph  voice  to  sing, 
To  fly  as  on  a  cherub's  wing ; 
Performing  with  unwearied   hands, 

Tii  •   preseut  Saviour's  high   commands. 

810 


OF   A    PASTOR. 

6   ret  with  these  prospects  full  in  Bight, 
We'll  wait  Thy  signal  for  the  flight; 

Pot  while  Thy  service  we  paretic, 
We  find  a  heaven   in  all  we  do. 

716  L-  M-  Evans1  Coll. 

PRATING  FOR   A    SICK   MINISTER. 

1  0  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  thr< 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down  ; 
Avert  Thy  swift  descending  stroke, 

Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock. 

2  Restore  him,   sinking  to  the  grave. 
Stretch  out  Thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save, 
Back  to  our  hopes  and   wishes  give, 
And  bid  our  friend  and  father  live. 

3  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tenderest  ties, 

In  every  breast  his  image  lies: 

Thy  pitying  aid,  O  God,   impart. 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

4  Yet,   if  our  supplications  fail. 

And   prayers  and  tears   cannot  prevail ; 
Be  Thou  his  strength,  be  Thou  his  stay, 

And  guide  him  safe   to   endless   daw 

717  C-  M-  DonnRiDGK. 

COMFORT  UNDER  THE   LOSS  OF  MINISTERS. 

1    WHATthoogh  the  arm  of  conquering  death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  : 
What  though  the  Prophet   and  the  P 
Be  numbered  with  the   dead  ! 

'2  Though  earthly  shepherds   dwell  in  dust. 
The  aged  and  the  young; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed 
And  mute  th'   instinctive  tongne  : 

811 


DEATH. 

3  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comforts  to  impart ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  His  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

4  Then  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 

And  all  our  tears  be  dry  ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drowned  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh ! 

718  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

DEATH    OF    A    MINISTER. 

1  TO  Thee,  O  God,  when  creatures  fail, 

Thy  flock  deserted  flies ; 
And  on  th'   eternal  Shepherd's  care, 
Our  steadfast  hope  relies. 

2  When  o'er  Thy  faithful  servant's  dust, 

Thy  saints  assembled  mourn, 
In   speedy  tokens  of  Thy  grace, 
O  Zion's  God,  return. 

3  The  powers  of  nature  all  are  Thine, 

And  Thine  the  aids  of  grace; 
Thine  arm  has  borne  Thy  churches  up 
Through  each  succeeding  race. 

4  Display  Thy  sacred  influence  here, 

And  here  Thy  suppliants  bless ; 
And  change  to  strains  of  thankful  praise 
Our  accents  of  distress. 

5  With  faithful  heart,   with  skilful  hand, 

May  this  Thy  flock  be  fed  ; 
And,  persevering  in  Thy  ways, 
To  Zion's  mount  be  led. 

812 


OF    PASTORS. 
719  G  M.  Conder's  Coll. 

DEATH  OF  PASTORS. 

1  WHY  should  our  tears  in  sorrow  flow, 

When  God  recalls  His  own  ; 
And  bids  them   leave  a  world  of  woy 
For  an  immortal  crown  } 

2  Is  not  e'en  death  a  gain  to  those 

Whose  life  to  God  was  given  ? 
Gladly  to  earth  their  eyes  they  close, 
To  open  them  in  heaven. 

3  Their  toils  are  past,  their  work  is   done, 

And  they  are  fully  blessed ; 
They  fought  the  fight,  the   victory  won, 
And  entered  into  rest. 

4  The  flock  must  feel  the  shepherd's  loss, 

And  miss  his  tender  care  ; 
But  they  who  bear   with  joy  the  cross, 
The  crown  shall    brightest  wear. 

£  And  is  not  He  who  called  them  home, 
Still  to  His  church  most   nigh, 
To  bid  successive  labourers  come, 
And  all  her  need   supply  ] 

6  Then  let  our  sorrows  cease  to  flow ; 
God  has  recalled  His  own ; 
But  let  our  hearts  in  every  wo, 
Still  sav,   "  Thv   will  be  done." 


81  a 


D  E  A  T  II  . 

720  C.  M.  Knight, 

DEATH   OF   A    YOUNG-   CHILD. 

1  ALAS  !  how  changed  that  lovely  flower, 

Which  bloomed  and  cheered  my  heart! 
Fair  fleeting  comfort  of  an  hour. 

How   soon  we  're   called  to  part  1 

2  And  shall  my   bleeding  heart  arraign 

That   God,   whose   ways  are  love  -. 
Or  vainly   cherish   anxious  pain 
For    {J^}    who  rest-   above  \ 

3  Xo !   let   me   rather  humbly  pay 

I  »     dience  to  His  will. 
And   with  my  inmost   spirit  say. 
"  The   Lord  is  righteous  still." 

4  From  adverse  blasts,  and  lowering  storms, 

{ij*}    favoured   soul   He  bore: 
And   with  yon   bright,   angelic  forms 
lives,   to   die   no  more. 

5  Why  should  I  vex  my  heart,   or  fast  : 

No   more    |  j£i},  |  visit   me  : 
My  soul  will  mount   to    '  i::;\    at   last. 
And  there  my   child  I'll  see. 

6  Prepare  me,   blessed   Lord,   to  share 

The  bliss  Thy   people   prove  : 
Who  round  Thy   glorious  throne  appear, 
And   dwell   in   perfect   love. 

721  C.    M.  T>ODDKIDGE. 
COMFORT   FOR    BEREAVED    PARENTS. 

1  YE  mourning  saints,  whose  streaming  tears 
Flow  o'er  your  children  dea  I : 
Say   not.    in   transports   of  despair, 
That  all  your  hopes  are  rlc  1. 


OF    A     CHILD. 

2  If,   cleaving  to  that   darling  dust, 

In  fond  distress  ye  lie, 
Rise,  and   with  joy  and  reverence  view 
A   heavenly  parent  nigh. 

3  Though,  your  young  branches  torn  away, 

Like  withered  trunks  ye  stand, 
With  fairer  verdure  shall  ye  bloom, 
Touched  by  the  Almighty's  hand. 

4  "I'D  give  the  mourner/1  saith  the  Lord, 

"  In   My  own  house  a  place ; 
No  names  of  daughters  nor  of  sons 
Could  yield  so  high  a  grace. 

5  Transient  and  vain  is  every  hope 

A  rising  race  can  give  ; 
In  endless  honour- and  delight 

My   children  all  shall   live." 

6  We   welcome.  Lord,   those  rising  tears, 

Through  which  Thy   face  we  see; 
And  bless  those  wounds,  which  through  our  hearts 
Prepare  a  way  for  Thee. 

722  C,  M.  Steele. 

DEATH    OF   A    YOUTH. 

1  WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must   demand. 

2  AVhile  pity  prompts  the   ri>incr  >ic>*h, 

Oh  !  may  this  truth,  impressed 
With  awful   power — 1    too   must  die  — 
Sink  deep   in  every  breast 

815 


T>  E  A  T  II . 

0  Let   tiiis  vain   world   engage  no  more: 

Behold   the  gaping  tomb! 
It   bids  us  seize  the  present  hour ! 
To-morrow,    death  may  come. 

4  The  voice   of  this   alarming  scene 

May  every  heart   obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray ! 

5  Oh!  let  us  fly,  to  Jesus  fly. 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

723  C.  M.  Steele. 

THE  FLO  WE  II  FADETH. 

1  LIFE  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour, 

How  soon  the  vapour  flies  ! 

Man  is  a  tender  transient  flower, 

That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  Death  spreads  his  withering,  wintry  arms, 

And  beauty  smiles  no  more : 
Ah !   where  are  now  those  rising  charms, 
Which  pleased  our  eyes  before? 

3  That  once-loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs ; 
We  weep,  our  earthly   comforts  fled, 
And  withered  all  our  joys. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time,. 

When  what  we  now   deplore, 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime, 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

816 


OF  :.r> 

5  I  se  thy  tear-; 

The  Saviour  dwells  on  high: 
There  everlasting  spring  appeals, 
There  joys  shall  never  die. 

724  C.  Bt  s.  Stenhett. 

OF   SUCH   IS   THE   KINGDOM   OF   GOD. 

1  'TIS  Jesus  speaks. —  I  fold,  says  lie, 

These  lambs  within  My  breast : 
Protection  they  shall  find   in   B 
In  m 

2  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

But  can't  dissolve  My  love; 
Millions  of  infant   souls  compose 
family  ab 

S  Their  feeble  frame-.  My  power  shall  raise, 
And  mould  with  heavenly  skill : 
Irll  give  them  tongnes  to  sii  g  My  praise, 
And  ban  I  -  My  wilL 

4  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 
"    with  joy   divine, 
.   all  we  have  and  are 

ever  Thin,:' 

725  fe  SlGOUWTEY 

EARLY   LOST   E  A  ILLY   SAVED. 

1  MOURN  not  ye,  whose  child  hath  found 

Purer  skies  and   holier  ground  ; 
Flowers   of  bright  and  pleasant  hue, 
Free  from  thorns,  and  fresh  with  dew. 

2  Mourn  not  ye,  whose  child  hath  tied 

From   this  region  of  the  dead, 
To  yon  winged  angel-band, 

To  a  better,   fairer  land. 
69  SIT 


D  E  A  T  II . 

5  Knowledge  in  that  clime  doth  grow 
Free  from  weeds  of  toil  and  wo, 
Joys  which  mortals  may  not  share; 
Mourn  ye  not,  your   child  is  there. 

726  s.  M. 

DEATH  OF  A  PIOUS   CHILD. 

1  WHEN  sickness,  pain,  and  death 
Come  o'er  a  godly  child, 

How  sweetly,  then,   departs  the  breath! 
The  dying  pang,  how  mild ! 

2  It  gently   sinks  to  rest, 
As  once  it  used  to  do 

Upon  its  tender  mother's  breast, 
And  as  securely  too. 

3  The  spirit  is  not  dead, 
Though    low  the  body  lies; 

But,  freed  from   sin  and  sorrow,  fled 
To  dwell  beyond  the   skies. 

4  That  death  is  but  a  sleep 
Beneath  a  Saviour's  care; 

And    He  will  surely  safely  keep 
The  body  resting  there. 

727  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  VOICE  FROM  HEAVEN. 

1  HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims, 

For  all  the  pious  dead  ; 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blessed ; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are! 
From   sufferings  and  from  sin  released, 
And  freed  from   everv   snare. 

SIS' 


OF    CHR  1ST  I A  ' 

3  Far  from  this   world  of  toil  and  strife, 
They  're  present  with  the  Lord  : 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

728  L-  M-  Medley. 

THEY  REST  FROM  THEIR  LABOURS. 

1  SAINTS  in  their  graves  lie  down   in    , 

No  more  by  sin  or  hell  oppressed; 
The   wicked  there  from   troubling  cease, 

And  there  the   weary   are  at   rest 

2  Thrice  happy  souls,   who  're  gone  before 

To  that    inheritance   divine! 
They  labour,  sorrow,  sigh  no  m 
But  bright   in  endless  glory  shine. 

3  There  shall   we  join  the  blissful  throng, 

And  meet  our  dearest  friends  again : 
And,   all    eternity,   our  song 

To  Jesus  raise,   and   with  Him  reign. 

729  S.  M.  Watts. 

TRIUMPH   OVER   DEATH. 

1  AXD  must  this  body  die? 

This  mortal   frame   decay  \ 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay? 

2  Corruption,   earth,   and  worms. 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh; 

Till  my  triumphant   spirit   comes. 
To  put   it   on   afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 

Looks  down,  and  watches  o'er  my  dust, 
Till   tie  shall  bid  me  rise. 

S19 


7SK 


DEATH. 

4  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 
Shall  these  vile. bodies  shine; 

And  every   shape,   and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly   and  divine. 

5  These   lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'   dying  love; 

We  would  adore  His  grace  below, 
And  sing  His  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord  !    accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble   songs, 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise, 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

C.  M.  Watts, 

THE  HEAVENLY  CANAAN. 

1  THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign: 
Infinite  day   excludes  the  night, 
And   pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There,   everlasting  spring  abides, 

And   never   withering  flowers: 
Death,   like  a  narrow  sea  divides 
This  heavenly   land  from   ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond    the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed   in   living  green; 

So  to  the  Jews  old   Canaan  stood 

While  Jordan   rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start   and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger,   shivering  on  the  brink* 
And   fear  to   launch   awav. 

820 


OF    CHRISTIANS. 

5  Oh!    could   we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

These  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And   view  the   landscape  o'er. 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  : 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

731  L  M.  Barbauld. 

THE   DEATH    OF  THE    RIGHTEOUS. 

1  HOW   blessed  the   righteous   when   he   dies! 

When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest, 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  e 

How   gently   heaves   th'    expiring   br 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away, 

So   -inks  the  gale,   when  storms  are   o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day. 
So  dies  a  wave   along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reiffns  around, 

A  'aim,   which  life,  nor  death,   destroys; 
Nothing  disturbs  that   peace  profound 

Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,   conflicting  hopes  and  fi 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell  [ 
How  bright  iV   unchanging  morn  appear-! 
Farewell,   inconstant   world,   farewell! 

5  Life's  duty  done,   as   -ink-  the   clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the   spirit   fl 
While  heaven  and  earth   combine  to  say, 
How  blessed  the  righteous  when  he  dies  1 

69*  821 


DEATH. 

732  C.   M.  Watts. 

A  CROWN  LAID   UP  FOR  ME. 

1  DEATH  may   dissolve  my  body  now, 

And  bear  my  spirit  home; 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come? 

2  With  heavenly  weapons,  I  have  fought 

The  battles  of  the  Lord'; 
Finished  my   course,  and  kept  the  faith,. 
And  wait  the  sure  reward. 

3  God  hath  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize  for  me  alone; 
But  all  that  love  and  lono-  to  see 
Th7  appearance  of  His  Son. 

i)  Jesus,  the  Lord,   shall  guard  me  safe 
From  every  ill  design ; 
And  to  His  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain; 
To  Him  be  highest  glory  paid, 
And  endless  praise  —  Amen. 

733  C.   M.  Watts. 

FUNERAL     CONSOLATIONS. 

1    HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  declares 
To  those  in  Christ  who  die ! 
Released  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
They  reign  with  Him  on  high. 
L  822 


OF    CHRISTIANS. 

2  Then,   why  lament   departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms! 
Death's  but   the   servant  Jesus  sends 
To  call  ns  to  His  arms. 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  we're  secure. 

Death  has  no  sting  beside; 

The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  power. 
But   Christ,   our  ransom,   died! 

4  The  graves  of  all  His  saint-  He  blessed. 

When  in  the  grave  He  lay: 

And  rising  thence,  their  hopes  He  raised 
To   everlasting-  day! 

5  Then  joyfully,   while  life   we  have, 

To  Christ,  onr  life,  we'll  sing; 
Where  is  thy   victory.  0  grave ! 
And  where.   0  death,   thy   stingl 

734  C.  M.  Watts. 

DYING  LIKE   MOSES   IN   THE   EMBRACES   OE   GOD. 

1   PEATII  cannot   make  onr  souls  a1 
If  God  be  with  us  there  : 

We  may  walk  through  its  darkest   shade, 

And  never  yield  to  fear. 

■"'  I  conld  renounce   my  all  below, 

If  my   Creator  bid; 
And  run,  if  I   were  railed  to  _ 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

3  Might  I  but   climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 
And  view  the   promised   land  : 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

P92 


DEATH. 

4  Clasped  in  my   heavenly   Father's  arms, 
I  would  forget   my  breath; 
And  lose  my  life  amid  the  charms 
.  Of  so  divine  a  death. 

735  C.  M.  Steele. 

I  COMMIT  MY  SOIL  TO  THEE. 

1  WHEN  death  appears  before  my  sight. 

In  all  his  dire  array  ; 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 

My   courage   dies   away. 

2  But  see,  my  glorious  Friend  is  nigh ! 

My  Lord,  my  Saviour  lives: 
Before  Him   death's  pale  tenors  fly, 
And  my  faint  heart  revives. 

3  He  left  His  dazzling  throne  above, 

To  meet  the  tyrant's  dart ; 
And  Oa  !   amazing  power  of  love! 
Received  it  in   His  heart  ! 

4  Xow  for  the  eye  of  faith  divine, 

To  pierce  beyond  the  grave  ! 
To  see  that  Friend,  and  call  Him  mine. 
Whose  arm  is  strong  to  save. 

5  Lord,  I  commit  my  soul  to  Thee ; 

Accept  the   sacred  trust  : 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watch  my   sleeping  dust : 

6  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 

When  all  Thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And  clothed  in  full,   immortal  bloom, 
Attend  Thee  to  the  skies. 

82  i 


OF    CHRISTIANS. 

7  When  Thy   triumphant  armies  sing 

The  honour  of  Thy  name ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  glory  to  the  Lamb  : 

8  Oh  !  let  me  join  th1  enraptured  Jays, 

And  with  the  blissful  throng 
Resound  salvation,  power  and  praise, 
In  everlasting  sono*! 

736  C.  M.  Nbwtok 

PRESENT  WITH  THE   LORD. 

1  IX  vain   our  fancy   strives  to  paint 

The  moment   after  death, 
The  glories  that  surround  the  saint 
When   he  resigns  his  breath. 

2  One  gentle  sigh  his  fetters  breaks : 

We  scarce  can   say.   k*  He  *s  gone," 

Before  the   willing  spirit  takes 
Its  mansion  near  the  throne. 

3  Faith  strives,   but   all   its  efforts  fail, 

To  trace   her  heavenward  flight ; 
Xo  eye  can   pierce  within  the  veil 
Which  hides  that  world  of  tight 

4  Thus  much,  and  this  is  all.   we  know, 

They  are   supremely   blessed, 
Have  done   with   sin,  and  care,  and  wo, 
And  with  the   Saviour  rest. 

6  On  harps  of  gold   His  name  they  praise, 
IIi>  presence  always  view  ; 
And,   if  we  here  their  footstep-  trace, 
There   we  shall  praise  Him  too. 


DEATH. 

737  8S-    and    7^  CoLLVER. 
CONSOLATION. 

1  O  YE  mourners,   cease  to  languish 

O'er  the  grave   of  those  ye   love  ; 
Pain  and  death,   and  night  and  anguish, 

Enter   not  the   world  above  : 
While  in  darkness  ye  are  straying, 

Lonely   in  the   deepening  shade. 
Glory's  brio-litest   beams  are  playing 

Round  tlV   immortal  spirit's  head. 

2  0,   ye  mourners,   cease  to  languish 

O'er  the  grave   oi  those  ye   love  : 
Far  removed   from   pain  and  anguish. 

They  are   chanting  hymns  above  : 
Light  and  peace  at   once  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high; 
In  His  glorious  presence   living. 

They  shall  never,  never  die. 

738  ~s-  Montgomery. 

ANGELIC   WELCOME. 

1  u SPIRIT,   leave   thy   house  of  clay; 

Lingering  dust,   resign  thy  breath  ; 
Spirit,   cast  thy   chains  away, 

Das:,  be  thou   dissolved  in  death  :n 
Thus  th'   almighty   Saviour  speaks. 

While  the  faithful   Christian  dies; 
Thus  the  bonds   of  life  he  breaks. 

And  the   ransomed   captive  flies. 

2  "Prisoner,   long  detained  below. 

Prisoner,  now  with  freedom  blessed, 
Welcome  from  a  world   of  wo. 
Welcome  to  a  land  of  rest  !" 

R2fi 


OF    CHRISTIANS. 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sing, 

As  they  bear  the  soul  on  high; 
While  with  hallelujahs  ring 

All  the  regions  of  the  sky. 

3  Grave,  the  guardian   of  our  dust; 

Grave,  the  treasury  of  the  skies; 
Every  atom  of  thy  trust 

Rests  in  hope   again  to  rise. 
Hark!  the  judgment  trumpet  calls, 

"Soul,  rebuild   thy  house  of  clay; 
Immortality  thy   walls, 

And  eternity  thy  day!" 

739  3s.  Cowi 

LONGING  TO   BE   WITH  CHRIST. 

1  TO  Jesus,  the  crown  of  ray  hope, 

My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone  ; 
Oh !  bear  me,   ye   cherubim,   up, 
And  waft  me  away  to  His  throne. 

2  My  Saviour,  whom  absent  I  love ; 

Whom,  not  having  seen,   I  adore  ; 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 
All  glory,  dominion,  and  power : 

3  Dissolve  Thou  these  bonds  that   detain 

My  soul  from  her  portion  in  Thee ; 
Oh  !    strike  off  this  adamant   chain, 
And  make  me  eternally  free. 

4  When  that  happy   era  begins. 

When  arrayed  in  Thy  glories  T  shine, 
Nor  grieve  any   more,   by   my   sins. 
The  bosom  on   win -h   I  recline: 

827 


DEATH. 

5  Oh !  then  shall  the  veil  be  removed, 

And  round  me  Thy  brightness  be  poured; 
I  shall  see  Him  whom  absent  I  loved, 
Whom  not  having  seen,  I  adored. 

740  C.  M.  Watts. 

DEATH  SWALLOWED   UP  IN  VICTORY. 

1  Oil  !  for  an  overcoming  faith, 

To  cheer  my   dying  hours! 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster  death, 
And  all  his   frightful  powers. 

2  Joyful   with  all   the   strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips  shall  sing, 
Where  is  thy   boasted  victory,  Grave? 
And  where,   0  Death,  thy  sting? 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I  'm  secure, 

Death  has  no  sting  beside ; 
The  law  is  sin's  condemning  power, 
But  Christ  my  ransom  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory, 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conquerors  while  we  die, 
Through   Christ,   our  living  Head. 

741  C.  M.  Spir.  Songs. 

CONSOLATION. 

1  WHILE  here  I  sit  at  Jesus'  feet, 

Amid  the  vale  of  tears  ; 
I'll  trust  His  grace,  and  sing  His  praise, 
Nor  yield  to  doubts  and  fears. 

2  And  can  it  be  that  I  shall  see 

My  Saviour  face  to  face  ? 
For  ever  prove  His  boundless  love, 
And  endless  anthems  raise  ? 

828 


OF    C  H  B  1  >  T  I  A  N  S  . 

3  The  thought  shall  still  my  musings  till, 

By  cares  and  son 

The  blessed  hope  shall  lift   me  up, 

The  hope  of  endless  rest. 

4  When  God   appears  to  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  pilgrim's  ey<  . 

What  tongue  can  tell  the  joys  they  '11  feel. 
Throughout   eternity  ] 

742  C.    M.  ToPLADY. 

MY  FLESH    SHALL    REST   IX  HOPE. 

1  'TIS  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  b 

That  when  my   change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my   spirit  home. 

2  There  shall  my  disimprisoned  soul 

Behold  Him   and  adore  : 
•    Be  with  His  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  nioi    : 

3  Shall  see  Him  wear  that  very  flesh 

On  which  my  as  lain  : 

His  love  intense.   His  merit  fresh, 
As  though   but  newly  slain. 

4  Soon,  too,  my  slumbering  dust  shall  hear 

The  trumpet's   quickening  sound: 
And  by  my   Saviour's   power  rebuilt, 
At  His  right  hand  be  found. 

5  Oil !   mav  the  unction   of  these  truths 

For  ever  with   me  stay, 
Till   from  her  sinful   cage   dismissed, 
My  spirit  flies   away. 

70  829 


DEATH. 
74:3  S.  M.  Washbourne. 

HOPE    IN    DEATH. 

1  THIS  world  of  sin   and  death 

Is  not  to  be  our  home; 
No;   by  the   light   of  precious  faith, 
We  seek  a   world  to  come. 

2  Jesus  is  gone  before, 

And  shows   our  feet  the  way; 
His  death  has  made  an  open  door 
To   everlasting  day. 

3  Our  load   of  earthly  care, 
Temptation,   grief,   and  pain, 

Will  never  find   admittance  there, 
Or  break   our  peace  again. 

4  AVe  may  behold  the  tomb, 
And  songs  of  victory  sing; 

For  death   itself  has   lost  its  gloom, 
Since  Christ  destroyed  its  sting. 

5  Oh  !  may  we  walk  by  faith, 
Till  hence  our  souls  remove; 

Then,  by  its  light,   rejoice  in  death, 
And  find  our  home  above. 

744  S.  M.  Bethune. 

IT  IS   NOT   DEATH   TO   DIE. 

1  IT  is  not  death  to  die, 
To  leave  this   weary  road, 

And  'midst  the   brotherhood  on  high, 
To  be   at  home   with  God. 

2  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake  in   glorious  repose, 
To  spend   eternal  vears. 

83Q 


OF    CHRISTIANS. 

3  It  is  not  death  to  bear 
The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 

From  dungeon   chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4  It  is  not   death  to  fling 
Aside  this   sinful  dust, 

And  rise,   on  strong-,   exulting  wing, 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life! 
Thy  chosen  cannot  die ; 

Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife, 
To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 


THE  DYING  CHRISTIAN. 

1  HAPPY  soul!  thy   days  are  ended, 

All  thy  mourning  days  below  ; 
Go  by  angel  guards   attended, 

To  the  sight   of  Jesus  go. 
Waiting  to  receive   thy   spirit, 

Lo!   the  Saviour  stands  above, 
Shows  the  purchase   of  His  merit, 

Reaches  out  the   crown  of  love. 

2  Struggle  through   thy   latest  passion, 

To  thy  dear  Redeemer's  breast, 
To  His  uttermost   salvation, 

To  His  everlasting  rest. 
For  the  joy  He  sets   before  thee, 

Bear  a  momentary   pain; 
Die,  to  live  the  life  of  glory, 

.Suffer,   with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 

831 


DEATH. 

746  C.  M.  Logan. 

THE   REST  OF  THE   GRAVE. 

1  HOW  still  and  peaceful  is  the  grave! 

Where,  life's  vain  tumults  past, 
Th'  appointed  house,   by  heaven's  decreer 
Receives  ns  all  at  last. 

2  The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease, 

Their  passions  rage  no  more; 
And  there  the  weary  pilgrim  rests 
From  all    the  toils  he  bore. 

3  There  rest  the  prisoners,  now  released 

From  slavery's  sad  abode; 
Xo  more   they  hear  th1  oppressor's  voice^ 
Or  dread  the  tyrant's  rod. 

4  There  servants,  masters,  small  and  great, 

Partake  the  same  repose; 
And  there,   in  peace,  the  ashes  mix, 
Of  those  who  once  were  foes. 

5  All,  levelled    by  the  hand  of  death, 

Lie  sleeping  in  the  tomb; 
Till  God  in   judgment  calls  them  forth, 
To  meet  their  final  doom. 

747  Irreg.  Milmah, 

BURIAL  ANTHEM. 

1  BROTHER,  thou  art  gone  before  us, 

And  thy  saintly  soul  is  flown, 
Where  tears  are  wiped    from  every  eye, 

And  sorrow  is  unknown. 
From  the  burden  of  the  flesh, 

And  from   care  and  fear  released, 
Where  the   wicked  cease  from  troubling, 

And  the   weary  are  at  rest. 


OF    I  111:  I  >T,IAXS. 

me   way   thou 'si   travelled  o'er,. 
And  the  heavy   load  : 

B  I    Cli  is       ■••'.:   taught  thv   languid  feet 

o  -  c 

To  reach   His  blessed  abode, 
Thou'rt  sleeping  now,  like  Lazai 

Upon  his  Father's  breast, 
Where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling, 

And  the   weary  are  at  rest 

3  Sin  can  never  taint  thee  now, 

Nor  donbt  thy  faith  assail. 
Nor  thy  meek  trust   in  Jesus  Christ, 

And  the  Holy  Spirit,  fail ; 
And  there  thou 'it  sure  to  meet  the  good, 

Whom  on   earth  thou   lovedst  best, 
Where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling, 

And  the  weary  are  at   rest 

748  12s.  ai  1  lis.  Hebf.r. 

FUNERAL    HYMN. 

1  THOU  art  gone  to  the  grave!    hut  we  will   not 

deplore  thee, 
Though   sorrows   and   darkness  encompass  the 

tomb; 
Thy  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portals  b 

thee. 
And  the  lamp  of  His  love  is  thy  guide  through. 

the  gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave!  we  no  longer  behold 

"thee, 
Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy 
side, 
But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  enfold 
thee, 
And  sinners  may  die  —  for  the  sinless  has  died, 

70*  81  3 


DEATH. 

fl  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !   and  its  mansion  for- 
saking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  fear  lingered  lung; 
But  the  mild   rays  of  paradise  beamed  on  thy 
waking, 
And  the  sound   which   thou   heardst   was  the 
seraphim's  song. 

4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave !  but  we  will  not  de- 
plore thee, 
"Whose  God  was  thy  Ransom,  thy  Guardian,  and 
Guide; 
He  gave  thee,  He  took  thee,  and  He  will  restore 
thee, 
And  death  has  no  sting,  for  the  Saviour  "has  died. 


749  8s.  and  7s.  S.  F.  Smith. 

DEATH   OF  A  SISTER. 

1  SISTER,  thou  wa-t  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as   the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be   thy   silent  slumber, 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low; 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number, 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us; 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel; 

But  t'is  God  that  hath  bereft  us, 

He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 


834 


OF    CHRISTIANS. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 
When  the  day  of  life  is  fled  ; 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 


750  L.  M.  Mackay. 

SLEEPING  IX  JESUS. 

1  ASLEEP  in  Jesus*!    blessed  sleep. 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose 
Unbroken  by  the  last   of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus!    Oh!    how  sweet, 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy   confidence  to  sing, 
That   death  has  lost  his  cruel  sting. 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus!    peaceful  rest. 
Whose  ay  a  king*  is  supremely  Messed; 
No  fear,  no  wo   shall  dim  that    hour 
That   manifests  the   Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus!    Oh!    for  me 
May   such  a  blissful  refuge  be; 
S     urely  shall   my   ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the   summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  ia   Jesus!    far  from  thee 

Thy   kindred  and  their  graves  may  be; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed   sleep 
Ffom   whieh   none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 


RESU  RRECTION. 


RESURRECTION. 


751  L.  M.  Doddridge 

COMFORT  FROM  THE  RESURRECTION. 

1  BLESSED  Jesus,  source  of  every  grace, 
From  far  to  view  Thy  smiling  face, 
While  absent  thus  by  faith  we  live, 
Exceeds  all  joys  that  earth  can  give. 

2  But  Oh !    what  ecstasy  unknown 

Fills  the  wide   circle  round  Thy  throne, 
Where  every  rapturous  hour  appears 
Nobler  than  millions  of  our  years! 

3  Millions  by  millions  multiplied 

Shall  ne'er  Thy  saints  from  Thee  divide; 
But  the  bright  legions  live  and  praise 
Through  all  Thy  own  immortal  days. 

4  0  happy  dead,  in  Thee  that  sleep, 
Though  o'er  their  mouldering  dust  we  weep! 

0  faithful  Saviour,   who  shalt  come 
That  dust  to  ransom  from  the  tomb! 

5  While  Thine  unerring  word  imparts 
So  rich  a  cordial  to  our  hearts, 
Through  tears  our  triumphs  shall  be  shown, 
Though  round  their  graves,  and  near  our  own* 

752  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE  RESURRECTION  OF  THE  JUST. 

1  HOW  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  just; 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lies  mingled  Avith  the  dust? 

836 


nor  i:   in 

2  Faith  sees  the  Lord  of  Glory  come, 

With  flaming  guards  around; 

The  skies  divide   to   make    II mi   room, 
The   trumpet    shakes   the    ground. 

3  Faith  hears  the  voice,   "Ye  dead,  arise!" 

Arid  lo !    the  graves  obey; 

And   waking  saints   with  joyful  eyes 
Salute   tlf    expected   day. 

4  They  leave  the   dust,   and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to    the  midway  air; 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  low   adore   Him  there. 

5  Oh!    may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them   clothed  in  white! 
The  meanest   place   at   His  right   hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 

6  How   will  our  joy   and   wonder  rise. 

When   our  returning  Kino- 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through   the  skies, 
On  love's  triumphant  wing! 

753  L,  M.  Watts. 

HOPE  IN  THE   RESURRECTION. 

1  UNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb, 

Take   this   new   treasure   to   thy  trust  ; 
And   give   these   sacred   relics   room. 
To  seek  a  slumber  in   the   dust. 

2  Nor  pain,   nor  grief,   nor  anxious  fear 

Invade    thv   bounds;    no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the   peaceful    sleeper  here. 
While  angels   watch  the   soft  repose. 

837 


RESU  R  R  E  C  T  ION. 

3  So  Jesus  slept, —  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave  and  blessed  the  bed; 
Rest  here,   blessed   saint,  till  from  His  throne 
The  morning  break,   and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  His  throne,   illustrious  morn, 

Attend    O  earth !    His  sovereign  word  ; 
Restore  thy  trust,  a  glorious  form, 
Called  to  ascend  and  meet  the  Lord. 

754  C.  M.  Kirk  White. 

PROSPECT  OF  THE  RESURRECTION. 

1  THROUGH  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path, 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom. 

We,  soldiers  of  an  injured  King. 

Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,   when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay, 
Our  cold  remains,   in  solitude, 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

3  Our  labours  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat, 
Unheeded,    o'er  our  silent  dust, 
The  storms   of  life  shall  beat. 

4  These  ashes  poor,  this  little  dust, 

Oar  Father's   care  shall  keep, 
Till  the  last  angel  rise,  and   break 
The  long  and   dreary  sleep. 

5  Then  lore's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 

Shall   shed   its  mildest  rays. 
And  the  lono;  silent  dust  shall  burst 
With   shouts  of  endless  praise. 

838 


JUDGMENT. 
JUDGMENT, 

n  W   OF  JUDGMENT. 

1  DAY  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders! 

Hark!    the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than   a  thousand  thunders, 

Shakes  the   r fast   creation  round. 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's   heart  confound! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Clothed   in  majesty  divine! 
You,  who  long  for  His  appearing, 

Then   shall  say,   '* This  God    is  mine!" 

Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that   day  for  Thine. 

3  At  His  call  the   dead  awaken. 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea: 
All  the  powers   of  nature,  shaken 
By  His  looks,  prepare  to  flee: 

Careless  sinner, 
YVhat  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Horrors  past  imagination 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 
When  you  hear    your  condemnation, 
^Hencc,   accursed   wretch,  depart! 

Thou   with   Satan 
And  his  angels  have  thy  part! 

5  But  to    those  who  have   confessed, 

Loved  and  served  the   Lord,   below; 
He  will  say.   "Come  near,  ye  blessed, 
See  the  kingdom  I  bestow: 

You  for  ever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know/4 

839 


J  U  D  G  M  E  N  T . 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

Mav  this  thought  our  course  raise! 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 
Sighs  shall  then  be  changed  to  praise: 
We  shall  triumph 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 


756  L.  M.  Heber. 

THE  LORD  SHALL  COME. 

1  THE  Lord  shall  come!  the  earth  shall  quake. 
The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake; 

And  withering  from  the  vault  of  night, 
The  stars  shall  pale  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  shall  come!  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowliness  He  came; 

A  silent  lamb  before  His  foes, 
A  weary  man  and  full  of  woes. 

3  The  Lord  shall  come!  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm 
On  cherub   wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Appointed  Judge  of  all  mankind. 

4  Can  this  be  He,  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the   world's  highway, 
Oppressed  by  power,  and  mocked  by  pride, 
The  Nazarene,  the  crucified? 

£  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, 
"Rocks  hide  us,  mountains  on  us  fall!" 
The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb, 
Shall  joyful  sing,  "The  Lord  is  come! 

840 


D  A  V     0  F     \Y  R  A  T  II . 
757  c-  M.  Doddridge. 

THE   FINAL   DAY. 

1  THE  day  approaches,  O  my  soul, 

The  great  decisive   day. 
Which  from  the   verge  of  mortal  life 
Shall  bear  thee  far  away. 

2  Another  day  more   awful  dawns; 

And,  lo!  the  Judge  appears; 

Ye  heavens,  retire   before   His  face, 
And  sink,  ye   darkened  stars. 

3  Yet  does  <me  short  preparing  hour, 

One  precious  hour  remain; 
Awake,   my  soul,   with  all  thy  power, 
Nor  let  it  pass  in  vain. 

4  We  one  and  all   must  shortly  die, 

And  at  Thy   bar  appear; 
Now  be  our  intercourse  improved 
To  mutual  profit  here. 

5  For  this,  Thy  temple,   Lord,  we  throng, 

For  this  Thy   board  surround; 
Here  may  our  service  be  approved, 

And  in  Thy   presence  crowned. 

7(58  L.  M.  W.  Scott. 

THAT  DAY  OF  WRATH. 

1  THAT  day   of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 

When   heaven   and   earth   shall    pass   away, 
What  power  shall    be  the   sinner's  stay } 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful   day? 

2  When  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll; 
When   louder  yet,   and   yet   more  dread. 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead. 

71  Sll 


JUDGMENT. 

3  Oh!  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 

When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  elayr 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away* 

759  S.  M.  Beddomb, 

BEHOLD  I  HE   COMETH. 

1  BEHOLD  the  day  is  come, 
The  righteous  Judge  is  near, 

And  sinners,  trembling  at  their  doom, 
Shall  soon  their  sentence  hear. 

2  Angels  in  bright  attire 
Conduct  Him  through  the  skies; 

Darkness  and  tempests,  smoke  and  fire, 
Attend  Him  as  He  flies. 

3  How  awful  is  the  sight, 
How  loud  the  thunders  roar! 

The  sun  forbears  to  give  his  light, 
And  stars  are  seen  no  more. 

4  The  whole  creation  groans, 
But  saints  arise  and  sing, 

They  are  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 
And  He  their  God  and  king. 

760  C.  M.  Watts. 

ANTICIPATED  JUDGMENT. 

1  THAT  awful  day   will  surely  come, 

IV  appointed  hour  make  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  Thv   voice 
Pronounce  the  word,  Depart! 

84& 


ANTIC  I  PAT  ED. 

3  Oh !  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 

And  fix  my  doleful   station   where 
I  must  not  taste   His  love. 

4  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

I  hang  upon   Thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  Thee? 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

5  Oh!  tell   me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  Thy  hands; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  Thy  word, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

761  8.  M.  Doddridge. 

THE  TERROR  OF  THE  LORD. 

1  AND  will  the  Judge  descend? 
And  must  the  dead  arise? 

And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discernino-  eves? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  before  Hi?  face 
Astonished,   shrink  away? 

3  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead, 

Hark!  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread. 

4  Ye  sinners,  seek  His  grace, 
His  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 

Fly  to  the  shelter   of  His  cross, 
And  rind  salvation  there. 

843 


.1  U  i)  G  ME  NT. 

5  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  vour  head. 


762  8s.,  7s.  and  6s.  Spir.  Songs. 

A  VISION   OF  JUDGMENT. 

1  DARK  brood  the  heavens  o'er  thee, 

Black  clouds  are  gathering  fast; 
In  awful  power  thy  God  has  come, 
Thy   days  of  mirth  are  past. 

2  Dark  brood  the  heavens  o'er  thee, 

Red  flames  are  bursting  round; 
Bright  lio*htnino;s  flash,  loud  thunders   roar; 
How  shakes  the  trembling  ground ! 

3  Dark  brood  the  heavens  o'er  thee, 

Behold  the  Judge  appears; 
Unnumbered  millions  throng  around, 
Raised  from  the  dust  of  years. 

4  Dark  brood  the  heavens  o'er  thee, 

Soon  thou   wilt  hear  thy   doom; 
Destruction  opens  wide  for  thee, 
Thy   chosen,   final  home. 

5  Yet  stay,   the  vision  lingers ; 

Why,  sinner,  wilt  thou  die? 
Dark  brood  the   heavens,  but  mercy  waits. 
This  hour  to  Jesus  fly  ! 

844 


A  N  N  OUNCE  D. 

763  ^.  Kellt. 

Christ's  second  advent. 

1  HARK!  that  shout  of  rapturous  joy, 

Bursting*  forth  from  yonder  cloud; 
Jesus  comes,  and  through  the  sky 

Angel*  tell   their  joy  aloud. 

2  Hark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  voice 

Sounds  abroad   through  sea  and  land: 
Let  His  people  now  rejoice, 
Their  redemption   is  at  hand. 

3  See  the  Lord   appears  in  view, 

Heaven   and  earth   before   Him   fly; 
Rise,   ye  saints,  He  comes  for  you, 
Rise  to   meet   Him   in  the  sky. 

4  Go,  and  dwell   with   Him  above, 

Where  no  foe  can  e'er  molest; 
Happy  in   a  Saviour's  love, 
Evej'  blessing,   ever  blessed. 

764  10s.  R.  Montgomery. 

RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 

1  HARK!  from  the  deep  of  heaven  a  trumpet  sound 
Thunders  the  dizzy  universe  around; 

From  north  to  south,  from  east  to   west  it  rolls, 
A  blast  that  summons  all  created  souls. 

2  And  swift  as  ripples  rise  upon  the  deep, 
The  dead  awaken  from  their  dismal  sleep; 
The  sea  has  heard  it;  coiling  up,  with  dread, 
Myriads  of  mortals  rush  from  out  her  bed. 

3  The  graves  fly  open,  and  with  awful  strife 
The  dust  of  ages  startles  into  life; 

All  wrho  have  breathed,  or  moved,  or  seen  or  felt, 
All  they  around  whose  cradles  kingdoms  knelt; 

71*  845 


J  U  D  G  M  E  XT. 

4  Tyrants  and  warriors,  who  were  throned  in  blood, 
The  great  and  mean,  the  glorious  and  the  good. 
Are  raised,  from  every  isle,  and  land,  and  tomb, 
To  hear  the  changeless  and  eternal  doom. 

765  L-  M.  Davies. 

END   OF  THE  WORLD. 

1  HOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God, 
Who  shakes  creation  with  His  nod! 

He  frowns,  and   earth's  foundations  quake. 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

2  Crushed   under  guilt's  oppressive  weight, 
This  globe  now  totters  to  its  fate; 
Trembles  beneath   her  guilty  sons, 

And  for  deliverance  heaves  and  groans. 

3  Ah!  see  the  glorious,  dreadful  day 
That  takes  th'   enormous  load  away; 
See  skies,  and  stars,  and  earth,  and  seas 
Sink  in  one   universal  blaze. 

4  Where  now,  ah!  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  general  Avreck? 

Can  falling  rocks  conceal  them  now, 
When  rocks  dissolve  like  melting  snow? 

5  In   vain  for  pity  now  they  cry. 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie; 
There  on  the  burning  billows  tossed, 
For  ever,   ever,   ever  lost. 

6  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 

Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  though  worlds  expire, 
And   earth  and  skies  dissolve  on  fire. 

846 


DE     CRIBED. 
766  '  ••  and  7s.,  I  IT.  I      :  LYKR. 

THE   HOUR  OF  HIS  JUDGMENT  IS   ( 

1  GREAT  God,  what   do   1   b 

The  end  of  things  created; 
The  Jndge  of  raai     I    -       appear, 

On.  clouds         j      y  seated : 
Tlie  trumpet  soun 
The  dead   which  they 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet   II : 

2  The  dead   in   Chris!    - 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sound i    _. 
Caught   up  to  meet    Him  in  the  skies, 

With  j<  >y   their   L  >rd  surr<  m   li    _  : 
Nog  soul s  d is 

His  presence 

those  . 

3  But  sinn  •  -  ' 

Behold   His   wrath  prevailing?; 
F  r  they  shall  rise,  and  tii.  :.  i    tears 

And  sighs  are  nnavailii  v: 
The  day  of  grace  is   past   and  g 

ibling  they   stand   before  the  throne, 

All  unpi  *  •   meet  Him. 

4  Gr     I   I      :.   what  d  »   I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created; 
The  Judge  oi  man  I  see  appear, 

On  of  g  -  ated; 

Beneath   His  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth   shall   pass  away, 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  him. 

>47 


H  EAYEU. 


HE  A  VE  N. 
767  C.  ML  Steele, 

NO   SIX   IN   HEAVEN. 

1  FAR  from  these   gloomy  scenes  of  night, 

Unbounded  glories  rise; 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight. 
Unknown  to  mortal  eye-. 

2  Fair,   distant   land!   could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore. 
How  would  oar  spirits  long  to  rise. 
And  dwell   on   earth   no  more. 

3  There,  pain  and  sickness  never  come, 

And   grief  no  more  complains ; 
Health  triumphs  in   immortal  bloom. 
And  endless  pleasure  reigns. 

4  No  clouds  these  blissful  regions  know, 

Realms  ever  bright   and  fair. 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  i 
Can  never  enter  there. 

5  There,  all  the  millions  of  His  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite ; 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view 
With  infinite  delight. 

6  Prepare  us,  Lord,   by  grace  divine. 

For  Thy  bright   courts  on  high  ; 
Then  bid  our  spirits  rise,   and  join 
The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

848 


ETER  N  A  L     I.  I  FE. 

768  L.  M.  Gibbons. 

ETERNAL  LIFE. 

1  ETERNAL  life!  how  sweet  the  sound 

To  sinners,  who  deserve  to  die  ! 
Proclaim  the  bliss  the   world   around, 

And  shout  the  joys,   ye   worlds  on  high, 

2  Eternal  life  !  how   will  it  reign. 

When,  mounting  from  this  breathless  clod. 
The  soul,  discharged    from  sin  and  pain, 
Ascends  t'  enjoy  its   Father,  God  ! 

3  Eternal  life!    how  wiD  it  bloom 

In   beauty  on   that   blissful  day, 
When  rescued  from   the  imprisoning  tomb, 
A  glory  clothes  our  rising  clay ! 

4  Eternal  life !   Oh  !   how   refined 

The  joy  !  the   triumph   how  divine  ! 
When  saints,   in   body   and  in  mind, 
Shall  in  the   Saviour's   image   shine  ! 

5  Holy  and  heavenly   be   that   soul, 

Where  dwells  a  hope  so  high  as  this ; 
How  should  we  long  to  reach  the  goal, 
And  seize  the  prize   of  endless  bliss  ! 

769  C.  M.  Beddome. 

THE  WORLD   OF   BLISS. 

1  THERE  is  a  world  of  perfect  bliss, 

Above  the  starry   skies ; 
Fatigued  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 
I  thither  lift  mine   eyes. 

2  'Tis  there  the  weary  are  at  rest, 

And  all  is  peace  within  ; 
The  mind  with  guilt  no  more  oppressed. 
The  conscience  calm  and  clean. 

849 


H  E  A  V  E  N  . 

3  Farewell  to  earth  and  earthly  things, 

In  vain  they  tempt  my  stay  ; 
Come,  angels,  spread  your  downy  wings, 
And  bear  me  swift  away. 

4  I  long  to  see  my  Father's  face, 

And  love  and  sing  like  you ; 

Adieu,  adieu,  my  dearest  friends ; 

Vain  world,  once  more  adieu  ! 

770  C.  P.  M.         Toplady\sColu 

THE   HEAVENLY  PROSPECT. 

1  REJOICING  now  in  glorious  hope 
"We  stand,  and  from  the  mountain  nop, 

View  all  the  land  below ;  . 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise. 
And  all  the  fruits  of  Paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow. 

2  A  land  where  sin  shall  ne'er  invade. 
Nor  doubts  shall  cast  a  gloomy  shad*, 

With  every  blessing  crowned  ; 
There  dwells  the   Lord  our  righteousness, 
And  keeps  His  own  in  perfect  peao*. 

And  all  His   praise  resound. 

3  May  we  this  better  land  possess, 
When  in  this  howling  wilderness, 

No  longer  we   shall  rove ; 
Lord,  help  us  humbly  to  rejoice, 
In  hope  wg  there  shall  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  sino-  redeeming  love. 

771  8s-  an(*  6s-  I1T-  Tappan. 

A  HOME   FOR   WEARY   SOULS. 

1   THERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast, 
'Tis  found  above  in  heaven.        £-50 


A    HOME    FOR    Til  E    W  BART. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven ; 
When  tossed  on   life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  her  tearful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  given; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all   serene  in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn   of  heaven. 

772  US-  MuiILENBERGH. 

I  WOULD   NOT  LIVE   ALWAY. 

1  I   WOULD  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin  ; 
Temptation   without  and   corruption   within  ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway:  no,  welcome  the  tomb; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  T  dread  not  its  gloom: 
There  sweet  he  mv  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

851 


H  E  A  V  EX. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  al way,  away  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where    the    rivers    of   pleasure    How    o'er    the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ; 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour,  and  brethren,  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul? 

773  C.  M.  Mason. 

HOPE   OF  HEAVEN. 

1  WHAT  have  I  in  this  barren  land? 

My  Jesus  is  not  here ; 
Mine  eyes  will  ne'er  be  blessed,  until 
My  Jesus  doth  appear. 

2  My  Jesus  is  gone  up  to  heaven, 

To  get  a  place  for  me ; 
For  't  is  His  will,  that  where  He  is 
His  followers  should  be. 

3  Canaan  I  view  from  Pisgah's  top; 

Of  Canaan's  grapes  I  taste ; 
My  Lord,  who   sends  them  to  me  herev 
Will  send  for  me  at  last. 

4  I  have  a  God  that  changeth  not; 

Why  should  I  be  perplexed  ? 
My  God,  who  owns  me  in  this  world, 
Will  own  me  in  the  next. 

5  My  dearest  friends,  they  dwell  above; 

Them  will  I  go  to  see ; 
And  all  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

852 


ITS    REST. 

774  C.  M.  Tappan. 

HEAVENLY     REST. 

1  THERE  is  an   hour  of  hallowed  peace, 

For  those   with   cares  oppressed, 
When  sighs  and  sorrowing  tears  shall  cease, 
And  all   be   hushed  to   vest. 

2  'T  is  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts  which  here  annoy; 
Then  they,   who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 
Shall   reap   again   in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more ; 
The   stream   of  endless  pleasure  flows, 
On  that  celestial   shore. 

4  There,  purity  with  love  appears, 

And   bliss  without  alloy; 
There,  they,   who  oft  have  sown  in  tears, 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

775  C.  M.  Watts. 

THE   HOPE    OF   HEAVEN'   SUPPORTING. 

1  WHEN  I  can   read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  shies, 
I'll   bid  farewell   to   every  fear, 
And   wipe   my   weeping  eves. 

2  Should  earth  against  my   soul   engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 
Then   I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  c  a   wild  deluge,  come, 

And  stor  utow   fall  ; 

May  I  but  s  fe'y   reach   my   home, 
My  G  i  ;.  all!   • 

72  853 


H  E  A  V  E  X  . 

4    There  shall   I  bathe   my   weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  pesl  : 
And  not   a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  m}^  peaceful  breast. 

776  C.  M.  Dickso* 

THE   NEW  JERUSALEM. 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy  and  peace,   and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly   gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks   with   salvation  strong, 
And  streets   of  shining  gold? 

3  Oh  !   when,   thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall   I  thy   courts  ascend  ; 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  sabbaths   have  no  end  ! 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin,   nor   sorrow,  know: 
Blea  >ed  s      > !  through  wild  and  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Apostles,   martyrs,   prophets,  there 

rad   my    Saviour  stand  : 
And  soon  my   friends  in   Christ  below 
Will  join  the   glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem,   my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then   shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When   I  thy  joy  shall  see. 

854 


TEARg    W  IP  ED    A  WAY. 

777  Is.  Raffles. 

all  tp:aks  wiped  away. 

1  HIGH  in  yonder  realm-  of  li< 

Dwell  tla1  raptured    saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 

Happy  in  Immanuel's  love. 
Pilgrims  in   this   vale  of  tears. 

Once  they  knew,   like  us  below, 
Gloomy  doubts,   distressing  fear-. 

Torturing  pain,   and  heavy  woe. 

2  Oft  the  big  unbidden  tear, 

iling  d«>wn   the  furrowed  cheek, 
Told  in   eloquence  sincere, 

Tales  of   wo    they  could  not  speak. 
But  these  days  of  weeping  o'er. 

Past  this   scene  of  toil  and  pain. 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more, 

Never,    never  weep  again  ! 

3  'Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

'Mid  th'   angelic   lyres  above, 
Hark !  their  songs  melodious  rise, 

Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love  ! 
Happy  spirits  !  ye  are  fled, 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find  : 
Lulled  to  rest  the   aching  head, 

Soothed  the   anguish  of  the  mind  1 

4  All  is  tranquil  and  serene, 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose  ; 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene. 

There  no  angry  tempest  blows ! 
Every  tear  is  wiped  away. 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast! 
Night  is  lost  in   endless  day, 

Sorrows,  in  eternal  rest  ! 

S55 


HEAVEN. 
778  L.  M.  Duncan:  Kent. 

THE  SONG  OF  THE  REDEEMED  IN  HEAVEN. 

1  BEHOLD  the  saints  beloved  of  God  ! 
Washed  are  their  robes  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Brighter  than  angels,  lo,  they  shine, 
Their  glories  splendid  and  sublime  ! 

2  Through  tribulation  great  they  came, 
They  bore  the  cross,  and  scorned  the  shame; 
Now  in  the  living  temple  blessed, 

With  God  they  dwell,   on   Him  they  rest,      D 

.°   Hunger  they  ne'er  shall  feel  again, 
Xor  pain,  nor  thirst  shall  they  sustain ; 
To  wells  of  living  water  led, 
By  God  the  Lamb  for  ever  fed. 

4  While  everlasting  ages  roll, 
Eternal  love  shall  feast  the  soul; 
And  scenes  of  bliss,  for  ever  new, 
Rise  iu  succession  to  their  view. 

5  Here,  all   who  suffered  sword  or  flame, 
For  truth,   or  Jesus'  lovely  name, 
Shout  victory  now,   and  hail  the  Lamb, 
And  bow  before  the  great  I  AM. 

0  Jesus,  the  Saviour,   is  their  theme  ; 
They  sing  the  wonders  of  His  name; 
To   Him   ascribing  power  and  grace, 
Doininion  and  eternal  praise. 

7   To  Him  who  loved  them  to  the  end, 
Their  surety,  sacrifice,  and  friend  ; 
To   Him  who  washed  them  in  His  blood, 
A ud  made  them  kings  and  priests  to  God! 

Sod 


C  II  R  IS T I  A  N ' S    HOME. 

8  "Amen,"  they  cry,  "  't  is  He  alone, 
Who  rightly   fills  His  Father's  throne, 
To  Him  be  glory;"  and  again 
Repeat  His  praise,  and  say,   "Amen!" 

9  Oh !   sweet  employ,  to  sing  and  trace 

TV  amazing  heights  and  depths  of  grace ! 
To  spend,  from   sin  and  sorrow  free, 
A  blissful,  vast  eternity  ! 

10  Oh  !   what  a  grand,   exalted  song, 
When  every  tribe  and  every  tongue, 
Redeemed   by  blood,   with  Christ  appear, 
And  join   in  one  full  chorus  there. 

11  My  soul  anticipates  the   day  ; 

Would  stretch  her  wings  and  soar  away, 
To  aid  the  song,  the  palm  to  bear, 
And  bow,  the   chief  of  sinners,  there. 

779  lis.  Dexuam. 

THE   CHRISTIAN^  HOME. 

1  'MID  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  complai 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with  saints  ; 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home  ! 

2  Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of  peace  ! 
And  thrice-precious  Jesus,  whose    love  cannot 

♦cease ! 
Though    oft    from  Thy  presence    in    sadness   I 

roam, 
I  long  to  behold  Thee,  in  glory  at  home. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free, 
Which  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with  Thee; 

Thongli  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may  foam, 
All,  all  will  be  at  peace,  when  I'm  with  Thee  at 
home. 
72*  85T 


HEAVEN, 


4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 

Oh !    give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my  day ; 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  Thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whatever  Thou  deniest.  Oh!  give  me  Thy  gracer 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of  Thy  face; 
Indulge  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  Thy  throne, 
Ami  rind  even  now  a  sweet  foretaste  of  home. 

G   I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  Thy  beauties  to  shine. 
No  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine. 
And  in  Thy  dear  image  arise  from  the  tomb. 
With  glorified  millions,  to  praise  Thee  at  home, 

730  8s-  and  7s.  Kelly. 

YONDER  WORLD   OF  JOY. 

1  WHAT  is  life!   'tis  all  a  vapour; 

Soon  it   vanishes  away : 
Life  is  but  a  dying  taper ; 

Oh  !   my  soul,  why  wish  to  stay  ■ 
Why  not  spread  Thy   wings,  and  fly, 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy! % 

2  See  that  glory   how   resplendent, 

Brighter  far  than   fancy  paints; 
There,  in  majesty  transcendent, 

Jesus  reigns,  the  Kino-  of  saints. 
Spread  thy  wings,  my  soul,  and  fly, 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

858 


TT>    BLISS. 

3  Joyful  crowds   His  throne  surrounding, 

Sing  with  rapture  of  His  love. 
Through  the  heavens  II is  praises  sounding, 
Filling  all  the  courts  above. 

Spread  thy  wings,   my  soul,  and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

4  Go,  and   share  Pli-  people's  glory  : 

'Mid  the  ransomed  crowd  appear ; 
Thine,  a  joyful,   wondrous  story, 

One  that  angels  love  to  hear. 
Spread  thy   wings,   my   soul,   and  fly 
Straight  to  yonder  world  of  joy. 

781  L.  M.  Beddomk. 

J3LISS    OF   HEAVEN. 

1  IN  heaven  the  heart   overflows  with  love, 

And  every   eye  beholds  its  God ; 
The  passions  now  no  longer  rove. 
The  soul  is   washed  in  Jesus'   blood. 

2  Sin  is  for  ever  banished  thence, 

Eo>tatic  raptures   fill  the  mind ; 
The  low  delights  of  flesh   and  >ense, 
Are  changed  for  pleasures  all  refined. 

3  Oceans  of  bliss   incessant   roll. 

Nor  Satan  tempts,   nor  tyrants  frown  ; 

No  transient  clouds  overspread  the  soul, 

And  guilt  and  grief  are  never  known. 

4  Oh  !  could   we  drop  this  cumbrous   clay. 

Soon  would  we  climb  the   upper  road ; 
On   wings  of  love  fly   swift   awav. 

Till  we  shall  reach  the  throne   of  God. 

•  - 


HEAVEN. 

782  C.  M.  Beddome. 

SAINTS    ABOVE. 

1  VIEW   the   bright   ranks  in  order  stand. 

And  round   the   throne  appear; 
Now  free  from   each   polluting  sin, 
And  each   distracting  care. 

2  They  know  no  grief,   nor  suffer  pain, 

Their  sighs  are  turned  to  songs; 
Celestial  love  inflames  their  souls, 
And   praise   employs  their  tongues. 

3  In  Jesus'   righteousness  arrayed, 

How  beautiful   and  fair! 
Rich  the  enjoyments  they  partake, 
And  bright  the  crowns  they   wear. 

4  Could  I  but  hope  at  length  to  join 

The  spirits  of  the  just, 
I'd  trample  on  this  empty   world, 
Nor  cleave  to  earth   and  dust. 

783  C.  M.  Watts. 

HOLINESS   OF  HEAVEN. 

1  NOR  eye  has  seen,  nor  ear  has  heard. 

Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  love  His  Son. 

2  But  the  good   Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 

The  beams  of  glory   in   His  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 

No  lying  lips,   nor  envious  eye, 

Can  taste  or  see  the  bliss. 

860 


HOLY    AND    HAPPY. 

4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life, 

Where  all  their  names  are  found  ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

784  C.  M.  TOPLADT. 

HAPPINESS    OF    DEPARTED    SAINTS. 

1  HOW  happy  are  the  souls  above, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free ! 
With  Jesus  they  are  now  at  rest, 
And  all  His  glory  see ! 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb,"  aloud  they  cry, 

"That  brought  us  here  to  God " 
In  ceaseless  hymns  of  praise,  they  shout 
The  virtue  of  His  blood. 

3  Sweet  gratitude  inspires  their  songs, 

Ambitious  to  proclaim, 
Before  the  Father's  awful  throne, 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 

4  With   wondering  joy  they  recollect 

Their  fears  and  dangers  past; 
And  bless  the  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
Which  brought  them  safe  at  last. 

5  Lord,   let  the  merit  of  Thy  death 

To  me  be  likewise  given  ; 
And  I,  with  them,  will   shout  Thy  praise 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

861 


HEAVEN. 

785  ^s-  MoNTGOMERr 

WHAT  ARE  THESE  IN  WHITE   ROBES  ? 

1  WHAT  are  these  in  bright  array  ! 

This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song : 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod, 

These  from  great  affliction  came, 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  His  eternal  name; 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed ; 
Them,  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead. 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fear ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tear. 

786  7s. 

RISING  SAINTS. 

1  FROM  the  roaring  surge  they   come, 
From  the  darksome  depths  of  wo. 
Peril,  weariness,  and  shame, 
Marked  their  chosen  lot  below. 

862 


JOY     IX    JESUS      REIGN. 

2  Sinking  in  the  ocean  brine, 

i    ms  caught  them  from  the  flood; 
Lo !  how  bright  their  garment-  shine, 

Blanched  in  their  Redeemer's  blood. 

3  Where  is  now  the  streaming  tear? 

Where  the  pang,   the   secret  groan  ? 
Sin  nor  sorrow  mingle  here, 

Shadeless  splendour  gilds  the  throne. 

4  Like  the  rush  of  ocean   storm, 

Hi^'h  the  thundering  chorus  blends; 
Rich  with  life,  with  rapture  warm, 
Low  the  adoring  circle  bend?. 

5  One  their  Lord,   and   one  their  song, 

Saint  and  seraph  there  combine; 
Christian,   be  thy  faith  as  strong, 
Rest  as  glorious  shall  be  thine. 


787  8s-  an(l  '■■  Kelly 

JOY  IN  JESUS'   REIGN. 

1  HARK!  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above  ; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices, 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love : 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne, 
Jesus  rules  the   world  alone. 

2  Jesus  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth; 
Lord  of  life,  Thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  charm-  Thy  saints  on  earth. 
When  we  think  of  love  like  Thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it,  love  divine. 

S63 


H  E  A  V  E  N  . 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  for  ever, 

Thine  an   everlasting  crown  ; 
Nothing  from   Thy   love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  own. 
Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 

4  Saviour,   hasten   Thine  appearing ; 

Bring,  Oh!  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  ; 
Then  with  golden   harps  we  '11  sing, 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  king." 

788  Us.  C.  Wesley. 

GLORY  TO  THE  LAMB. 

1  YE  servants  of  God,   your  master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  His  wonderful  name ; 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,   almighty  to  save ; 
Yet  still  He  is  nigh,  His  presence  we  have  : 
The  great  congregation  His  triumph  shall  sing. 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus,   our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God,   who  sits  on  His  throne; 
Let  all  cry  aloud,   and  honour  the  Son  ; 
ImnianuePs  praises  the  angels  proclaim, 
Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  Him  His  right ; 
All  glory  and  power,  all  wisdom  and  might, 
All  honour  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  and  infinite  love. 

86i 


DOXOLOGIES. 


DOXOLOGIE  S, 


L.  M.  Watts. 

TO  God  the  Father,   God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit ;  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 

L.  M.  Kexx. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  Hirn  all  creatures  here  below, 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

C.  M.         Tate  axd  Brady. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore; 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

C.  ML  Watts. 

TO  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 

Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

S.  M.  Beddome. 

TO  the  eternal  Three, 
In  will  and  essence  One: 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 
Co-equal  honours  done. 
73  865 


DOXOLOGTES. 

6  H.  M.  Watts. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 

Perpetual   honours  raise, 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 

And  to  the   Spirit  praise  : 


With  all  our  powers, 
Eternal  King, 


Thy  name  we  sing, 
While  faith  adores. 


7  L.  P.  M.  Watts. 
NOW  to  the  great,  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,   Son  and  Spirit,  he 

Eternal  praise   and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

8  C.  P.  M.       Tate  and  Brady. 
TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,       . 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 

And  saints  on   earth  adore ; 
Be  glory  as  in   ages  past, 
And  now  it  is,   and  so  shall  last, 

When  time  shall  he  no  more. 

9  Vs.  C.  Wesley, 
SING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal   as  His  love ; 

Praise   Him,   all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son   and  Holy  Ghost. 

10  i*. 

PRAISE  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  Him  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise   Ilim,  all  ye  heavenly  host 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  though  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

86& 


DOXOLOGIES. 

H  8s.  and  Is. 

PRAISE  the  Father,   earth  and  heaven. 
Praise  the  Son,  the   Spirit  praise: 

At  it  was,  an<l  is,   be   -iven, 
Glory  through   eternal  days. 

12  8s.,  7s.  and  4s.     Rippon's  Coll. 

FATHER,   Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Thou,  the  God   whom  we  adore. 

May  we  all  Thy  love  inherit. 
To  Thine  image  us  restore, 

Vast  Eternal! 
Praises  to  Thee   evermore. 

13  10s.  and  lis.      Tate  axd  Bract, 

BY  all  holy  spirits  that  fill  the  wide   heaven, 
And  saints  upon  earth,  let  praises  be  given 
To  God,  in  three  persons,  the  God  we  adore, 

As  it  has  been,  now  is,  and  shall  be  e'er. 

14  lis.  and  Bs. 

ALL  praise  to  the  Father,  all  praise  to  tin 
All  praise  to  the   Spirit,   thrice  blessed. 

The  Holy,  Eternal,   Supreme  Three  in  One, 
Was,  is,  and  shall  still  be  addressed 

15  us. 

O  FATHER  Almio-hty,  to  Thee  be  addres 

AVith  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blessed, 

All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from  heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

867 


DOXOLOGIES. 
1(3  8s.  and  7s.  Newton 

APOSTOLIC  BENEDICTION. 

1  MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  the  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union, 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

17  L.  M.  Newtok. 

THE  PEACE  OF  GOD.       PHIL.  4  I  7. 

1  THE  peace,  which  God  alone  reveals, 
And  by  His  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 

Direct,  and  keep,   and  cheer  our  hearts, 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down, 
On  every  soul  assembled  here. 

18  7s.  and  6s.      Trochaic. 

TO  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blessed, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed. 
Praise  from  all '  above,  below, 

As  throughout  the  ages  past, 
Now  is  given,   and  shall  be  so 

While  endless  ages  last. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


.19  fa  and  6s.    Iambic.      J.  M.  Ferris, 

TO  Father,   Son,  and   Spirit, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 

Be  loftiest    ]  iven, 

Now  and  for  ever  more. 

Earth  join  with  heaven  in  singing 
The  praise  of  pardoning  love, 

Till  the  loud  anthem  swelling- 
Shall  reach  the  courts  above. 


20  <fa  ^d  Gs-    Iambic  Bethune, 

FPvOM  all  in  earth  and   heaven, 

To  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
Be  boundless  glory  given, 

And  ceaseless  service  done; 
Coequal  praise  to  Father, 

To  Son  and  Spirit  be; 
One  God,  they  reign  together, 

In  holv  Trinity. 


21  6&  and  4s.         Madan's  Coll, 

TO  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence  evermore; 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


73*  869 


TABLE  OF  PSALMS  AND  HYMNS 


ADAPTED   TO 


THE  EXPOSITION  OF  THE  CATECHISM. 


£©ki>'s  Day. 

I.  Ps.  35,    72.    H.   90,   253,   323-326, 
333,   336. 
IT.  Ps.  119(7).     H.  201-2^7. 

III.  Ps.  14,  51.     H.  174,    1S4,  1S5,  200, 

2S7    2S9. 

IV.  II.    23,'  39,'  40;  Pa.  S3,    51.      II. 

183,  1S9,  708,  710. 
V.  H.  94,  106,  120   121,  251. 
VI.  Ps.  4).       H.  76;     72-75.  7< ;   287; 

Ps.  69,  SO.     H.  112,  240. 
VH.  Ps.  50    H.  193 ;    II.  334,  4^4-409 ; 
698. 
Vni.  II.  44-50,   227,   5 IS,  and   Doxolo- 
pies. 

IX.  Ps.  33,  100,  104,  136,  147,  148.     II. 

27,34,  3">,  173;  176,  181-183. 

X.  Ps.   9,   33,   36,    73,    104,    147.     H. 

176-180;  380,384,434,433. 

XI.  Ps.  71,85.     H.56, 

XII.  Ps.  2,  110.     H.  59,  63,  SO,  81,  105 ; 
325,  445. 

XIII.  Ps.  2.     H.  72-75,  331,  332;  51,  54, 

323,  324. 

XIV.  Ps.    97,   98.     II.   61,  72,  107,   109- 

117. 
XV.  Ps.  22,  40,  69.     H.  118-132. 
XVI.  H.  82-84    89,   120;  727-737;   330, 

420;  127. 
XVII.  Ps.  22,  118.     II.  52,  133-137. 
XVIII.  Ps.   24,  47,  63,    110.      H.  133-142. 
XIX.  Ps.  2,    21,    72,    110.      H.   14  3-147, 
773,  737  :   Ps   50,  97,   149.     H. 
148-150,  755-763. 
XX.  Ps.  63,  119  (11).     II.  151-167,  254, 

265,  365. 
XXL  Ps.  45,  43,  113,  137.  H.  467-469, 
169,335;  Ps.  133.  H.  338-403; 
Ps.  32,  130.  H.  250,  252,  260, 
269,  270. 
XXII.  Ps.  16,  17,49,83,  89.  H.  751-754; 
Ps.  16,  17,  35.  II.  321,  337, 
768-783. 

XXIII.  Ps.   32,   130.    H.  70,  97,   325-329, 

404,  407. 

XXIV.  H.  203-206;  319-322;   330,420. 

XXV.  Ps.   43.     H.  513,  533. 


Lord's  Day. 

XXVI.   II.  514,  520. 
XXVII.  11.515;  11,221-228,516-519. 
XXVIII.    ) 

and  -Ps.  22,  23.     II.  521-54S. 

XXIX.      \ 
XXX.   II.  85,  128;  472,  473,  528-53L, 
537. 
XXXI,  Ps.  19,  85,  89.   II.  145,  241-246, 

255,  263,  503-505. 
XXXII.  Ps.  1 16.     H.  172,  302,  303,  383, 
391,411,450;    200,330. 

XXXIII.  H.  295-316,  330,  411,  412,  420. 

XXXIV.  Ps.  53,  135.     H.  202,  208. 
XXXV.  Ps.  115.     II.  23-32,  209. 

XXXVI.  ) 

and  -Ps.  15.     H.  210-212. 

XXXVII.  I 

XXXVIII.  Ps.  5,  63,  92,  118.     H.  213-218, 


XXXIX. 


6.3. 
i.  101,  12S,  133.     H.  219-228, 
247.  466,  658-€    - 
XL.  Ps.  35,  109.     H.  229-232. 
XLI.  Ps.  119  (11\     H.  233,  234,  682, 

6  S3;    159-165. 
XLII  Ps.  119  (11).     H.  235,  236,  429, 
449. 
XLIII.  Ps.  39,'  119  (11),  120.     H.  237, 

418. 
XLIV.  TT.  233,  239,  443  ;  203-207,  326. 
XLV.  Ps.  34   65,  66,  102,  119  (19).   H. 

477-4S6. 
XLVI.  H.  23,  133,  325,  332,487-439. 
XLVII.  Ps.  145-150.     II.  25,  490. 
XLVIII.  Ps.  2,  72,  96-93,   110.     H.  491- 
494,   555-559,    562-537,  578, 
580,  587-591. 
XLIX.  Ps.  103  (3),   123,   131.     H.  346, 
362,  353,  367,  378,  430,  434, 
436,  495. 
L.  Ps.  127,  145.     H.  182,  448,  496. 
LI.  Ps.  109,  120,  141.     H.  230,  250^ 
497. 
LII.  Ps.  119   (11,  15,  16).     H.  344* 
347,  432,  455,  498  ;  Ps.  65, 
H.  500 !   H.  502. 


C870) 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES 


REFERRED     TO     IX     THE     IIYMXS 


XX.  •' 

xx.:-;.. 


GENESIS. 

JOB. 

Hum  v 

■  .        ■    "  - 

Tl'imn 

T4n 



IT j   JO-  "-' 

-•- 



EXODUS. 



sxfL11,14 

131 

.  -  - 


xx. : 

:,:.--: 

-22* 

xx. 13 

xx.  14 

... 

xx.  IS " 

xx.11 .  .     . 

levit: 
XXT.  9 

.    NOMY. 

xxx.v.  1  . 


i-  15,  17. 


.311 


I.   SAMUEL. 

i.  12,14 600 

iii.  3-10 

iii.  18 4:33 

II.  KINGS. 


I.  CHRONICLES. 

xxvi'.:.  0 659 


xx. v.  7-10 



41 

xxxix.  5 

xxxix.   1! 

xlv.  2 

123 

GT5 

4 

!xxv.-.  G 

<■.-.;} 

xcvii.  2 

cii.  13 

riii.  15,  1 

553 

670 

rxix.  105 

475 

<  xxvi  5 

774 

cxxvi    6 

0-24 

cxhM     14 

cxlviii 

a 

PBOVEEBS. 

vi.  6 

v;ii.  i: 

.     .    4AS 

SONG    OF   SOLOMON. 

iv.  15,  16 

469 

v.  10 

...16,76 

ISAIAH. 

II>rmn 

i'-  9-4 .55* 

::>•  1»J 180.  210 

vi-3 07 

vii.   14 

•*•  6,  7 

xxi.  11 

xxxii.  2 

xxxvili.  9-2u 

1 

xli.  10 

333 

xlix.  5  394 

xlix.  6 

1-  10 

H.  9 

IB-1 

It.  10 

lvi.  5 

lvii.  20,  21 

lx-8 

IxL  1-3 115 

lxii.  6,7 614 

lxiv.  6 

JEEEMIAH. 

iii.  15 

vi.  16 

viii.  22 

xxiii6 

xxxi.  3 41 

1.  5 313 

EZEKIEL. 

xvi!i.  31 19T 

611 

iv.  12 773 

NAHUM. 

i.  5,6 188 

HlBAKKCK. 

iii.   17 34» 


(S71) 


S72 


INDEX    OF    SCRIPTURES. 


haggai.        Hymn 
ii.  8 453 

ZECHAEIAH. 

is.  12 298 

xiii,  1 89 


MATTHEW. 

21 93,  94 


.363 


ii.  8 Ill 

vi.  9-13 4>o 

vi.  9 487-490 

vi.  10 3S4,  491,495 

-vi.  11 445,  4y6 

vi.  1-2 497 

vi.  13 498-1 

vii.  13,  14 187 

is:.  3> 5>4 

ii.  26 169 

946 

xiii.  45,  46 19 

xvi.  24 41S 

xviii.  20 10,4s2 

xxii.  37-40 201 

xxv.  6 617 

xxv.  34 150 

xxv.   34-41 755,760 

-xxv.  40 455 

xxvi.  39 119 

xxvi.  24 6SS 

xxvi.  41. .  .199,  422,  426,  431 

xxvii.  33 138 

xxvii.  55 122,  123 

xxviii.  5,  6 135 

xxviii.  19 514 

MARK. 

viii.  36 249 

x.  14 517,  518 

xiii.  33 426,431 

xvi.  15-17 505 

LUKE. 

i.  46-55 693 

116 

ii.  9 Iu9 

ii.  9-14 114 

ii.  27-32 691 

vii.  47 349 

yiii.  34 


Hymn 

iii.  7 '.200 

iii.  17 108 

iv.  10 

to.  14 

v.  45 534 

vi.  68 324 

viii.  12 619 

x.  9 193 

xi.  25 134 

xi.   26 744 

xiv.  6 91 

xix.  30 129,  531 ! 

xxi.  15 394 

xxi.   17 3S9 


COLOSSIANS. 

20 

.  2 


Hymn 


iii.   11 

I.  THESSALOXIANS. 


.443,  446 

.334,432 


iv.  14 750,  754 

iv.  16 753 


.  1^1. 


ACTS. 


ii.  33.. 

vii.  59 

ix.  11 

xvi.  30,31 

xvii.  30 


.190 


ROMANS. 

ii.  4 191,  26 

iii.  9 2u 

iii.  20 20; 

vi.  15 490 

ii.  21 355 

iii.   16 156 

viii.  34 125,  171 

ix.   21-23 170 


I.  CORINTHIANS. 


i.  23 

iii.  16 

vi.  9-11 330 

ix.   24,25 42: 

xi  28 525 

xiii.  13 

xv. 55 

xv.  55-57 


.  17. 


II.  CORINTHIANS. 


v.  17 , 434 

I.  TIMOTHY. 

ii-  5 io« 

vi.  1-' 419,495 

II.  TIMOTHY. 

5-8 .56,  317 

HEBREWS. 

i.3 143 

i-  6,7 147 

ii-  16 107 

ii.  17 S6 

ii:.  7 

iv.  9 741 

iv.  15 87,  88,  345 

v.  6 55 

vi.  20 140 

vii.  25 136 

ix.  12 S4,  128 

ix.  22 121 

xi.  8 4u9 

xii.  1 417.  445 

xii.  10 373 

xiii.  5 443 

xiii.  8 77,  141 


iv.  14.. 


JAMES. 


.750 


.103 

x.  42 198 

x.  30-32 457 

xii.  32 340 

xii  35,  36 427 

xiv.  21,  23 528,  529-540 

xv.  7 -2^6,  297,  565 

xvi.  22 738,  742 

xriii.  1-7 4S5 

xix.  41 359 

xxii.  44 118 

xxiii.  42 SOO 

xxiv.  32 401 

J»HN. 

i.  14 73 

i  16 64 

L  36 82-84 

ii.  2 682 


.  12 451,452 

ix.   15 96 

xii.  9,10 381,  433 

xiii.  14 16th  Doxol. 

GALATIANS. 

iii.  10 203 

iv.  5 331 

vi.  14 130,131 

EPHESIANS. 

i.  4 172,  335 

ii.  1 275 

ii.  5 319-321,414 

ii.  14 104 

iv.  15,  16 62 

iv.  30 159 

v.  14 
v.  27 


I.  PETER. 

b    3A-33  99 

ii.  25 371 

v.  7 413 

I.    JOHN. 

iii.  1,2 322 


REVELATION. 


148 

149 

.142,  145 
168 

27 

..43 


.51,  53,  545,  784 


vi.  16 1S6,  756 

vii.  9,  12 

vii.  14-17 778,785 

vii.  17 777 

xiv.  13 79f 

.55 


i.  23. 

i.  :: 42S 

ii.  10,  11 553 

iii.  8 206 

iv.  7 17th  Doxol. 


10.. 


.112 


xxi.  11.21 ""5 

xxii.  16 78.  79 

xxii.  20 i-» 


A    TABLE 

OF   THE 

FIRST  LIXE  OF  EACH  PSALM  OR  HYMF. 


A. 

PACE. 

Adam  in  Paradise 414 

Affliction  is  a  stormy 554 

Again  my  tongue  thy  silence.  .206 

Again  our  earthly 296 

A  good  High  Priest 34> 

Ah  !  what  can  1 498 

Ah  !  whither  should  1 491 

Ah  !  wretched,  vile 

Aid  us,  God T" 

Alas!  alas  !   how  blind 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour. 

Alas  !  how  changed S14 

Alas  !  what  hourly 506 

All  hail  the  power 888 

All  hail,  Thou  great 

All  ye  that  love  the  Lord.  .  . 

Almighty  Father,  gracious 415 

Almighty  Father  of 778 

Almighty  God,  appear  and  save  2. 

Almighty  God,  we  praise 

Almighty  ruler  of  the  skies. . . .   28 

Amazing  grace 5_i 

Amen  !  my  father  hears 

Am  I  a  soldier 593 

Amidst  these  various 5"  5 

Amid  thy  wrath  remember  love.  TT 
Among  the  assemblies  of  the..  .181 

Among  the  princes 157 

Among  the  princes 646 

And  did  the  Holy 879 

And  have  I  measured 77"2 

And  is  the  gospel 

And  must  I  part ...    507 

And  must  this  body B19 

And  will  the  God  of  grace 151 

And  will  the  Judge. S43 

Another  day  has  passed 752 

Approach  my  soul 

Are  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools. .  .105 
Are  sinners  now  so  senseless.. .   30 

Arise,  great  God 728 

Arise,  my  gracious  God 84 


Arise,  0  King  of  grace,  aris   . 

Arm  of  the  Lord 

Ascend  thy  throne 

Ashamed  of  Christ "    • 

Asleep  in  Jesus 

As  pants  the  heart  for  cool: 

As  when  the  weary 

Attend,  ye  children 

At  Thy  command 655 

Awake  and  sing _  7 

Awake,  awake Ihe  sacred 372 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  joyful 

Awake,  my  soul,  with  fervenl  .  .  ■_   T 
Awake,  our  souls,  away ... 

Awake,  ye  saints,  to  praise 255 

A  word  in  season  spoke 104 

B. 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne. 153 

Before  us  to  the  grave 

Begin,  my  soul 

Begone,  unbelief I    9 

Behold,  a  stranger 

Behold,  th'  amazing 

Behold,  the  blessed  Redeemer.    62 

Behold,  the  day  is  come   "42 

Behold,  th'  expected  time.  .  , 
Behold,  the  grace  appears..  .  .   309 

Behold  the  heathen 717 

Behold  !  the  lofty  sky 42 

Behold  the  love,  the  genen  i 

Behold  !  the  morning  sun 43 

Behold  the  mountain 

Behold  !  O  God,  what  cruel  foes.147 

Behold  the  potter 411 

Behold  the  saints 3-"  i 

Behold  the  sin  atoning 34  3 

Behold  the  stately  cedars  stand. 194 

Behold  the  sure  foundation 219 

Behold  Thy  waiting  servant 22S 

Behold  the  woman's 36T 

Behold,  what  condescending..  .663 


(673) 


874 


A    TABLE    OF    THE    FIRST    LIXE 


PAGE. 

Behold,  what  wondrous 530 

Be  merciful  to  u? 706 

Beneath  a  numerous  train 421 

Bleeding  hearts 47"^ 

Blessed  are  the  sons  of  peace.. 253 
Blessed  are  the  souls  that  hear. 164 
Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in... .221 

Blessed  be  th'  eternal 758 

Blessed  be  the  Saviour's 301 

Blessed  be  the  tie 5S1 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  heart.623 
Blessed  is  the  man  for  ever.  . . .  0* 
Blessed  is  the  man  whose  bowels  S4 
Blessed  is  the  nation,  where... .   GT 

Blessed  Jesus,  source 836 

Blessed  Jesus,  when  my  soaring.335 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet 404 

Brethren,  let  us  walk  together..' SO 

Bright  as  the  sun's 647 

Bright  king  of  glory 340 

Brightest  and  best 366 

Brother,  thou  art  gone 832 

By  Babel's  stream  the  captive.  "J59 
By  faith  in  Christ 5S6 


Can  creatures  to  perfection 305 

Chief  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen. 061 
Child  of  sorrow,  child  of  care.. 562 j 

Children  in  years,  and 69 

Children  of  the  heavenly 536; 

Christian,  wouldst  thou    611 

Christians,  up TO-  i 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen 384, 

Christ,  whose  glory 043 

Clamor  and  wrath 455 

Come,  dearest  Lord 444' 

Come,  every  pious  heart £.24 

Come,  Father,  Son 453 

Come,  heavenly  peace DTI 

Come,  Holy  Ghost 402, 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm -:04 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly. .  .407 

Come,  humble  sinner 490 

Come  in,  ye  blessed 677 

Come,  let  our  hearts 360 

Come,  let  our  souls  address 178 

Come,  let  us  join  in  songs 349 

Come,  let  us  join  our 5S3 

Come,  let  us  search 616 

Come,  let  us  strike 78S 

Come,  my  Redeemer 510 

Come,  my  soul 48s 

Come,  O'mv  soul 290 

Come,  O  Thou  all-victorious 296 

Come,  saints,  and  shout 537 


PAGE. 

Come,  shout  aloud 640 

Come,  sound  His  praise 177 

Come.  Thou  almighty 319 

Come,  Thou  Fount 535 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy 4S1 

Come,  weary  souls 463 

Come,  we  who  love .*36 

Come,  ye  that  know 311 

Come,  ye  that  iove 326 

Come,  ye  weary 467 

Compared  with  Christ 330 

Consider  all  my  sorrows 231 

Contemplate  saints 346 

D. 

Dare  we  indulge 455 

Dark  brood  the  heavens S44 

Dark  was  the  night 372 

Daughter  of  Zion,  awake 730 

David  rejoiced  in  God 43 

Dav  of  judgment 839 

Dearest  of  all 331 

Dear  Lord,  and  shall 400 

Dear  refuge  of  my 543 

Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs. .  .450 

Dear  Saviour,  we  are 526 

Death  cannot  make S23 

Death  may  dissolve S22 

Death  'tis  a  melancholy 807 

Death,  what  a  b  4emn  word 801 

Death,  with  his  dread 779 

Deep  are  the  wounds 353 

Deep  in  cur  hearts  let  us 127 

Delay  not 477 

Descend  from  heaven 645 

Destruction's  dangerous  road.. 429 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners .552 

Do  not  I  love  Thee 573 

Doth  God  invite  me 4S4 

E. 
Early,  my  God,  without  delay..  11 6 
Enslaved  by  sin 863 

Ere  the  blue  heavens 339 

Eternal  God,  almighty  cause.  ..440 

Eternal  God,  enthroned 772 

Eternal  King,  enthroned 674 

Eternal  King,  the  greatest 313 

Eternal  life!  how  sweet 849 

Eternal  Power,  whose  high 363 

Eternal  Source   764 

Eternal  Sovereign   443 

Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth. ..  .405 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess 399 

Eternity,  stupendous  theme $05 

!  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God 183 


OF    EACH    PSALM    OR     HYMN. 


875 


F. 


PAHF. 

.   .  .5**'"> 

. ..   M 


TA.C.*. 

God  counts  the  sorrows 1 09 

God,  from  His  cloudy  ciste  1 
Qod  in  His  earthly  tempi.-  1 
God,  in  the  gospel 


Faith  adds  new  charm? 

Faith,  't  i<  a  precious   

Far  as  Thy  name  is  known. 

Far  beyond   389  God  is  our  refuge  in  disl 

Far  fr<»m  the  world       .6*24  God  i<  with  us         

Far  from  these  gloomy v4^  God  moves  in  a  mysterious. . .  .417 

Far  from  Thy  fold I,  my  supporter  an  .  ; 

gentle 234  God  of  eternal  l"v- ' I 

Pat]      ,  I  sing  Thj  wondrous..]  '•'  God  of  my  childhood 

Father  of  all" * 195  Cod  of  my  life,  to  Thee 

Father  of  faithful I'4H  God  of  my  life,  look  g 

Father  of  mercies,  bow G60  God  of  my  mercy  and  my.  .  . 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy 293  God  of  our  lives 757 

Father  of  mercies,  send 6*2*2  God  of  the  nations 

Father  of  spirits,  grant •'  90  God's  own  promise I    : 

Father,  whatever  of  earthly 610  God  with  us 

Firm  and  unmoved  are  they — 243  Grace  has  enabled 

Fools  in  their  hearts  believe 29  Grace  1  is  a  charming 

For  a  season  called  to  part 7S6| Gracious  Spirit,  Dove  divine.. .404 

For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord  .  .270  Great  Father  of  each 

For  ever  shall  my  fainting 734  Great  Father  of  mankind 


For  ever  shall  my  song  iv. 

Forgiveness,  't  is  a  joyful 471 

Fountain  of  blessing 61f 

Frail  youth  are  in 7'3; 

Freemen,  awake  the  song 7S-I 

Frequent  the  day 447 

Friend  of  the  friendless 4^7 

From  ace  to  age  exalt  His  name'202 

From  all  that  dwell  below "217 

From  earliest  dawn    7  '7 

From  every  stormy  wind G4 


Great  God,  as  seasons. .     7  !3 

Great  God,  attend  to  my 113 

(treat  Cod.  attend,  while  Zion.153 
Great  God.  indulge  my 116 

Great  God.  the  nations 

Great  God.  Thy  holy 

Great  God,  to  Thee 7S3 

Great  God.  to  what 

Great  God,  we  sine 759 

Great  God.  what   do  T 

Great  God.  whose  universal 133 


From  foes  that  round  us  rise..   112  Great  Heir  of  David's 717 

From  Greenland's  icy ''.'•'>  Great  is  the  Lord,  exalted  h1gh.2T4 

From  the  cross 476  Great  is  the  Ford,  His  works. .  .211 

From  the  roaring  surge 562  Great  is  the  Lord,  our  God 93 

Great  Kins:  of  Zion 7   : 

Lt-  J  Great  Lord  of  all 733 

Gentle  Jesus,  how  I  love 3~4  Great  Ruler   7S0 

Give  thanks  to  God I9«  Great  Saviour,  let  Thy   T    I 

Give  thanks  to  God  •  lie 201   Great  Saviour  who  didst 

Give  thanks  to  God,  most 2.V.  Great  Shepherd  of  Thine  Israel.  143 

Give  to  our  God  immortal 258  Great  Source  of  order 

Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons 00  Great  Spirit,  through 399 

Give  to  the  winds. '41  Guide  me,  0  Thou.. 539 

Give  us  room   731 

Glorious  things  of  thee 630  • 

Glory  to  Go  1  on  high 323  FTad  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel.  .242 

Go  and  preach 721   Hail,  my  ever  blessed 512 

Go,  and  the  Saviour's  grace. .  .723  Hail,  Sovereign  Love 357 

Go,  for  the  Master  calls 722  Hail,  Thou  once  despised 393 

Go,  messenger  of  love 69S  Hail  to  the  brightness 711 

Go.  preach  My  gospel 657  Hail  to  the  Lord's 695 

Go  to  Golgotha 88*1  Happy  is  he  that  fears  the 212 

Go,  tune  thy  voice 28'*'  Happy  soul  !  thy  days S31 

Go,  watch  and  pray 433  Happy  the  city,  where  their. .  271 


876 


A    TABLE    OF    THE    FIRST    LINE 


PACK. 

I!ap;«r  the  heart 572 

Hark  !  a  cry 70S 

Hark  !  from  the  deep S45 

Hajk  !  from  the  tombs S09 

Hark  !  hark!  the  notes  of  joy. 716 

Hark  !  my  soul 576 

Hark  !  ten  thousand  harps 863 

Hark  that  shout 845 

Hark  the  glad  sound 370 

Hark  the  song 699 

Hark  the  voice 677 

Hasten  sinner 42S 

Hear  me,  0  God,  nor  hide 1S7 

Heart  of  stone 477 

Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision.  .165 
Hear  what  the  voice  proclaims .  81S 
Hear  what  the  voice  declares.  .822 
He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer.. 386 

He  reigns  ;  the  Lord . .  ISO 

He  that  goeth  forth 741 

He  that  hath  made  Ins  refuge.  .170 

Heir  of  an  immortal 595 

Here  at  Thy  table 6S5 

Here,  in  Thy  name 744 

High  in  yonder 855 

Holy  and  reverend 441 

Holy  G  host,  dispel   . . 402 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light 405 

Hosanna,  with  a  cheerful 751 

How  are  Thy  servants 796 

How  awful  is  Thy  chastening.  .143 

How  beauteous  are  their 656 

How  blessed  the  righteous 821 

How  blessed  the  sacred 5S3 

How  calm  and  beautiful 3S5 

How  can  I  sink 617 

How  condescending 679 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice 241 

How  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows.  32 

How  firm  a  foundation 531 

How  gentle  God's  commands.  .590 

How  great,  how  terrible 846 

How  happy  are  the  souls 861 

How  heavy  is  the  night 49S 


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How  shall  the  young  secure..  .223 

How  still  and  peaceful 832 

How  sweet  and  awful 671 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly 456 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath 44T 

How  sweet  the  name 323 

How  sweet  to  leave 297 

How  tedious  and  tasteless 575 

How  tender  is  Thy  hand 565 

How  vain  are  all 579 

How  vast  the  benefits  divine. .  .412 

I. 

I  am  weary  of  straying 566 

I  and  my  house 629 

I  hear  a  voice 513 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer 3ST 

I  lift  my  soul  to  God 54 

I  look  to  Thee 49S 

I  love  the  Lord  whose 790 

I  love  the  Lord  ;  He  heard ....  215 
I  love  the  volume  of  Thy  word.  45 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord 261 

I  love  to  steal 625 

I  mourn  the  hidings 555 

I  prayed  the  Lord 548 

I  quit  the  world's 507 

I  send  the  joys 505 

I  sing  th'  almighty  power 309 

I  waited  patient  for  the 81 

I  will  extol  Thee,  Lord 61 

I  would  but  cannot 549 

I  would  not  live  alway 851 

If  Christ  is  mine 533 

If  God  succeed  not,  all  the 245 

If  human  kindness 670 

I  '11  praise  my  Maker  with 275 

I  'm  not  ashamed 327 

Immortal  God,  on  Thee 374 

In  all  my  vast  concerns 306 

In  anger,  Lord,  rebuke  me  not.  19 

In  Christ,  I  Ve  all 329 

In  evil  long  I  took 509 

In  God's  own  house 796 

How  helpless  guilty 4S9  In  God  the  Father 797 

How  long,  eternal  God 1 39  In  heaven  the  heart 859 

How  long,  O  Lord 28  In  Judah,  God  of  old 141 

How  long  shall  death 836  In  songs  of  sublime 410 

How  many  Ebenezers  stand ...  64  In  sweet  exalted 743 

How  oft,  alas 560  In  the  cross  of  Christ 381 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely. .  .152 ! In  Thee,  great  God,  with 47 

How  pleased  was  I  to  hear 636|InThee,  O  Lord 568 

How  pleasing  is  Thy  voice 120  In  Thy  great  name 294 

How  precious  is  the  book 300;  In  Thy  name,  O  Lord 292 

How  rich  are  Thy  provisions..  .684  j  In  vain  our  fancy  strives 825 

How  sad  our  state 486J  In  Zion's  sacred  gates 283 


OF    EACH    PSALM     OR    IIVM.V. 


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Infinite  grace  !  and  can  it  be.  .814 

Inquire,  ol(3 

IntoThj  U  ...  (52 

Is  it  a  thing  of  good  repor 

1-  •        •  ambition  in  my  heart.  .2VJ 

I-  :     -  the  kind   

•  iy  inournrul 7.  ■ 

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enthroned.  . 
I     -  •  S  iviour's 139 

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Jerusalem,  my  happy 

Jes    s,    .'    !    j?  command 77 

thinks  1    . . .  .     ■ 

ill  of  all 

tanning  ..  333 

J  -   -     i  vites     

-  zone  above 

Jesus,  lover  of  my 

Jesus,]       '■   d,  my  all  in  all...  107 

,  how  rich. 

J  .  -  .  - .  I  '  ■' 

my  Saviour ."  - 



Jes   3,  once  for  sinners. .    . 

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-  .ve  my  dying 

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Jesus,  1    .        indless 

Jesus,  i  52 

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Join  alii 

Join,  all  who  love 337 

d,  the  Lord 182 

Judge  me,  0  Lord,  and  pr 

-.  who  rule  the  world. . .  1 


K. 

Keep  ne  from  fainting 

Keep  silence,  all  created.  .  . 

Kindred  in  Christ 

King  of  Zion,  give 707 


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Let  children  hear  the 

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Lord  of  hosts,  tn  Thee 745 

Lord  of  the  harvest 715 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 154 

Lord,  teach  us 639 

Lord.  Thou  hast  called  Thy 

..ou  hast  formed  mv... .  37 

Fhou  hast  heard  Thy 21S 

rhou  hast  planted. ., 149 

Fhou  hast  scourged  our. .113 

I  :.ou  wilt  hear  rue IS 

Lord.  Thy  imputed  righteous.  .52S 

Lord,  't  is  a  pleasant  thing 173 

Lord,  we  adore 522 

Lord,  we  bow  with  deep 735 

Lord,  we  come 92 

e  have  heard  Thy ^T 

-  man,  poor 271 

Lord,  what  was  man,  when 22 

L         when  iniquities  abound. .  2S 

Lord,  when  I  count  Thy 265 

Lord,  when  our  offerings 617 

Lord,  when  our  raptured 413 

Phoa  didst 12-r- 

y  vine  in 14? 

e  bend . 

the  Lord..  .281 

'.ling.  406 

Love  is  1  572 

M. 

341 

1st 373 

-  falling 

34 •     ^ 

724 

at  are 185 

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I  ision B57 

Wine  ey  lo 

Is 58E 

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-  3  child S 1 7 

jemer 577 

ra E    - 

pes 499 

My  God,  accept  my  early  vows.267 
nder  my  distress  . .  _ 
od  my  cause. .  .   .  B6 

rhom  are  all 110 

Mv  God,  my  tverlastinc  hope.. 131 
God,  why  hast....  49 

M  |    272 

ily  God,  permit  my  tongue 117 


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My  G-od.  preserve  my  soul 106 

My  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men.  76 

Mv  God,  the  tempter  would 16 

My  God.  Thy  boundless  love..  .311 

My  God.  Thy  service 

My  God.  what  inward  grief. 

My  God,  while  impious  men. .  266 

My  heart  rejoices  in  Thy 68 

My  never  ceasing  songs  shall.  .163 
My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love. ..  26 

My  rishreous  Judge 269 

My  Saviour.  God. 663 

My  Saviour. my  almightyFriend.131 

My  son,  know  thou 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 599 

My  soul  lies  cleaving 233 

My  soul  of  Thy  protection  sure. 114 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise 191 

My  soul,  thy  great  Creator. 

My  soul  with  humble  fervour.  .4S9 

My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone..  .116 

My  spirit  sinks  within  me S5 

My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly 20 

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No  more,  my  God 439 

No  strength  of  nature 93E 

Nor  eye  has  see: 

Not  all  the  blood 

Not  all  the  noblea 524 

Not  the  malicious 

Not  to  ourselves,  who  are 214 

Now  back  with  humble 42 

my  heart  inspired  t   . . 

Now  begin  the  heavenly 

Now  be  the  God  of  Israel T\ 

Now  be  the  gospel  banner 712 

Now  from  the  altar 754 

Now  from  labour "" 

Now  I  resolve 511 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal. . 

Now  let  our  hearts  conspire. .  .624 

Now  let  our  mournful 

Now  may  the  God  of  power. .  .  46 

Now  plead  my  cau*e 

Now.  saith  the  Spirit 15 

Now  shall  mv  solemn  vows. . .  .123 
Now  to  the  Lord 335 

0. 

O  Christ.  Thou  glorious B4D 

0  God  of  Abraham 451 

O  God  of  Bethel 450 

0  God  of  grace  and  righteous. .  17 

O  God  of  grace,  my  cry 

O  God  my  refuge,  hear  my  criesJ.07 


Of    EACH    PSALM    OR    HYMN. 


PAGK. 

O  God  of  Zion,  from  the  Bid 

0  God," to  whom  revenge 174 

O  happy  day 519 

0  happy  man,  whose  soul.  . . .   246 

O  Israel  to  thy  tents 

O  Lord,  another  day 155 

I,  behold  us 454 

.  how  many  are  my  foes.  15 

0  Lord,  my  best  desires 

0  Lord,  my  soul 4o7 

0  Lord,  our  heavenly  King 21 

0  Lord  our  God,  arise 711 

0  Lord,  Thy  mercy,  my  sure. . .   78 

0  Lord,  Thy  work  revive 740 

O  Lord,  when  faith 875 

-  >ul,  what  means [ 

O  Shepherd  of  Israel 

O  Shepherd  of  Thy  people.  . .  .'.74- 

O  Thou,  before  whose SI  1 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when 102 

O  Thou,  whose  grace  and 242 

O  Thou,  whose  hands  the 130 

O  Thou  whose  justice  reigns.  .  .109 

O  Thou,  whose  tender 

0  ye  mourners,  cease 526 

.  tune  Thy  voice. .  .  . 

O'er  the  gloomy ..€ 

.  -  realms 

.  I  of  grace  I  sing.  .150 

1  look 

the  bell -   - 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 190 

ild  I  find 55S 

Oh,  could  I  speak 

Oh,  for  a  closer 556 

■  an  overcoming 

.  a  shout  of  sacred  joy.  .*.   92 

•  a  thousand 

the  happy  hour 74" 

O'n.  how  divine '    i 

I  love  Thv  holv  la 
-.-  souL. ......... .. 

Oh.  in  the  morn 

Oh.  let  my  trembling 55S 

ik  that  gracious ...-..,.5:0 

Oh,  that  I  could  repent 

:  I  knew K 

•:  my  grovelling 61*2 

tt  the  Lord  would 229 

r  the  Lord's  salvation.  .726 
it  Thy  statutes  ever 

Oh,  the  sweet  wonders ^~ 

Oh,  turn,  great  Ruler 562 

Oh,  what  a  stiff,  rebellious  bousel4-r> 
Oh,  what  amazing 46S 


Oh,  what  stupendous 

Oh,  what  a  treasure 

Oh,  where  shall  real MM 

Oh,  why  Bhonld  Israel's  boi 

On  the  mountain's  top 

Once  I  thought 561 

Once  more,  my  soul 

Once,  O  Lord. 

One  there  is  abo%*e *    » 

Our  Father,  throned  in  hea^ 
Our  Father,  who  doet 
Our  God,  our  help  i:i 

Our  grateful  tongues 

Our  Lord  is  risen 

Our  nature  's  totally 

Our  rulers,  Lord,  with  son_- 

Our  souls,  by  Iotc 588 

ts  shall  magnify 

Out  of  the  depths  of  long. . . 

P. 

Peace!  'tis  the  Lord 

f  the  living  God 

Pilgrim  burdened 

Pity  a  helpless 

Praise  waits  in  Zion.  ] 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  :  all 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt. . 
Praise  ye  the  Lor  I.  my  he 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  :  "t  is. .  . 

Prayer  is  the  s-jui's 

Preserve  me.  Lord,  in  time.-. 
Prostrate,  dear  Jesus 

R. 

Raise  your  triumphant 

Rejoice,  believer 

- 
_  .teous.  in. . .  . 

Rejoicing  now  in  glorious K  I 

Religionls  the  chief 

'  >cr  all  my  sorrows.  . . 
Remember,  Lord,  our.  ... 
Repent  !  the  voice  celestial 

Resistless  Sovereign 

Return,  my  soul,  enjoy 

Return,  my  soul,  unto 

Return,  O  God  of  love,  retur: 

Return,  O  wanderer 4S1 

Rise  from  the  dust 592 

Rise,  gracious  God 

Rise,  my  soul < 

Rise.  O  my  sr>ul 517 

Rock  of  ages 85*3 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty 722 


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Sacred  wedlock 45$ 

Sad  i  ilgrim  of  Zion 6i'"> 

Safely  through  another 755 

Saints  in  their  graves S>9 

Salvation  is  for  ever  nigh 156 

Salvation  !  0  melodious 471 

Salvation!  0,  the  joyful 091 

Save  me,  0  Lord,  from 33 

Saviour  divine,  we  know 356 

Saviour,  visit   733 

Say,  sinner,  hath 474 

Say,  who  is  she 692 

Searcher  and  Saviour  of 236 

See  a  •,  oor  sinner 5  7 

See  from  Zion's 7  0 

See,  gracious  Lord 77$ 

See  how  the  mounting 749 

See  the  leaves  around  us 765 

See  the  vineyard 73 

See  what  a  living  stone 2-0 

Self-righteous  souls      520 

Send,  send  the  gospel 713 

ian,  O  God  of  light 161 

re  go  on 595 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  . .  ..65;* 
Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  dost. 659 

Shine  on  our  land,  Jehovah 1  3 

Shout  and  proclaim 6  9 

Shout  for  the  blessed G30 

Show  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord 100 

Sin,  like  a  venomous 42: 

Since  Jesus  freely  did 78" 

Sing,  all  ye  nations  to  the 122 

Sing  to  the  Lord  aloud 150 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's. ..  .170 

Sing  to  the  Lord  most  high 1S4 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant,. .  .178 

Sinner,  art  thou  still 425 

Sinner,  is  thy  soul  prepared.  .£00 
Sinners,  behold  that  downward  .425 

Sinners,  rejoice 37^ 

Sinner,  the  voice     466 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild 834 

Soft  be  the  gently 33S 

Softly  blow,  ye  favouring.      ..  .725 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives 600 

Sometimes  a  light 544 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  ..  ..210 
Soon  as  I  beard  my  Father  ..  58 
Soon  may  the  last  glad  song.  ..718 

Source  of  light  and  power 297 

Sovereign  of  all   644 

Sovereign  of  life 7S1 

Sovereign  Ruler 481 

Spirit  divine,  attend 746 


TAG'S. 

Spirit,  leave  thy  house 826 

Spirit  of  faith,  come  down 401 

Spirit  of  holiness,  look  down..  .733 

Stand  fast  in  the  faith 5S7 

Stand  up,  my  soul ~  9»5 

Star  of  peace 774 

Stay,  Thou  insulted ....488 

Stern  winter  throws 766- 

Stoop  down,  my  thoughts 80S 

Stop,  poor  sinner 424 

Strait  is  the  way 594 

Stretched  on  the  bed  of  grief.  ICO* 

Stretched  on  the  cross 376 

Stretch,  O  my  soul 701 

Submissive  to  Thy  will 604 

Substantial  comfort 473 

Sure  there's  a  righteous  God..  136 
Sweet  is  the  memory  of  Thy..  .273 

Sweet  is  the  time 770 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God 172 

Sweet  the  moments 377 

Swell  the  anthem 7S3 

Swift  as  the  winged  arrow 759 

T. 
Teach  me  the  measure  of  my. .  79 

Teach  us.  O  Lord 651 

That  awful  day 842 

That  awful  hour   $00 

That  day  of  wrath S41 

That  G od  who  made 435 

That  warning  voice 479 

Th'  Almighty  reigns 1S1 

The  blessed  memorials 681 

The  blessed  Spirit 39$ 

The  broken  bread 674 

The  day  approaches $41 

Th'  eternal  Son  with  power 14 

The  food  on  which 6SS 

The  giddy  world 51 6 

The  God  of  elory  sends  His 100 

The  God  of  grace 403 

The  gold  and  silver 619 

The  head  that  once 392 

The  ljeathen  know  Thy 179 

The  heathen  perish 704 

The  heavens  declare  Thy 44 

The  King  of  heaven 676 

The  King  of  saints,  how  fair. . .  90 

The  law  of  God     436 

The  least,  the  feeblest  of  the... 237 
The  Lord  appears  my  helper... 217 

The  Lord  for  ever  guards 70 

The  Lord  is  come  ;  the 1 80 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd 359 

The  Lord  is  my  strength 566 


OF   EACH    PSALlf    or    HYMN. 


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The  Lord  in  Zion  pi 

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The  Lord,  Jehovah, 
The  L> 

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1  shall  come B 

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The  man  is  ev 13 

mory  of  Christ's     135 

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The  song  121 

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The  voice  of  free  grace 47_' 

The  woi  Thy  love . .   83 

The  wondering  world 32S 

Thee  we  adore 7 ■ 

Lord 36 

There  is  a  fonntain 851 

There  is  a  God,  all  nature  cries. 105 

There  is  a  land 8"2 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful . .  .  350 
There  is  an  hour  of  hallov,- 

There  is  a  world 549 

There  is  one  God 317 

Th^re  "s  a  refuge "632 

There  seems  a  voice 310 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths 



This  house.  0  Lord 747 

This  is  the  day,  the  Lord 219 

This  is  the  field _ 

This  spacious  earth  is  all  the. . .   53 
This  world  of  sin  and  death 
Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave 
Thou  art  mv  portion,  6  mv  God.222 

Thou.art.  6  God 440 

Thou'art  the  way 352 

Thou  God  of  lov3.  Thou  ever.  .238 

Thou  Lord,  by  strictest I 

Thou  lovely  Source 832 

Thou  only  Sovereism 522 

Thou  reignest,  0  Lord 

Though  parents  may 449 

Though  troubles  assail 418 

74* 


Thrice  happy  BOulfl 

-'.  all  the  changii 

.  .  .  .421 

-  i  another  year 1    I 

- ':.  Christ  when  ....781 

7 
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Thus  di 

Thus  fai  28 

e'a  -  7 

2 1 

434 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the - 

Thus  saith  the  mercy 

Thus  th1  eternal  Father  -      Ice.. 208 
Thus  were  the  tribes  from.. 
Thy  bounties,  graci 

12 

- 

rciea  fill  the  earth -7 

pie.  Lord 

...299 
.  - 

Thy  word.  O  Lord 

Thy  works  of  glory,  mighty 2    J 

-     I 

T  is  a  point  I  long 

'Tis  by  the  faith 

Thy  strength,  the 120 

'Tis  finished!   so  the  S 

"T  is  finished  !  the  Redeem  i 

-    7 

s  the  Lord  our  God. .  . 

.  if  ye  will  hear      .  .  I 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls 475 

To  God  I  cried  with 

To  God  I  made  my  sorrow- 
To  God  the  great,  the  ever. 

To  Jesus  our  exalted 

To  Jesus,  the  crown S27 

To-morrow.  Lord,  is  thine 431 

To  our  Almig:  " 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous     I  : 

To  Thee  before  the  dawnine.    .222 

To  Thee,  most  high  and  holy 

To  Thee.  O  God,  when  creaturesS13 

To  Thee,  who  reignes* ISO 

■  .i  almighty  arm  we  owe  39 

To  Thy  great  name 

To  us  a  child  is  born 368 

To  whom,  my  Saviour "74 

To  Zion's  hill  I  lift  my  eye= . 
'T  was  for  my  sake,  eternal.  . 
'Twas  on  that  dark 


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T  was  the  commission 664 

'TwLst  Jesus  and  the 52 


TAG'S, 

When  death-appears 624 

When  first  my  dangerous 505 

When  frowning  death 426 

When  gathering  clouds 549 

Ungrateful  sinners 42t' When  God  His  Vacious.  .442 

Unite  ray  roving  thoughts 316  When  £oc*  1S  m?n«  mf  ***&—  » 

Unveil  thv  bosom B37  When  g«*i  provoked  with 204 

Up  for  thV  life 430  When  God  restored  our 244 

Up  from  my  youth  may 247  When  God  revealed  His 244 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eves 240  When  Hannah  pressed 791 

i  \A  hen  I  can  read 853 


V. 


When  I  survey 

When  I  with  pleasing  wondei 

Tain  are  the  hope? 4;  P  when  Isniel  freed  from gl8 

Vain  man,  on  foolish  pleasures.202  When  israel  rfnned   the  Lord.  US 

Vast  are  thy  works 195  When  Je5us  fhve,t     m 

T,  lew  the  bright  ranks Btf)  When  ianguof  and  disease   ...  605 

When  man  grows  bold  in  sin   .    72 

^"»  When,  marshalled  on  the 366- 

Wait,  my  soul 567  When  morning  is  rising 642 

W    it,  0  my  soul 418  When  musing  sorrow. =45 

Wake,  and'  lift  up  thyself 740  When  overwhelmed  with  grief. 114 

War.  horrid  war....' 777  When  on  Sinai's T94 

Watchman,  tell  us 714  When  pain  and  anguish  seize.  .234 

We  are  a  garden 63!  When  Pharaoh  dared  to  vex. . .  19$ 

We  bid  thee  welcome 661  When  shall  the  voice 7:4 

We  bless  the  Lord,  the  just 126  When  sickness,  pain  and  death. 81  - 

We  bless  the  Prophet 344  When  the  blessed  day 40S 

We  come,  0  Lord,  before 7-10  When  the  great  Judge k'4 

.  e  immortal  praise 322  When  we  are  raised 7C'3 

We  love  Thee,  Lord,  and 'S  When  we  cannot  see 

We  now,  0  Lord,  approach 737  When  will  the  happy  trump ~1$ 

We  seek  a  rest 626  Where  are  the  dead 506 

Weary  of  struggling .'00  Where  high  the  heavenly 350 

Weary  of  wandering 561   Where  is  my  God . F&S 

Welcome,  sweet  day 446  Where  shall  a  wretched 49L 

Welcome,  weleome.* 501   Where  shall  the  man  be  found.  51 

Welcome,  ye  hopeful 633  Where  shall  we  go  to  seek 249 

What  a  changing 342  Where  two  or  three  together. .  .294 

What  are  these  in  bright S62  Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet .  I  41 

What  does  the  worldling 4C0  While  here  I  sit   883 

Whatever  thv  lot 461  While  I  keep  silence  and 65 

What  have  I  in  this B52  While  I  to  grief 742 

What  is  life 85S  While  life  prolongs  its 1$9 

What  is  the  thing 470  While  o'er  our  guilty 

Whatjarring  natures .'M   While  on  the  verge RIO 

V>*hat  shall  I  render  to 216  While,  with  ceaseless 7 

What  shall  the  dying 464  Whilst  Thee  I  seek 

What,  sieht  on  earth 457  Who  are  these  that  come. ... 

What  strange  perplexities 673  Who  but  Thou,  almighty 71c 

Wl  at  thoiioh  the  arm Bll  Who  can  describe 504 

Whal  various  hindrances 610  Who  can  have  greater 

What  wisdom,  majesty 362  Who  can  tell  what  notes 720 

When  beauty  clothes. 762  Who  is  this  stranger .  .482 

When  blooming  youth S15  Who  shall  ascend  Thy 31 

When  darkness  long    552  Who  shall  the  Lord's*  elect 412 


i.  \<  ii    rs  \:.  88S 


"Who  mil  arise  and  plead IT.")  Would  you  behold  th< 

Why  diil  the  heathen  madly.  . .    14  Wretched,  helple>s    

Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage  85  Writhing  in  ]>ain,  our  .Saviour..    .r0 

Why  do  the  wealthy 75 

Why  doth  the  Lord  stand  off.  .      .'  *• 

Why  doth  the  man  of  riches .  . .   0">  Ye  angels  who  stand 

Why  is  my  heart    [  -  with  youthful    . . . 

Why  Bhoul  1  gloomy 4-"  V-  lovely  bands 7 

Why  Bhoul  1  I  vex  my  soul 74  Ye  men  and  angels 

Why  should  our  tears -  .  Christ .... 

Why  shoal  1  the  haughty 103  5Te  luoun 

G  4  V  ■  -  in 

.    si    Ve  servants  of  God 

Why  sinks  my  soul     492  Ve  servants  of  I 

sinner 432  Ve  servants  of  tl 

Why  thus  impatient 609  Ve  sin-sick  souls 

Why  will  ye  wa?te . .  .432  Ye  boos  of  me:. 

Will  Uod  for  ever  cast  us 

ill  my  lowers  of  heart. .  .*2i/2  Ve  that  o  - 

cheerful  voice-  rise   7SC  Ye  trembling  a  \ 

With    .  aice :   IS  Ve  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

Wi-h  eyes  of  faith 614  Ve  wretched,  hungry 

>y  we  meditate 

28  Yes,  I  will  bless  Thee - 

art  I  've 2  aid  lov<;  Thee 

reverence  let  the  saints., .  1  >>3  V   -  

With  songs  and  honours 273  Vet  (saith  the  Lr  rd  >  if 105 

.  transport,  Lord. 390  Your  harps,  yc  trembling 

With  what  delight 

Within  this  house ~  Z- 

Without  blood  is  no  remission..3751Zeal  is  that  pure 591 


THE 


DOCTRINAL      STANDARDS 


LITURGY, 


QtftttmA  Cluttclt  in  gimmca* 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


DOCTRINAL   STANDARDS. 

PASS 

I,  The  Hetdelbergh  Catechism 3 

LL  The  Compendium  of  the  Christian  Religion 27 

UX  The  Confession  of  Faith 35 

IV.  Tee  Canons  of  the  Stnod  of  Dordrecht 51 

THE    LITURGY. 

I.   Christian  Pp.av 

Prayers  on  the  Lord's  Day  before  and  after  Sermon.. 63 

Prayers  before  and  after  the  Explanation  of  the  Catechism  . .   69 

Prayers  before  and  after  Sermon  in  the  Week 71 

Prayers  for  the  Morning  and  the  Evening 72 

Prayers  at  the  Opening  and  the  Close  of  the  Consistory 74 

A  Prayer  at  the  Meeting  of  the  Deacons 70 

Grace  before  and  after  Meat 77 

Prayers  for  Sick  and  Tempted  Persons 73 

II.  Sacramental  V 

The  Baptism :   1.  Of  Infants.     2.  Of  Adult  Persons 81 

The  Administration  of  •  the  Lord's  Supper S7 

ILL   Forms  of  Church  Discipline. 

The  F  >nn  t  f  Ex :  :>mrnunication 96 

The  Readmission  of  Excommunicated  Persons §9 

IV.   Poems  of  Ordination. 

The  Ordination  of  the  Ministers  of  God's  Word 105 

.rdination  of  Elders  and  Deacons = . . .  110 

V.   The  Form  of  Marriage 117 

VL   The  Consolation  of  the  Sick 122 

VLL   The  Gkheds. 

The  Mcene.  A.D.,  325 ► 122 

The  Athanasian.  A.D.,  833 123 


the 

CATECHISM 

OR 

METHOD     OF 

INSTRUCTION  IX  THE  CHRISTIAN  RELIGION, 

AS   THE   SAME   13    TAUGnT    IN 

The  Reformed   Churches  and  Schools  in  Holland^ 
and  in  America. 


L   LORD'S  DAY. 


Question  1.  WHAT  is  thy  only  comfort  in  life  and  death? 

Answer.  That  I  with  body  and  soul,  a  both  in  life  and  death,  b  am 
not  my  own,  but  belong  c  unto  my  faithful  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who, 
with  his  precious  d  blood,  hath  fully  6  satisfied  for  all  my  sins,  and 
delivered  /  me  from  all  the  power  of  the  devil ;  and  so  preserves  me 
g  that  without  the  will  of  my  heavenly  Father,  not  a  hair  h  can  fall 
from  my  head;  yea,  that  all  things  must  be  i  subservient  to  my  salva- 
tion ;  and  therefore,  by  his  Holy  Spirit,  he  also  assures  me  j  of  eternal 
life,  and  makes  k  me  sincerely  willing  and  ready  henceforth,  to  live 
unto  him. 

a  1  Cor.  G :  10,  20.  b  Rom.  14 :  7.  S,  9.  el  Cor.  3  :  23.  d  1  Pet. 
1 :  IS,  19.  €  1  John  1  :  T.  f  1  John  3  :  S.  Heb.  2  :  14,  15.  g  John 
6:  89,  and  10  :  2-.  20.  h  Luke  21 :  IS.  Mat.  10:  30.  i  Rom.  8:  2& 
j  2  Cor.  1 :  22.  and  5:5.     k  Rom.  S :  14.  and  7  :  22. 

Q.  2.  How  many  things  are  necessary  for  thee  to  know,  that  thou, 
enjoying  this  comfort,  mayest  live  and  die  happily? 

A.  Three  2 ;  the  first,  how  great  m  my  sins  and  miseries  are  :  the 
second,  how  I  may  be  delivered  //  from  all  my  sins  and  miseries :  the 
third,  how  I  shall  exnress  mv  gratitude  o  to  God  for  such  deliverance. 

I  Luke  24  :  47.  m  1  Cor.'  6^:  10,  11.  John  9  :  41.  Rom.  3 :  10, 19. 
ft  John  17:3.     o  Eph.  5 :  S,  9, 10. 


n.  LORD'S  DAT. 

The  First  Part.  — Of  tlie  Misery  of  Ulan. 

Q.  3.  Whence  knowest  thou  thy  misery  ? 

A.  Out  of  the  law  of  God.  a 

a  Rom.  3  :  20. 

Q.  4  What  doth  the  law  of  God  require  of  us  ? 

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4  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

A.  Christ  teaches  us  that  briefly,  Mart.  22  :  27^0.  "  Thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  with  all  thy  soul,  with  all  thy 
mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength,  b  This  is  the  first  and  the  great 
command ;  and  the  second  is  like  to  this,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neigh- 
bour as  thyself.  On  these  two  commands  hang  the  whole  law  and  the 
prophets." 

b  Luke  10 :  27. 

Q.  5.  Canst  thou  keep  all  these  things  perfectly? 

A.  In  c  no  wise  ;  for  I  am  prone  by  nature  to  d  hate  God  and  my 
neighbour. 

c  Rom.  3:10.     1  John  1:8.     d  Roi  i.  8 :  7.     Tit.  3 :  3. 


III.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  6.  Did  God  then  create  man  so  wicked  aid  perverse? 

A.  By  no  means;  but.  God  created  man  good,  a  and  after  his  own 
image,  in  b  righteousness,  and  true  holiness,  that  he  might  rightly  know 
God  his  Creator,  heartily  love  him,  and  live  with  him  in  eternal  happi- 
ness to  glorifv  and  praise  him.  c 

a  Gen.  1:  31.  b  Gen.  1:  2G,  27.  Col.  3:  10.  Eph.  4:  24.  c  Eph. 
1:6.     1  Cor.  6 :  20. 

Q.  7.  Whence  then  proceeds  this  depravity  of  human  nature? 

A.  From  the  fall  and  disobedience  of  our  first  parents.  Adam  and 
Eve,  d  in  Paradise  ;  hence  our  nature  has  become  so  corrupt,  that 
we  are  all  conceived  and  born  in  sin.  e 

d  Gen.  3:  6.     Rom.  5:  12,  18,  19.     e  Psa.  51 :  5.     Gen.  5:  3. 

Q.  8.  Are  we  then  so  corrupt  that  we  are  wholly  incapable  of  doing 
any  good,  and  inclined  to  all  wickedness? 

A.  Indeed  we  /are,  except  we  are  regenerated  by  the  Spirit  of 
God.  g 

/  Gen.  6 :  5.     Job  14 :  4  and  15 :  14,  16.    g  John  3 :  5.     Eph.  2 :  5. 


IV.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  9.  Doth  not  God  then  do  injustice  to  man,  by  requiring  from 
him,  in  his  law,  that  which  he  cannot  perform? 

A.  Not  at  a  all;  forGod  made  man  capable  b  of  performing  it ;  but 
man,  by  the  instigation  c  of  the  devil,  and  his  own  wilful  disobedience, 
d  deprived  himself  and  all  his  posterity  of  those  divine  gifts. 

a  Rom.  3  :  5,  6.  b  Eccl.  7 :  29.  c  John  S :  44.  2  Cor.  11 ;  3. 
Gen.  8:  4,  7.     d  Rom.  5:  12. 

Q.  10.  Will  God  suffer  such  disobedience  and  rebellion  to  go  unpun- 
ished? 

A.  By  no  e  means :  but  is  terriblv  displeased  f  with  our  original  as 
well  as  actual  sins:  and  will  punish  them  in  his  just  judgment,  tem- 
porally and  eternally,  as  he  hath  declared,  g  "  Cursed  is  every  one 
that  continueth  not  in  all  things,  which  are  written  in  the  book  of  the 
law,  to  do  them." 

e  Psa.  5:  5.  ''Rom.  1:  18.  Deut.  28:  15.  Heb.  9:  27.  g  Deuk 
27 :  26.     Gal.  3 :  10. 

Q.  11.  Is  not  God  then  also  merciful? 


CATECHISM.  5 

A.  God  is  indeed  h  merciful,  but  also  i  just ;  therefore  his  justice  re- 
quires. .;  that  sin,  which  is  committed  against  the  most  high  m 
of  G  oniahed  with  extreme,  that  is,  with   ei 

punishment,  -  »ul. 

h  K 
2:  17.     Matt,  l'5:  40.     Rom. 


V.  LORD'S  DAY. 

The  Second  Part.  — Of  Plan's  Deliverance. 

Q.  12.    Since  then,  by  the  righteous  judgment  of  God,  we  deserve 
temporal  and  eternal  punishment :  is  there  no  way  by  which  we  may 
gain  received  into  1 
A.  God  will  I..  -  -   tisfied:    and  therefore  we  must 

make  this  full  l-  satisfaction,  either  by  ourselves,  or  bv  another. 
a  Ex.  -A:  7.     5  Dent  84:  1&     2  C   r.  I 

an  we  ourselves  then  make  this  satisfaction? 

c  means ;  but  on  the  contrarv  we  d  dailv  increase  our 

■j.  3.     Rom. 3:  2  .:    sea  12:  1    Mat.  6:12.    Isa.  ■  . 
Q.  14.  Can  there  be  found  anywhere,  one  who  is  a  mere  creature, 
able  to           Fy         us? 

A.  1  ther  creature  for  the  sin 
e  which  man  hath  committed  ;  and  further,  no  mere  creature  can  sus- 
tain the  bur  gainst  sin,  £     is  to/ deliver 
■om  it. 

Q.  IS  r  then  must  we  seek  for  . 

A.  For  one  who  is  very  man.  g  and  perfectly  righteous  ;  and  yet 
more  powerful  than  all  c:  e  who  is  also  very  h  God. 

a  1  Cor.  15 :  21.     Rom.  8:3./  f:  14, 


VI.  LORD'S   DAY. 

Why  must  he  be  very  man,  and  also  perfectly  righteous? 
A.  Because  the  justice    -  ires  that  the  same  human  nature, 

which  hath  sinned,  should  a  likewise  make  satisfaction  for  sin;  and 
ho  is  himself  a  sinner,  b  can-not  satisfv  for  others. 
bom.  5:  12,  15.     b  1  Pet.  3:  la     Isa.  53:  11. 
Q.  17.  Why  must  he  in  one  person  be  also  very  God? 
A.  That  he  might,  by  the  power  of  his  Godhead,  c  sustain  in  hi3 
human  nature,  the  burden  of  God's  wrath ;  and  might  d  obtain  for, 
and  real  s,  righteousness  and  life. 

c  1  Pet.  3  :  IS.  Acts  2  :  24.  Isa.  5^3  :  -.  d\  John  1 :  2.  Jer.  23:  6. 
2  Tim.  1  :  10.     John  6 :  51. 

Q.  IS.  Who  then  is  that  Mediator,  who  is  in  one  person  both  very 
God,  and  a  real  righteous  man  ? 

A.  Our  Lord  Jesus  e  Christ:  "who  of  God  is  marte  unto/ua  wi&« 
dom,  and  righteousness,  and  sanctification,  and  redemption." 

e  Mai.  1  :  23.     1  Tim.  3:  16.     Luke  2  :  11.    /I  Cor.  1 :  30. 

75 


6  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

Q.  19.  Whence  knowest  thou  this? 

A.  From  the  holy  Gospel,  which  God  himself  revealed  first  g  in 
Paradise  ;  and  afterwards  published  by  the  Patriarchs  h  and  Prophets; 
and  was  pleased  to  represent,  by  the  shadows  i  of  sacrifices  and 
the  other  ceremonies  of  the  law  ;  and  lastly,  has  accomplished  j  by 
his  onlv  begotten  Son. 

g  Gen.  S:  15.  h  Gen.  22:  IT,  IS,  and  28:  14.  Rom.  1:  2.  Heb. 
1:1.  i  John  5  :  46.  Heb.  10  :  7,  8,  9.  j  Rom.  10  :  4.  Heb.  1 :  2  and 
18:  a 


Vn.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  20.  Are  all  men  then,  as  they  perished  in  Adam,  saved  by  Christ  f 

A.  No  :  only  a  those  who  are  ingrafted  into  him,  and  receive  b  all 
his  benefits  by  a  true  faith. 

a  Mat.  1  :  21.  Isa.  53:  11.  John  10:  14,  15.  b  John  1:  12,  13. 
Rom.  11  :  20.     Heb.  10  :  39. 

Q.  21.  What  is  true  faith? 

A.  True  faith  is  not  only  a  certain  knowledge,  c  whereby  I  hold  for 
truth  all  that  God  has  revealed  to  us  in  his  word,  but  also  an  assured 
d  conn  lence,  which  the  Holy  e  Ghost  works  by  the  Gospel, /in  my 
heart  ;  that  not  only  to  others,  but  to  me  also,  g  remission  of  sin,  ever- 
hteousness  h  and  salvation,  are  freely  given  by  God,  i 
merely  of  grace,  onlv  for  the  sake  of  Christ's  merits. 

t  John  6:  69.  John  IT  :  3.  Heb.  11  :  3.  6.  d  Eph.  3  :  12.  e  Rom. 
1  :  16  md4:  16.  1  Cor.  12  :  9.  Gal.  5:  22.  Acts  10  :  14.  Matt.  10:  17. 
John  3  :  5.  /  Rom.  10  :  10,  IT.  M  itt.  9  :  2.  q  Rom.  4 :  24,  25  and  5 :  L 
h  Gal  2:  20.    Eph.  2:8.     i  Rom.  3:  24,  25,  26. 

Q.  22.  What  is  then  heccessary  for  a  Christian  to  believe? 

A.  All  tilings  )  promised  us  in  the  Gospel,  which  the  articles  of  our 
Christian  faith  briefly  teach  us. 

j  John  20:  31.     Mat.  28:  19,  20. 

Q.  23.  What  are  these  articles? 

A.  I.  I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  maker  of  heaven 
t'i  : 

II.  And  in  Jesus  Christ,  his  only  begotten  Son,  our  Lord : 

III.  Who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Vir- 
gin J/  ' 

IV.  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate  ;  u as  crucified,  dead  and 
buried:  Hed  t  >  hell : 

V.  The  t'rl  'd  day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead. 

VI.  H<  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand 
of  God  the  Ft'.t'ie''  Almighty: 

VII.  From  tlume  lie  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  thi 
dead. 

VIII.  /  believe  in  the  Holy  Gho^t : 

IX.  /  ueiieve  in  the  holy  Catholic  Church:   the,  communion 
of  sa  i  n  ts : 

X.  The  forgiveness  of  sins  : 

XI.  The  resurrection  of  the  body. 
XII   And  the  life  everlasting.    Amen. 


CATECHISM. 


VIII.  LORD'S  DAY 

Q.  24.  How  are  these  articles  divided? 

A.  Into  three  parts  ;  the  first  u  is  of  God  the  Father,  and  our  crea- 
tion ;  the  second  b  of  God  the  Son,  and  our  redemption ;  the  third 
•c  of  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  our  sanctihcation. 

a  Gen.  1.     b.  1  Pet.  1 :  18,  19.     c  1  Pet.  1  :  2,  22. 

<v>.  25.  Since  there  is  but  one  only  d  divine  essence,  why  speakest 
thou  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost? 

A.  Because  God  hath  so  e  revealed  himself  in  hi^  word,  that  these 
three  distinct  persons  are  the  one  only  true  and  eternal  God. 

d  Deut.  6:4.  e  Gen.  1  :  26.  Isa.  01  :  1.  John  14:  .o,  IT.  1  John 
5:  7.  Johnl:  IS.  Mat.  28:  19.  2  Cor.  13:  14.  Eph.  2:  IS.  Rom, 
1:  4,5. 

IX.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Of  God  the   Father. 

Q.  26.  What  believest  thou  when  thou  sayest,  "  I  believe  in  God 
the  Father  Almighty,  maker  of  heaven  and  earth  ?" 

A.  That  the  eternal  Father  of  oar  Lord  Jesus  Christ  (who  a  of 
nothing  made  heaven  and  earth,  with  all  that  is  in  them :  who  like- 
wise upholds  and  b  governs  the  same  by  his  eternal  counsel  and  pro- 
vidence), is  for  the  sake  of  Christ  his  Son,  my  God  and  my  Father; 
on  whom  I  rely  so  entirely,  that  I  have  no  doubt,  but  he  will  provide 
me  with  all  tilings  necessary  efor  soul  and  body  :  and  further,  that  he 
will  make  whatever  evils  he  sends  upon  me,  in  this  valley  of  tears,  d 
turn  out  to  my  advantage  ;  for  he  is  able  to  do  it,  being  almighty  e  God, 
and  willing,  being  a  f  faithful  Father. 

a  Gen.  1  and  2.  Psa.  88:  6.  b  Psa.  115:  3.  Matt.  10:  29.  Heb. 
1:3.  John  5:  IT.  c  John  1 :  12,16.  Rom.  8:15,  16.  Gal.  4  :  5,6. 
Eph.  1:  5.  1  John  3:  1.  tf  Rom.  S:  23.  e  Job  22:  25.  Rom.  4:  21. 
/Matt.  6:  26  and  7:  11.    2  Cor.  6:  IS. 


X.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  27.  What  dost  thou  mean  by  the  providence  of  God? 

A.  The  almighty  and  every  where  present  power  a  of  God ;  where- 
by, as  it  were  by  his  hand,  he  b  upholds  and  governs  heaven,  earth, 
and  all  creatures ;  so  that  herbs  and  grass,  rain  c  and  drought,  fruit- 
ful d  and  barren  years,  meat  and  drink,  e  health  and  sickness,/ 
riches  and  poverty,  yea,  and  all  things  g  come  not  by  chance,  but 
by  his  fatherly  hand. 

a  Acts  17  :  25-28.  b  Heb.  1:3.  c  Jer.  5  :  24.  d  Acts  14:  17.  6  Job 
5:  IS.  John  9:  3.  /Prov.  22:2.  Job  1  :  21.  g  Matt.  10 :  29,  30. 
Eph.  1 :  11. 

Q.  28.  What  advantage  is  it  to  us  to  know  that  God  has  created,  and 
by  his  providence  doth  still  uphold  all  things? 

A.  That  we  may  be  patient  h  in  adversity  ;  thankful  i  in  prosperity ; 
and  that  in  all  things,  which  may  hereafter  befall  us,  we  place  our 
firmj  trust  in  our  faithful  God  and  Father,  that  nothing  shall  k  sepa- 
rate us  from  his  love  :  since  all  creatures  are  so  in  his  hand  that  with- 
out his  will  they  I  cannot  so  much  as  move. 

ARoin.  5:3.  Psa.  39  :  9.  z  Deut.  8:10.  1  Thess.  5:  IS.  j  Rom.  5: 
3-6.    k  Rom.  8  :  88,  39.     I  Job  1 :  12  and  2  :  6.    Isa.  10 :  15. 


DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


XI.   LORD'S  DAT. 
Of  God  the  Son. 

Q.  29.  Why  is  the  Son  of  God  called  Jesus,  that  is  a  Saviour  ? 

A  Because  he  saveth  us,  and  delivereth  us  from  our  a  sins  ;  and  like- 
wisev  because  we  ought  not  to  seek,  neither  can  find  6  salvation  in  any 
other. 

a  Matt.  1:  21.     b  Acts  4:  12. 

Q.  30.  Do  such  then  believe  in  Jesus  the  only  Saviour,  who  seek 
th<_ir  salvation  and  happiness  of  saints,  of  themselves,  or  any  where 
else? 

A.  They  do  not ;  for  though  they  boast  of  him  in  words,  yet  in  deeds 
they  deny  c  Jesus  the  only  deliverer  and  Saviour ;  for  one  of  these 
two  things  must  be  true,  that  either  Jesus  is  not  a  complete  Saviour ;  or 
that  they,  who  by  a  true  faith  receive  this  Saviour,  must  find  all  things 
in  him  d  necessarv  to  their  salvation. 

c  I  Cor.  1 :  13,  31.  Gal.  5:4.  d  Col.  2  :  20.  Isa.  9  :  6,  7.  Col.  1 : 
19,  20. 


XII.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  81.  Why  is  he  called  Christ,  that  is,  anointed? 

A.  Because  he  is  ordained  of  God  the  Father,  and  a  anointed  with 
fche  Holy  Ghost,  to  be  our  b  chief  Prophet  and  teacher ;  who  has  fully 
revealed  to  us  the  secret  counsel  and  will  of  God  concerning  our  re- 
demption ;  and  to  be  our  only  High  Priest,  c  who  by  the  one  sacrifice 
of  his  body  has  redeemed  us,  and  makes  continual  d  intercession  with 
the  Father  for  us;  and  also  to  be  our  eternal  King,  e  who  governs  us 
by  his  word  and  Spirit ,  and  who  defends  and/preserves  us  in  {the 
enjoyment  of)  that  salvation,  he  has  purchased  for  us. 

czHeb.  1:  9.  b  Dent.  18:18.  Acts  3  :  22.  John  1 :  13  and  15: 
15.  Matt.  11 :  27.  c  Psa.  110:  4.  Heb.  T:  21  and  10:  14.  d  Rom. 
S:  34.     e  Psa.  2  :  6.     Luke  1 :  33.    /Matt.  28:  IS.     John  10:  2a 

O.  32.  But  why  art  thou  called  a  Christian  ? 

A.  Because  I  am  a  member  of  Christ  g  by  faith,  and  thus  am  par- 

f  his  anointing  ;  that  so  I  may  i  confess  his  name  and  present 

myself  a  living,;  sacrifice  of  thankfulness  to  him:  and  also  that  with 

r  free  and  good  conscience  I  may  fight  against  sin  and  k  Satan  in 

this  life  :  and  afterwards  I  reign  with  him  eternallvover  all  creatures. 

7  1  Cor.  6:  15.  A 1  John  2:  27.  Joel  2 :  23.  Olatt.  10:  32.  jRom. 
12:    i.     ArEph.  6:  11,12.     1  Tim.  1 :  IS,  19.     I  2  Tim.  2:12. 


XLTL   LORD'S  DAY. 

Why  is  Christ  called  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  since  we 
)  the 'children  of  God? 
.  Because  Christ  alone  is  the  eternal  and  natural  Son  of  a  God; 
but  we  are  children  b  adopted  of  God,  bv  errace,  for  his  sake. 

a  John  1  :  1.     Heb.  1 :  2.     Gal.  4:  4.     Psa.  2:7.     b  Rom  8:  15-17. 
Eph.   1  :   5,  6. 


CATECHISM.  y 

Q.  84.  Wherefore  callest  thou  him  our  Lord? 

A.  Because  he  hath  redeemed  us  both  soul  and  body,  from  all  our 
Bins,  not  with  gold  or  silver,  c  but  with  his  precious  blood,  and  hath 
delivered  us  from  all  the  power  of  the  devil ;  and  thus  hath  mad*  um 
his  own  property. 

c  1  Pet.  1 :  IS,  19.     1  Cor.  6  :  20. 


XIV.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  35.  What  is  the  meaning  of  these  words,  "He  was  conceived 
by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary?" 

A.  That  God's  eternal  Son,  who  a  is,  and  continueth  true  and  eter- 
nal b  God,  took  upon  him  the  very  nature  c  of  man,  of  the  flesh  and  d 
blood  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  e  that 
he  might  also  be  the  true  seed  of  David  /like  unto  his  brethren  in  all 
things,  g  sin  excepted. 

a  John  1 :  1.  Col.  1  :  15.  Heb.  1:5.  b  Rom.  9:5.  1  John  5:  20. 
Heb.  1 :  S.  c  John  1:14.  Gal.  4:4.  d  Matt.  1:18.  Luke  1  :  85. 
4  Acts  2:  30.     Rom.  1  :  3.    /Heb.  2:17.     Phil.  2  :  7.    // Heb.  4:15. 

Q.  36.  What  profit  dost  thou  receive  by  Christ's  holy  conception  and 
nativity  ? 

A.  That  he  is  our  g  mediator ;  and  with  his  innocence  and  perfect 
holiness,  covers  in  the  sight  of  h  God,  my  sins,  wherein  I  was  conceived 
and  brought  forth. 

g  Heb.  2  :  16,  17.  1  Tim.  2 :  5.  h  Psa.  32  :  1.  1  Cor.  1 :  30.  Rom. 
8:  34. 


XV.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  37.  What  dost  thou  understand  by  the  words,  "He  suffered?" 

A.  That  he,  all  the  time  that  he  lived  on  earth,  but  especially  at  ths 
end  of  his  life,  a  sustained  in  body  and  soul,  the  wrath  of  God  against 
the  sins  of  all  mankind:  that  so  by  his  passion,  as  the  only  t>  pro- 
pitiatory sacrifice,  he  might  redeem  our  body  and  soul  from  everlast- 
ing damnation,  and  obtain  for  us  the  favour  of  God,  righteousness 
and  eternal  life. 

a  1  Pet.  2  :  24.     Isa.  53  :  12.     b\  John  2  :  2.     Rom.  3 :  25. 

Q.  3>.  Why  did  he  suffer  under  Pontius  Pilate,  as  his  judge? 

A.  That  lie.  being  innocent,  and  yet  condemned  c  by  a  temporal 
judge,  might  thereby  free  us  from  the  severe  judgment  of  God  to  which 
we  were  exposed,  d. 

c  Luke  23:  14.     John  19:  4.     Psa.  60:  4.     d  Gal.  3:  13, 

Q.  39.  Is  there  any  thing  more  in  his  being  crucified  than  if  he  had 
died  some  other  death  ? 

A.  Yes  [there  is]  ;  for  thereby  I  am  assured,  that  he  took  on  him 
the  curse  which  lav  upon  me  ;  for  the  death  of  the  cross  was  e  accursed 
of  God. 

*  Deut.  21 :  23.     GaL  3 :  13. 


I J  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


XTI    LORD'S  DAT. 

Q.  40.  Why  was  it  necessary  for  Christ  to  humble  himself  even  unto 
death? 

A.  Because  with  respect  to  the  justice  and  truth  of  God.  satisfaction 
for  our  sins  could  be  made  a  no  otherwise  than  by  the  death  of  the 
Son  o  of  God. 

a  Gen.  2  :  IT.  Heb.  9  :  22.  b  Heb.  2  :  9,  10.  Phil.  2 :  S.  Luke  24 : 
2t3. 

Q.  41.  Why  was  he  also  '; buried?"' 
A.  Thereby  to  prove  that  he  c  was  reallv  dead. 
Acta  13: '29.     Mark  15:  43-46. 
.    Q.  42.  Since  then  Christ  died  for  us.  why  must  we  also  die? 

r  death  is  not  a  satisfaction  for  our  sins,  but  only  an  abolishing 
of  sin.  and  a  passasre  into  d  eternal  life. 
d  John  5:  24.     Phil.  1:  23. 

Q.  43.  What  further  benefit  do  we  receive  from  the  sacrifice  and 
f  Chris:  on  the  cross  ? 

virtue  thereof,  our  old  man  is  crucified,  dead,  and  e 
h  him;  that  so  the  corrupt  inclinations  of  the  flesh  may  no 
more/reign  in  us  ;  but  that  we  may  g  offer  ourselves  unto  him  a  sacri- 
:.  --ivine. 

X       :.    /Rom.  6:  12.     g  Rom.  12:  1. 
14  Why  is  there  added,  uhe  descended  into  hell?'' 
A.  That  in  my  greatest  temptations.  I  may  be  assured,  and  wholly 
-  rlf  in  this,  that  my  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  his  inexpressible 
ins,  terrors,  and  hellish  agonies,  in  which  he  was  plunged 
his  sufferings,  but  especially  on  the  cross,  hath  h  delivered 
:  aneuish  and  torments  of  hell. 
tea.  53:  10.    Matt.  27:  46. 


XVII.    LORD'S  DAT. 

Q.  45.  What  doth  the  resurrection  of  Christ  profit  us? 

-:.  by  his  resurrection  he  hath  overcome  death,  that  he  might 
a  make  us  partakers  of  that  righteousness  which  he  had  purchased 
for  us  by  his  death;  secondly,  we  are  also  by  his  power  ~b  raised  up 
to  a  new  life  :  and  lastly,  the  resurrection  of  Christ  is  a  c  sure  pledge 
of  our  blessed  resurrection. 

a  1  Cor.  15:16.     Rom.  4:25.    b  Rom.  6:4.     Col.  3  :  1,  &c.     c  1  Cor. 
15.     Rom.  S:  11. 


XVLTI.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  46.  How  dost  thou  understand  these  words,  "he  ascended  into 
heaven?" 

A.  That  Christ,  in  sight  of  his  disciples,  was  a  taken  up  from  earth 
into  heaven ;  and  that  he  continues  b  there  for  our  interest,  until  he- 
come  aarain  to  judsre  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

a  Acts  1 :  9.  'Mark  16 :  19.    b  Heb.  4 :  14.    Rom.  5 :  34-     Eph.  4 :  10. 


CATECHISM.  11 

Q  47.  Is  not  Christ  then  with  us  even  to  the  end  of  the  world, 
as  he  hath  promised? 

A.  Christ  is  very  man  and  very  (lod  :  with  respect  to  his  c  human 
nature,  he  is  no  more  on  earth;  but  with  respect  to  his  d  Godhead, 
majesn  .  Spirit,  he  is  at  no  time  absent  from  us. 

.     John 3:   13.     John  10:  2a     d  Matt.  28 

Q.  4*\  But  if  his  human  nature  is  not  present,  wherever  his  God- 
head  is,  are  not  then  these  two  natures  in  Christ  separated  from  one 
another? 

A.  Not  at  all;  for  since  the  Godhead  is  incomprehensible  and  t 
omnipresent,  it  must  necessarily  follow  that/ the  same  is  not  limited 
wit!',  the  human  nature  he  assumed,  and  yet  remains  personally  united 
to  it. 

e  Acts  T  :  49.     Psa.  139  :  7-10.    /  Matt.  28  :   20.      John  1C  : 
17:  11.     John  3:  13. 

Q.  49.  Of  what  advantage  to  us  is  Christ's  ascension  into  heaven  ? 

A.  First  that  he  is  our  g  advocate  in  the  presence  of  his  Father  in 
heaven;  secondly,  that  we  have  our  flesh  in  heaven,  as  a  sure  pledge 
that  he,  as  the  head,  will  also  h  take  up  to  himself  us,  his  members ; 
thirdly,  that  he  i  sends  us  his  Spirit  as  an  earnest,  by  whose  power  we 
"seek  the  things  which  are  above,  where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  God,  ?  and  not  things  on  earth." 

0  Heb.  9:  24.  1  John  2  f  1.  Rom.  5 :  84.  h  John  14:  2.  Eph. 
2:6.  i  John  14 :  16.  2  Cor.  1 :  22.  2  Cor.  5:5.  j  Col.  3  :  L  Phil. 
3:  20. 


XIX.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  BO.  Why  is  it  added  "  and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God?" 

A.  Because  Christ  is  ascended  into  heaven  for  this  end,  that  he  might 
there  a  appear  as  head  of  his  Church,  by  whom  the  Father  ~b  governs 
all  things. 

a  Eph.  1 :  20-22.     Col.  1 :  IS.     I  Matt.  28 :  IS.     John  5  :  22. 

Q.  51.  "What  profit  is  this  glory  of  Christ,  our  head,  unto  us? 

A.  First,  that  by  his  Holy  Spirit  he  c  poureth  out  heavenly  graces 
Upon  us  his  members :  and  then  that  by  his  power  he  defends  d  and 
preserves  us  asrainst  all  enemies. 

c  Eph.  4:  S.     d  Psa.  2  :  9.     John  10  :  2S. 

Q.  52.  What  comfort  is  it  to  thee  that  "  Christ  shall  come  again 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead?'' 

in  all  my  sorrows  and  persecutions,  with  uplifted  head  e 
I  look  for  the  very  same  person,,  who  before  offered  himself  for  my 
sake  to  the  tribunal  of  God,  and  hath  removed  all  curse  from  me,  to 
come  as  judge  from  heaven:  who  shall  cast  all  his  /and  my  enemies 
into  everlasting  condemnation,  but  shall  translate  g  me  with  all  his 
chosen  ones  to  himself,  into  heavenly  jovs  and  glory. 

e  Luke  21 :  2>.  Rom.  S  :  23,  24.  1  Thess.  4:  16.  /2  Thess.  1:  6-9. 
Matt.  25 :  41  g  Matt.  25 :  34. 


XX.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Of  God  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  53.  What  dost  thou  believe  concerning  the  Holy  Ghost? 

A.  First,  that  he  is  true  and  coeternal  God  with  the  Father  and  the 


18  DOCTRINAL       rANDARDO. 

thai  he  is  also  given  b  me,  to  c  make  me 
faith,  partaker  of  Christ  and  all  his  benefits,  that  he  may  d  comfort 
me  and  t  abide  with  me  fc . 

-        -        -  -  J:  19.      b  1  Cor.  3:  1( 

1      ..        -GaL3:14.      1  Pt  i  3L      «  John  ' - 

IPe:   4;    \i 

xx:   una  s  day. 

Q.  54.  What  believest  thou  concerning  the  M  Holv  Catholic  Church  ■ 

A.  That  the  Sou  of  God  a  from  the  b  beginning  to  the  end  of  the 
— '  'i  -.::.t_-.  ir:'ri.i>.  .-.-1  ;.--:.  -  -.  -  :  L:ji.i-'.:  '  y  .  ;.  ,  ?riri; 
and  word,  out  of  the  f  whole  human  race,  a  g  Church  chosen  to  tver- 
lasting  life,  agreeing  in  true  faith ;  and  thai  I  am  and  for  ever  shall 
remain,  a  h  living  member  thereof. 

cf  John  10:  21  -       --  24.     Fph.1  d  John 

10:  16.  1       1JE 

; 

What  do  you  understand  by  "  the  communion  of  = 
:.  that  all  and  every  cue  who  believes,  being  members  of 

Christ,  are  in  common,  i  partakers  of  him  and  of  all  his  riches  and 
;  »ndhr,  that  every  one  must  know  it  to  be  his  duty . 

and,/'  cheerfully  to  employ  his  gifts,  for  the  advantage  and  e 

c:    : ::.-:   :..-..     rrs. 
t  1  John  1 :  3,4,     John  15 :  5.     1  Cor.  1 2 :  13.     j  1  Cor.  13 :  5.     Phil 

8     4- 

Q.  56.  What  believest  thou  concerning  "the  forgiveness 
A  That  God  for  the  sake  of  t  <_  :rion,  will  do  more  / 

remember  my  sins,  neither  my  corrupt  nature,  against  which  I  have 
to  struggle  all  my  life  long;  but  will  graciously  impute  to  me  the 
righteousness  of  Christ,  that  I  may  never  be  m  condemned  before  the 
tribunal  of  God. 

1:1  J:        .     .      2  5:1!    .:       /  Jer.  31 :  34.    Psa.  103 

11.     Rom.  5:  1^3.     m  John  3:  15.     Eon.  I 


DAY. 

3   '  -        ■    .         ~       -- 

:::::  : 

A  fhal  not  only  my  soul  after  this  fife  shall  be  immediately  talen 
a  up  to  Christ  its  head  ;  but  also,  that  this  my  body,  being  raised  by 
the  power  of  Christ,  shall  be  reunited  with  my  soul,  and  b  made  like 
unto  the  glorious  bodv  of  C 

a  Luke  33:  43.    Phil  1:23.    bl  Cor.  15:  53.     Job  19:  2E    - 
,     .. 

;    '  •     '"'     .:   :  :=.:'::'  ::.£:-:  - 
big 

A.  That  c  since  I  now  feel  in  my  heart  the  beginning  of  eternal  joy, 
after  this  life,  d  I  shall  inherit  perfect  salvation,  which  e  " 
not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  hath  it  entered  into  the  heart  of  man  *" 
to  conceive ;  and  that,  to  praise  God  therein  for  e~ 

.  .  Rom.  U     '-'  Psa.  16:   11.      1  P* Li      : 


CATECHISM.  13 

XXIII.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  50.  But  what  doth  it  profit  thee  now  that  thou  believest  all  this? 

A.  That  I  am  righteous  in  Christ  before  God,  and  an  heir  of  eternal 
life,  a 

a  Rom.  5:1.    1:17.    John  3:  36. 

Q.  60.  How  art  thou  righteous  before  God? 

A.  Only  &  by  a  true  faith  in  Jesus  Christ :  so  that,  though  my  con- 
science accuse  me,  that  I  have  grossly  transgressed  all  the  commands 
of  God,  and  c  kept  none  of  them,  and  am  still  d  inclined  to  all  evil: 
notwithstanding,  God,  without  any  e  merit  of  mine,  but  only  of  mere/ 
grace,  g  grants  and  h  Imputes  to  me,  the  perfect  ?'  satisfaction,  right 
eousness  and  holiness  of  Christ;  even  so,  as  if  I  never  had  had,  nor 
committed  any  sin  :  yea,  as  if  I  had  fully,;'  accomplished  all  that  obe- 
dience which  Christ  hath  accomplished  for  me ;  k  inasmuch  ae  1  em- 
brace such  benefit  with  a  believing  heart. 

b  Rom.  3:  22,  etc.  Gal.  2  :  16.  Eph.  2:  8,  9.  c  Rom.  3  :  0,  etc. 
d  Rom.  7:  23.  e  Rom.  3:  24.  r' Tit .  3:  5.  Eph.  2:  S,  9.  g  Rom.  4: 
4,  5.  2  Cor.  5 :  19.  h  Rom.  4 :  24.  i  Rom.  3 :  24,  25.  j  2  Cor.  5 :  21. 
k  Rom.  3  :  23.     John  3  :  13. 

Q.  61.  Why  sayest  thou,  that  thou  art  righteous  by  faith  only? 

A.  Not  that  I  am  acceptable  to  God  on  account  of  the  I  worthiness 
of  my  faith;  but  because  only  the  satisfaction,  righteousness  and  holi- 
ness of  Christ  is  my  righteousness  before  w  God  ;  and  that  I  cannot  re- 
ceive n  and  apply  the  same  to  myself  in  any  other  way  than  by  faith 
only. 

/  Psa.  16 :  2.  Eph.  2  :  S,  9.  m  1  Cor.  1 :  30.  1  Cor.  2  .  2.  n  1  John 
5:  10. 


XXIV.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  62.  But  why  cannot  our  good  works  be  the  whole  or  part  of  our 
righteousness  before  God? 

A.  Because  that  the  righteousness,  which  can  be  approved  of  before 
the  tribunal  of  God,  must  be  absolutely  perfect,  and  in  all  respects  a 
conformable  to  the  divine  law:  and  also  that  our  best  works  in  this 
life  are  all  imperfect  and  b  defiled  with  sin. 

a  Gal.  3:  10.     Deut.  27:  26.     b  Isa.  64:  6. 

Q.  63.  What !  do  not  our  good  works  merit,  which  yet  God  will  re- 
ward in  this  and  in  a  future  life  ? 

A.  This  reward  is  not  of  merit,  but  of  grace,  c 

c  Luke  17  :  10. 

Q.  64.  But  doth  not  this  doctrine  make  men  careless  and  profane? 

A.  By  no  means  :  for  it  is  impossible  that  those  who  are  implanted 
into  Christ  by  a  true  faith,  should  not  bring  forth  fruits  of  d  thankful- 
ness. 

d  Matt.  7 :  17,  IS.     John  15:5. 


XXV.    LORD'S  DAY. 
Of  tlie  Sacraments, 

Q.  65.  Since  then  we  are  made  partakers  of  Christ  and  all  his  bene* 
fits  by  faith  only,  whence  doth  this  faith  proceed? 


14  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

A.  From  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  works  a  faith  in  our  hearts  by  the 
preaching  of  the  gospel,  and  l>  confirms  it  by  the  use  of  the  sacra- 
ments. 

aEph.  2:  S  and  6:  23.     Phil.  1 :  29.     ~b  Matt.  2S:  19.     Rom.  4:  11. 

Q.  66.  What  are  the  sacraments? 

A.  The  sacraments  are  holy  visible  signs  and  seals,  appointed  of  God 
for  this  end,  that  by  the  use  thereof  he  may  the  more  fully  declare  and 
seal  to  us  the  promise  of  the  gospel,  viz :  that  he  grants  us  freely 
the  remission  of  sin  and  c  life  eternal,  for  the  sake  of  that  one  sacri- 
fice of  Christ,  accomplished  on  the  cross. 

c  Gen.  17:11.  Rom.  4:11.  Ex.12:  Lev.  6  :  25.  Acts  22  :  16  and 
2  :  3-.     Matt.  26  :  23. 

Q.  67.  Are  both  word  and  sacraments,  then,  ordained  and  appointed 
for  this  end,  that  they  may  direct  our  faith  to  the  sacrifice  of  Jesus 
Christ  on  the  cross,  as  the  only  ground  of  our  salvation  ? 

A.  Yes,  indeed  :  for  the  Holy  Ghost  teaches  us  in  the  gospel,  and 
assures  us  by  the  sacraments,  d  that  the  whole  of  our  salvation  de- 
pends upon  that  one  sacrifice  of  Christ  which  he  offered  for  us  on  the 
cross. 

d  Rom.  6  :  3.     Gal.  3  :  27. 

Q.  68.  How  many  sacraments  has  Christ  instituted  in  the  new  cove- 
nant or  testament? 

A.  8  Two  :  namely,  holy  baptism  and  the  holy  supper. 

e  1  Cor.  10  :  2-4. 


XXVL   LORD'S  DAY. 
Of  Holy  Baptism. 

Q.  69.  How  art  thou  admonished  and  assured  by  holy  baptism,  that 
the  one  sacrifice  of  Christ  upon  the  cross  is  of  real  advantage  to  thee? 

A.  Thus:  That  Christ  appointed  a  this  external  washing  with  water, 
adding  thereto  this  b  promise,  that  I  am  as  certainly  washed  by  his 
blood  and  Spirit  from  all  the  pollution  of  my  soul,  that  is,  from  all 
my  sins,  as  I  am  c  washed  externally  with  water,  by  which  the  filthi- 
ness  of  the  body  is  commonlv  washed  away. 

a  Matt.  28:19.  Acts 2:  38.  &  Mark  16:  16.  Matt.  3:11.  Rom. 
6:3.     c  Mark  1 :  4.     Luke  3  :  3. 

Q.  70.  "What  is  it  to  be  washed  with  the  blood  and  Spirit  of  Christ? 

A.  It  is  to  receive  of  God  the  remission  of  sins,  freely,  for  the  cake 
of  Christ's  blood,  which  he  d  shed  for  us  by  his  sacrifice  upon  the 
cross:  and  also  to  be  renewed  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  sanctified  to 
be  members  of  Christ;  that  so  we  may  more  and  more  die  unto  sin, 
and  e  lead  holv  and  unblamable  lives. 

d  Heb.  12 :  24.  1  Pet.  1 :  2.  Rev.  1:5.  e  John  1 :  83.  Rom.  6 :  4. 
Col.  2:  11. 

Q.  71.  Where  has  Christ  promised  us  that  he  will  as  certainly  wash 
us  by  his  blood  and  Spirit,  as  we  are  washed  with  the  water  of  bap- 
tism? 

A.  In  the  institution  of  baptism  which  is  thus  expressed,  "/go  ye 
therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  gr,"  "  he  that  believeth, 
and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved;  but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be 
damned."  This  promise  is  also  repeated,  where  the  scr  pture  calls 
baptism  "  the  h  washing  of  regeneration,  and  the  washing  i  away  of 
sins." 

/Matt.  2S :  19.     g  Mark  16 :  16.     h  Tit,  3 :  5.     i  Acts  22  .   I6t 


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XXVII.    LORD'?  DAY. 

Q.  72.  Is,  then,  the  external  baptism  with  water,  the  washing  away 
of  sin  : 

A.   N  it  at  all:  for  the  a  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  only,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  cleanse  us  from  all  b  tan. 

a  Matt,  o:  11.     1  Pet.  8:21.     b  Uohn  1 :  7.     1  Cor.  G:  11. 

Q.  78.   Why  then  doth  the  Holy  Ghost  call  baptism  "the  washing 
-:  >n,"  and  "the  washing  away  ol  - 

lea  thus  not  without  a  to  wit,  not  only  there- 

by to  teach  us,  that  as  the  filth  of  the  body   -  water, 

go   OU  -  removed  by  the  blood  and  Spirit  of  . 

but  es  this  divine  pledge  and  sign  he  may 

us,  that  we  are  spiritually  cleansed  from  our  sins,  as  really  as  ire  are 
.  illv  washed  with  water. 

1:5.     LCor.  lark  16:  10.     Gal. 

Q.  74.  Are  infants  also  to  be  baptized? 

A.  Yes;  for  si  il  as  the  adult,  are  included  in  the 

e  covenant  and  f  Church  of  God  ;  and  since  g  redemption  from  sin  by 
the  blood  of  Christ,  and  the  h  H  •  author  of  faith  is  prom- 

ised to  them  no  less  than  to  the  adult ;  they  must  therefore  by  ba 
.1=?  a  sign  of  the  covenant,  be  also  admitted  into  the  Christian  Church; 
and  be  distinguished  i  from  the  children  of  infidels, 
the  old  covenant  or  testament  by,/  circumcision,  instead  of  which,  k 
baptism  is  instituted  in  the  new  covenant. 

6  <r  7:   14.    Joel  2:  16.     Q  Matt.  19: 

14.     h  Luke  I:  15.  47.     1  Cor. 

12:  13  and  7:  14.     }  Gen.  17:14.     fc  Col.  2:11 


Of  tlie  Holy   Supper  of  onr   Lord   Jesus  Christ, 

XXVIII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  T5.  How  art  thou  admonished  and  assured  in  the  L 
per.  that  thou  art  a  partaker  of  that  one  sacrifice  of  Christ,  accom- 
ss,  and  of  all  his  be:. 

commanded  me  and  all  believei 
of  tins  broken  bread,  and  to  drink  of  this  cup.  in  remembr  . 
a  ad  .  .   first,  that  his  body  was  offered  and  1 

on  the  cross  for  i..-  >d  shed  for  me.  as  certainly  a-    I 

with  my  eyes,  the  bread   of    the   Lord  brok<  :.d   the  cup 

communicated  to  me:  and  furi  and  nourish 

soul  *  -  crucified  body  and  - 

re  from  the  hands  of  the  minister,  and  1 
mouth  the  bread  and  cup  of  the  I 
blood  of  Chris 

a  M  .:.     Luke  22:  19,  20.     1  Cor.  10: 

Q.  76.  What  is  it  then  to  eat  tl  >dy,  and  drink  the  shed 

blood  of  Chris 

A.  f(  La  oot  only  to  embrace  'ings 

and  death  of  Christ,  and  tl  -    ■  and 

life  eternal;  out  also,  besides  that,  to  become  more  and  l 


16  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

to  his  sacred  body,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  dwells  both  in  Christ  and 
in  us ;  so  that  we,  d  though  Christ  is  in  heaven  and  we  on  earth,  are 
notwithstanding  "  Flesh  of  his  flesh,  and  bone  of  t  his  bone  ;:"  and  that 
we  live/  and  are  governed  for  ever  by  one  Spirit,  as  members  of  the 
same  body  are  by  one  soul. 

l>  John  6:  35,40,47,48,50,51,53,54.  c  John  6:  55,56.  d  Acts 
1  :  9-11  and  3:  21.  1  Cor.  ii  :  26.  t  Eph.  5:  ^9-32.  1  Cor.  0;  15, 
IT,  19.     1  John  3  :  24.    /John  G:  56-58.     Eph.  4:  15,  16. 

Q.  77.  Where  has  Christ  promised  that  he  will  as  certainly  feed  and 
nourish  believers  with  his  body  and  blood,  as  they  eat  of  this  broken 
bread,  and  drink  of  this  cup  ? 

A.  In  the  institution  of  the  supper,  which  is  thus  expressed;  g  "The 
Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread,  and 
when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my 
body,  which  is  broken  for  you  ;  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me :  after 
the  Bame  manner  also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying, 
this  h  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood  ;  i  this  do  ye.  as  oft  as 
ink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  For.  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread, 
and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come." 

This  promise  is  repeated  by  the  holy  apostle  Paul,  where  he  says,  j 
"  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless,  is  it  not  the  communion  of  the 
blood  of  Christ  ?  The  bread  which  we  break,  is  it  not  the  communion 
of  the  body  of  Christ?  for  we,  being  many,  are  one  bread  and  one 
body,  because  we  are  all  partakers  of  that  one  bread." 

g  1  Cor.  11:  23.  Matt.  26:  20.  Mark  14:  22.  Luke  22:  19.  h  Ex. 
24 :  8.    Heb.  9  :  20.    i  Ex.  13  :  9.    1  Cor.  11 :  26.   j  1  Cor.  10 :  16, 17. 


XXIX.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  T8.  Do  then  the  bread  and  wine  become  the  verv  body  and  blood 
of  Christ  ? 

A.  Not  at  all :  a  but  as  the  water  in  baptism  is  not  changed  into 
the  blood  of  Christ,  neither  is  the  washing  away  of  sin  itself,  being 
only  the  sign  and  confirmation  thereof  appointed  of  God ;  so  the 
bread  in  the  Lord's  supper  is  not  changed  into  the  very  l>  body  of 
Christ ;  though  agreeably  to  the  c  nature  and  properties  of  sacra- 
ments, it  is  called  the  bodv  of  Christ  Jesus. 

a  1  Cor.  10 :  1-4.  1  Pet.  3  :  21.  John  6:  35,  62,  63.  I  1  Cor.  10 : 
16,  etc.,  and  11 :  20,  etc.  c  Gen.  17  :  10,  11,  14.  Ex.  12  :  26,  27,  43,  45. 
Acts  7  ;  B.     Matt.  20  :  26.     Mark  14  :  24. 

Q.  79.  Why  then  doth  Christ  call  the  bread  his  body,  and  the  cup  his 
blood,  or  the  new  covenant  in  his  blood;  and  Paul  the  "Communion 
of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ  ?" 

A.  Christ  speaks  thus,  not  without  great  reason,  namely,  not  only 
thereby  to  teach  us,  that  as  bread  and  wine  support  this  temporal  life, 
so  his  crucified  body  and  shed  blood  are  the  true  meat  and  drink, 
whereby  our  souls  are  d  fed  to  eternal  life ;  but  more  especially  by 
these  visible  signs  and  pledges  to  assure  us,  that  we  are  as  really  par- 
takers of  this  true  body  and  blood  (by  the  operation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost)  as  we  e  receive  by  the  mouths  of  our  bodies  these  holy  signs 
in  remembrance  of  him;  and  that  all  his  sufferings /'and  obedience 
are  as  certainly  ours,  as  if  we  had  in  our  own  persons  suffered  and 
made  satisfaction  for  our  sins  to  God. 

d  John  6:  51,  55,  56.  e  1  Cor.  10 :  16,  17  and  11 :  26-28.  Eph, 
5:30.    /Horn  5:  9, 18,  19  and  S:  4. 


CATE 


17 


XXX.    LORD'S  DAY. 

What  ffltercuce  la  there  between  the  L 
rop^sL 

A.  Th  •  1  ord>  sap] 
jiil  sin  a  by  the  only  sacrifice  i 

the   toss;      id  that  we  by  the  li 
grar  '  his  human 

.:  in  c  heave  .r  hand  of  G  and 

will  there  d  be  worshipped  by  us:  but  the  :.  .-- 

ad  dead  have  not  the  par  -        through  thes 

Christ  unl  -  ■  offered  for  I 

further,  that  Christ  is  bodily  un  ler  the  form 
therefore  is  to  be-         -  in  them;  s<   I 

is  nothing  else  than  a /'denial  of  the  one  sacrifice 
rist,  and  an  accursed  idolatry. 

a  Heb.  7:   27  and  9;    12, 
2  Cor.  5:  21.     b  1  Cor.  6:  11  -  1:8  and  3 :  i,  etc.. 

d  Col.  3:1.     Phil.  3:20.    Luk<  none 

Mbssb 
1: 11,14.    Matt.  -  2:  13. 

Q.  81.  For  whom  is  the  Lord's  Supper  institul 

A.  For  those  who  are  truly  sorrowful  ;/  for  their  -'  trust 

that  these  are  forgiven  them  for  the  sake  of  Chris  their 

remaining  infirmities  A  are  covered  by  Ids  passion  and  death;  and 

who  also  earnestly  /desire  to  have  their  faith  more  and  more  strength- 

their  lives  more  holy  ;  but  hypocrites,  and  sue) 

1.  with  sincere  hearts,  eat  and  ]  drink  ji 

a  Matt.  5:  3.  6.     Luke  ' 
103:   3.    iPsa.  116:  12-14.    1  Pet.  2:  11,12.    /'  1  C 
11  :  2S,  etc    Tit  1:  16.     Pa 

Q  B2.  Are  they  also  to  be  admitted  to  this  su] 
and  life,  declare  themselves  infidels  and  ungodly  ? 

A.  No  :  for  by  this,  the  covenant  of  God  would  be  prof;:: 
wrath  k  kindled   against   the  whole  congregation:  there: 
duty  of  the  Christian  Church,  according  to  the  appointment  of  I  I 
and  his  apostles,  to  exclude  such  persons,  by  the  keys  of  the  king 
cf  heaven,  till  thev  show  amendment  of  life. 

k  1  Cor.  10  :  21  and  11 :  80,  31.     Isa.  1 ;  11   13.    Jer.  7 :  21.     ft 
16,  82.    J  Matt.  18:  IT.  IS. 


XXXI     LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  S3.  What  are  a  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven? 

A.  The  preaching  b  of  the  holy  Gospel,  and  Christian  discipline,  c 
or  excommunication  out  of  the  Christian  Church :  by  these  two.  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  is  opened  to  believers,  and  shut  against  unbe- 
lievers. 

a  Matt.  16:  19.     b  John  20:  23.     c  Matt.  IS:  15-13. 

Q.  S4.  How  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven  opened  and  shut  by  the 
preaching  of  the  holy  Gospel? 

A.  Thus  :  when  according  to  the  command  of  d  Christ,  it  is  declared 
and  publicly  testified  to  all  and  every  believer,  that,  whenever  they  o 
receive  the'  promise  of  the  gospel  bv  a  true  faith,  all  their  sins  are 

76 


18  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

really  forgiven  them  of  God,  for  the  sake  of  Christ's  merits;  and  on 
the  contrary,  when  it  is  declared  and  testified  to  all  unbelievers,  and 
such  as  do  not  sincerely  repent,  that  they  stand  exposed  to  the  wrath 
of  God.  and  eternal  f  condemnation,  so  long  as  they  are  g  m 
according  to  which  testimony  of  the  gospel,  God  will  judge  them  hoth 
in  this  and  the  life  x<"  ■ 

<ZMatf,2S:  19.  :  16.      r'2  Thtss.  1:  7-.'. 

g  John  20 :  21-23.     M      .  .       ...     Rom.  2 ;  2, 13-17. 

Q   So    How  is  the  heaven  shut  and  opened  by  Christian 

disci]- 

A.  Thus:  when  according  h  to  the   command  of  Christ,  those,  who 
r  the  name  of  Christians,  maintain  doctrines  or  practices  i  in- 
consistent therewith,  and  will  not,  after  having  been  often  brotherly 
admonished,  renounce  their  errors  and  wicked  course  of  life,  are  com- 
plained  of  to  the  Church,  j   or  to   those,  who    are  thereunto  A"  ap- 
•    :   by  the  Church :  and  if  they  despise  their  admonition,  I  are 
by  them  forbid  the  use  the  sacraments:  whereby  they  are  excluded 
nstian  Church,  and  by  God  himself  from  the  kingdom  of 
I  when  they  promise  and  show  real  amendments,  are  again 
I  as  members  of  Christ  and  his  Church. 
M      .18:  15.      SI  Cor.  5:  12.       )  Matt.  IS:    15-1S.      k  Rom.  12: 
T-  .  12:  2a      1  Tim.  5:  IT.      2  Thess.  3:  11.      /  Matt.  IS:  17. 

1  Cor.  5  :  3-5.      m  2  Cor.  2;  6-8.    10:  11.     Luke  15:  18. 


THE    THIRD    PART. 

Of  Tlianlvfulness. 

XXXII.     LORD'S    DAY. 

Q.  86.    Since  then  we  are   delivered  from  our   misery,  merely   of 
rougb  Christ,  without  any  merit  of  ours,  why  must  we  still  do 
good  v. 

-     '  Ihrist,  having  redeemed  and  delivered  us  by  his  blood, 

vs  us  by  his  Holy  Spirit,  after  his  own  image  :  that  so  we  may 

-  the  whole  of  our   conduct,  our   gratitude  <(  to  God  for  his 

-.  and  that  he  may  be  6  praised  by  us  :  also,  that  every  one 

may  be  c  assured  in  himself  of  ins  faith,  by  the  fruits  there 

that,  by  our  godlv  conversation,  others  may  be  d  sained  to  Christ. 

r.  6:  19,20.  and  12:    1,2.     1  Pet  2 :  5,  9,  10. 

•  :  16.      1  Pet.  2  :  12.      c  2  Pet.  1  ;  10.      Gal.  5 :   (3,  21.      1  Pefc 
3:  1,2.      Matt.  5:  10.     Rom.  14  ; 

0.  ST.  Cannot  they  then  be  saved,  who  continuing  in  their  wicked 
and.  ungrateful  lives,  are  not  converted  to  God? 

A.  By  no  means:  for  the  holy  Scripture  declares  e  that  no  unchaste 
person,  idolater,  adulterer,  thief,  covetous  man,  drunkard,  slanderer, 
robber,  or  anv  such  like,  shall  inherit  the  kmsrdom  of  God. 

e  1  Cor.  6 :  9, 10.     Eph.  5 :  5,  (5.     1  John  3  :  14,  15.     Gal.  5  :  21. 


XXXIII.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  SS.  Of  how  many  parts  doth  the  true  conversion  of  man  consist? 
A.  Of  two  parts ;  of  a  the  mortification  of  the  old,  and  of  the  quick- 
ening of  the  new  man. 
a  Rom.  6  ;  1-6.     Eph.  4 :  22,  23.     Col.  3  ;  5.    1  Cor.  5  :  7. 


CATECIi:  L9 

Q.  >9.  What  is  the  mortification  of  the  old  man? 
A.  [1  fa  a  b  sincere  sorrow  of  heart,  that  we  have  provoke  : 
our  sins,  and  more  and  more  to  hate  and  flee  from  them 

-.17.     Luke  10;   1  -  I:  12 

Q.  9 

Is  a  sincere  joy  of  h- 
and  <l  delight  to  liv*.-  according  to  1 

.    '  and  14:  17. 
4;   •_'. 

1.  But  what  are  good  works 
a.  Only  those  which  proceed  from  a  true  e  faith,  are  perfor:  :ed  ac- 
cording to  the  /'law  of  God,  and  to  hie 
k  founded  on  our  imaginations,  or  the  i  men. 

....  :  31. 

fc-Deut.  12:  32.     Ezek.  20:  ia     Matt.  U 


XXXIV.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  92.  What  is  the  law  c  t  I 

I  snake  all  *  b  lying,  I  am  the 

LORD  thy  God  which  have  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out 
df  the  house  of  boo  I    - 
! 

II.  / 

I 

/.  the 
JjORB 

III.  V-     - 

IV.  %t  holy.  Six 

- 

t 

■ 
t 

V.  H 

lonq  !/  the  LORD  r;< 

VI.  T  t  kill. 

VII.  mrnitadulti 

VIII.  ftsal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  ~>-. 

X.  Thou  shalt      '  ■■"•ft  thy  neig'  >  not 
covet  thy  '                         i/t,  nor  his  mans* 

it  rant,  nor  hU  o  -,    or  any  thing  that 4* 

hour's. 


ZVJ  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

Q.  93.  How  are  these  ten  commands  divided? 

A.  Into  two  a  tables:  the  b  first  of  which  teaches  us,  how  we  mus4 
behave  towards  God;  the  second,  what  duties  we  owe  to  our  neigh* 
bour. 

a  Ex.  34  :  28,  29.     Deut.  4 :  13  and  10  :  3,  4.     b  Matt.  22  ;  37-39. 

Q.  94.  What  doth  God  enjoin  in  the  first  command? 

A.  That  I.  as  sincerely  as  I  desire  the  salvation  of  my  own  soul, 
and  flee  from  all  c  idolatry,  sorcery,  d  soothsaying,  superstition, 
€  invocation  of  saints,  or  any  other  creatures  ;  and  learn/ rightly  ta 
know  the  only  true  God  ;  g  trust  in  him  alone  :  with  humility  h  and  pa' 
tience  i  submit  to  him  ;  j  expect  all  good  things  from  him  only  ;  A-  love, 
J  fear,  and  m  glorify  him  with  my  whole  heart :  so  that  I  renounce 
n  and  forsake  all  creatures,  rather  than  o  commit  even  the  least  thing 
contrary  to  his  will. 

c  I  Cor.  6:  9,  10  and  10:  7.  14.  Lev.  IS:  21.  d  Deut.  IS:  10-12. 
t  Matt.  4:  10.  Rev.  19:  10.  '  r'John  17:  3.  a  Jer.  17:  5,  7.  h  Heb. 
..  I  •  11.  Rom.  5  :  3,  4.  Phil.  2  :  14.  i  1  Pet.  5  :  5,  6.  )  Psa. 
104:  27.  [sa.  45:  7.  James  1  :  17.  h  Deut  65  5.  Matt.  22  :  37. 
I  Deut.  6:  13.  Matt.  10:  2a  7/?  Matt.  5:  16.  n  Matt.  5  :  29,30.  Acts 
5  :  29.  Matt.  10  :  37.  o  Matt.  5 :  19. 
I    What  is  idolatry? 

A.  Idolatry  is,  instead  of  or  besides  that  one  true  God,  who  has 
manifested  himself  in  his  word,  to  contrive  or  have  any  other  ob- 
ject, hi  which  men  place  their  trust,  p 

:.  16  :  12.     Phil.  3:  19.     Gal.  4:  S.     Eph.  2 :  12.     Col.  3  :  5. 


XXXV.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  96.  What  doth  God  require  in  the  second  command? 
A.  That  we  in  no  wise  a  represent  God  by  images,  nor  worship  b  him 
r  way  than  he  has  commanded  in  his  word. 

.'  Isa.40:  ia    Rom.  1  :  23,  etc.    Acts  17:   29.    b  1  Sam. 
15:  23.     Deut.  12:  30. 

'.re  images  then  not  at  all  to  be  made? 
A.  G       neither  can,  nor  c  may  be  represented  by  any  means:  but  as 
to   creatures,  though  they  may  be  represented,  yet  God  forbids  to 
make,  or  have  any  resemblance  of  them,  either  in  order  to  worship 
'  or  to  serve  God  bv  them. 
_ut.  4  :  15,  16.      Isa.  46  :  5.      Rom.'l :  23.      d  Ex.  23  :  24  and  34  : 
13,  3  -.    Numb.  33:  52.     Deut.  7:  5. 

\  But  may  not  images  be  tolerated  in  the  churches,  as  books  of 

y  • 

A.  No:  for  we  must  not  pretend  to  be  wiser  than  God,  who  will 
hav*  1  is  people  taught,  e  not  by  dumb  images, /but  by  the  lively 
preaching  of  his  word. 

e  Jer.  10 :  1,  etc.     Hab.  2  :  IS,  19.    / 2  Tim.  3  :  16.     2  Pet.  1 :  19. 


XXXVI.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  90.  What  is  required  in  the  third  command? 

A.  That  we,  not   only  by  cursing  or  a  perjury,  but  also  by  6  rask- 
s\t earing,  must  not  profane  or  abuse  the  name  of  God,  nor  by  silence 


CATEI 


o' 


+<t  conrivir?oe  b«  partakers  <>f  these  horrl 
#-tiel>,  mat  we  «se  the  holy  name  of  c  <J"-i  no  oil 

it  he  may  be  rightly  d  c< 
shipped  bv  us,  and  be  f  glorified  in  all  our  words 
;-  Matt.  5: 

l 
.  the  profaning  of  God's  name,  by  sweSrii  - 
i  sin,  that  his  wrath  is  kindled  ag 
endeavour,  as  much  as  in  them  lies,  to  prevent  ami  forbi 
ing  and  bw  • 

ndoubtedly  is :  g  for  there  is  no  sin  greater,  or  m 
I,  than  the  profaning  of  his  name;  and  therefore  I 
manded  this  h  sin  to  he  punished  with  death. 
g  Lev.  5:  1.     h  Lev.  '24:  15. 


XXXVII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  101.  May  we  then  swear  religiously  by  the  name  of  G 
L   Y  s:  either  when  the  magistrates  demand  it  of  the  sub, 
when  necessity  requires  us  thereby  to  confirm  <<'  fidelity  and  tr 
the   glory  of  God.  and  the  safety  of  our  neighbour:  for  such  an  oath 
is  b  founded  on  God's  word,  and  therefore  was  justly  c  used  by  the 
saints,  both  in  the  Old  and  New  Testament. 

Neh.  13:  25.     7>  Dent.  6:   18.      Eeb.  I  : 
21:24.    Jos.  9:  15,19.     1  Sam.  24:  22.     2  Cor.  1 :  23.     Rom.  1:9. 

Q.  102.  May  we  also  swear  by  saints  or  any  other  creafcui 

A.   \  >  :  for  a  lawful  oath  is  callL  _  ..  as  the  only  one  who 

knows  the  heart:  that  he  will  hear  witness  to  the  truth,  and  punish 
me,  if  I  swear  d  falsely;  which  honour  is  c  due  to  no  creature. 

d-1  Cor.  1:  2a     t  Matt  5j  ■■. 


XXXVIII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  103.  What  doth  God  require  in  the  fourth  comm 
A.  First ;  that  the  ministry  of  the  Gospel,  and  the  schools  be 
tained  ;    and  that  I,  especially  on  the  Sabbath,  b  that  is.  on  the  d 
rest.  ('  diligently  frequent  the  Church   of  God,  d  to  hear  his  w  |  i 

use  the  sacraments,  6  publicly  to  call  upon  the  Lord,  and  conl 
to  the  relief  of  the/ poor,  as  hecomes  a  Christian;  secondly,  that  all 
the  days  of  my  life  I  cease  from  my  evil  works,  and  yield  rays 
the  Lord,  to  work  by  his  Holy  Spirit  in  me :  and  thus  <j  begin  In  this 
life  the  eternal  Sabbath. 

a  Deut.  T2  :  19.     Tit.  1:5.     1  Tim.  ■">  :  :\      1  Cor.  0  :  11.      2  Tim.  2: 
2  and  3:  15.     *  Lev.  23:  3.     c  Acts  2:  12.  40.      1  Cor.  14:   19,  2.'.  31. 
d  1  Cor.  11:   33.    Heb.  10:  25.     e  1  Tim.  2:  1.     f\  Cor.  1C 
<36:  23. 


XXXIX.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  104.  What  doth  God  require  in  the  fifth  command? 
A.  That  I  show  all  honour,  love  and  fidelity,  to   my  father   and 
mother,  and  all  in  authority  over  me,  and  a  submit  myself  to  thei* 


22  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

good  instruction  and  correction,  with  due  obedience ;  and  also  pa- 
tiently bear  with  their  b  weaknesses  and  infirmities,  since  it  pleases; 
c  God  to  govern  as  bv  their  hand. 

a  Eph.  6 :  1,  2,  etc.  *Col.  3  :  IS,  20.    Eph.  5 :  22.    Rom.  1  :  30.    b  Prov. 
23 :  22.     cEph.  6 :  5,  6.     Col.  3  :  19,  21.     Rom.  13  :  1-S.     Matt.  22 :  21. 


XL.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  105.  What  doth  God  require  in  the  sixth  command? 

A.  That  neither  in  thoughts,  nor  words,  nor  gestures,  much  less  in 
deeds,  I  dishonour,  hate,  wound  or  a  kill  my  neighbour,  by  myself  or 
by  another;  but  that  I  lay  h  aside  all  desire  of  revenge;  also,  that  I 
c  hurt  not  myself,  nor  wilfully  expose  myself  to  any  danger:  where- 
fore also  the  magistrate  d  is  armed  with  the  sword,  to  prevent  murder. 

a  Matt,  5:  21,22.  Prov.  12:  IS.  Matt.  26:  52.  b  Eph.  4:  26. 
Rom.  12:  19.  Matt.  5 :  39,  40.  c  Matt.  4:5-7.  Col.  2  :  23.  d  Gen. 
9:  6.      Matt,  26:  52.      Rom.  13:  4. 

Q.  106.  But  this  command  seems  only  to  speak  of  murder? 

A.  In  forbidding  murder,  God  teaches  us  that  he  abhors  the  causes*- 
thereof:  such  as  e  envy,, /'hatred,  anger,  and  desire  of  revenge;  and 
that  g  he  accounts  all  these  as  murder. 

e  James  1 :  20.  Gal.  5 :  20.  /Rom.  1 :  29.  1  John  2:9.  g\  John 
3:  15. 

O.  107.  But  is  it  enough  that  we  do  not  kill  any  man  in  the  man- 
ner mentioned  above? 

A.  No:  for  when  God  forbids  envy,  hatred  and  anger,  he  commands 
us  to  h  love  our  neighbour  as  ourselves  ;  to  show  i  patience,  peace,. 
j  meekness,  Tc  mercy,  and  all  kindness,  towards  him;  I  and  prevent 
his  hurt  as  much  as  in  us  lies :  and  that  we  m  do  good  even  to  our 
enemies. 

h  Matt,  22  :  39  and  7:12.  i  Rom.  12  :  10.  j  Eph.  4:  2.  Gal.  6:  1„ 
2,  Matt.  5:  5.  Rom.  12:  IS.  k  Ex.  23:  5.  'l  Matt.  5:  45.  m  Rom. 
12:  20. 


XLI.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  10S.  What  doth  the  seventh  command  teach  us? 

A.  That  all  uncleanness  is  accursed  a  of  God;  and  that  therefore  we 
must  with  all  our  hearts  &  detest  the  same,  and  live  c  chastely  and 
temperately,  whether  in  d  holy  wedlock  or  in  a  single  life. 

a  Lev.  IS:  27.  b  Dent.  29  :  20-23.  Jude  23.  c  1  Thess.  4:  3,  4. 
d  Heb.  13 :  4.     1  Cor.  7  :  4,  9. 

Q.  109.  Doth  God  forbid  in  this  command,  only  adultery,  and  such 
lik«  gross  sins  ? 

A.  Since  both  our  body  and  soul  are  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  he 
commands  us  to  preserve  them  pure  and  holy ;  therefore  he  forbids 
all  unchaste  actions,  e  gestures,  words,  thoughts, /desires,  and  what- 
ever g  can  entice  men  thereto. 

e  Eph.  5:3.  1  Cor.  6 :  IS.  /Matt.  5 :  28.  g  Eph.  5 :  18.  1  Cor. 
15:  33. 


0ATBCHI8M.  23 


XLII.    LORDS  DAY. 

Q.  110.  What  doth  God  forbid  in  the  eighth  command? 

I  forbids  not  only  those  a  thefts,  and  6  robberies,  which  are 
punishable  by  the  magistrate ;  but  he  comprehends  under  the  name 
of  theft  all  wicked  tricks  and  devices,  whereby  wi 
priate  to  ourselves  the  goods  which  belong  to  our  neighbour:  w! 
by  force,  or  under  the  appearance  of  right:  as  by  onj 
Weights,  ells,  t  measure-,  fraudx  '■  U  merchandise,  false  coins,/ 
or  by  any  other  way  forbid  len 
abuse  and  waste  of  b  a 

al  Cor.  0:10.    bl  Cor.  5:  10.    'Luke  3:  14.    1  These 
11:1.     e  Ezek.  4o:  9-11.     Dent.  25:    18.     /Fsa.  15:  5,     Lake  4 
g  Luke  12:   15. 

Q.  111.  But  what  doth  God  require  in  this  command? 

A.  That  1  promote  the  advantage  of  my  neighbour  in  every  instance 
I  can  or  may  ;  and  deal  with   him   as  be  dealt  with  by 

others:  further  also,  that  I  faithfully  labour,  bo  that  I  i  may  be  able 
to  relieve  the  need  v. 

h  Matt  7:  12.     iPbiL  2:  4.     Eph.4:  2a 


XLDTX    LORD'S  PAY. 

Q.  112.  What  is  required  in  the  ninth  command? 

■  I  bear  false  wi  b  st  no  man:  nor  falsify  7>  any 

man's  words;  that  I  be  no  backbiter,  c  nor  slanderer:  that  I  do  not 
judge,  or  ynn  d  in   condemning  any  man  rashly,  or   unheard  ;  hut- 
that  I  I  avoid  all  sorts  of  lies  and  deceit,  as  the  proper  w 
devil,  unless  I  would  bring  down  upon  me  ,'/  the  heavy  wrath  ol 
likewise  that  in  judgment  and  ail  o:her  dealings  I  love  the  truth,  speak 
it  uprightly  h   and  confess   it:  also  that  I  defend  and  promote, 
much  i,  the  honour  and  good  character  of  my  neighbour. 

n   Prov.  19:    5,  0   and  21:    2&  Psa.  15:  3.      C  Rom.  1 

dMatt.7:  I,  etc  I  .19:11.     f  John  S:  44,    g  Prov. 

12:  22  and  13:  5.    h  1  Cor.  13  :  0.     Eph.4:  25.    *  1  Pel 4:  8.    and  2: 
17.     Phii.  2  :  3. 


XLIV.    LOUP'S  PAY. 

Q.  113.  What  doth  the  tenth  commandment  require  of  us  ? 

A.  That  even  the  smallest  inclination  or  thought,  contrary  to  any 
i's  commands,  never  rise  in  our  hearts  :  but  that  at  all  times  we 
hate  all  sin  with  our  whole  hearts,  </  and  delight  in  all  righteou- 

a  Rom.  7:  7.  etc.     James  1  :  14.  15. 

Q.  114.  But  can  those,  who  are  converted  to  God,  perfectly  keep 
these  commands? 

A.  No  :  but  even  the  holiest  men.  while  in  this  life  have  only  small 
beginnings  of  this  h  obedience  :  yet  so.  that  with  a  C  sincere  resolu- 
tion, they  begin  to  live,  not  only  according  to  some,  but  all  the  com- 
mands of  God. 

b  Rom.  7 :  14.    James  3  :  2.     c  Rom.  7  :  22,  15,  etc. 


24  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


Q.  H5.  Why  will  God  then  have  the  ten  commands  so  strictly- 
preached,  since  no  man  in  this  life  can  keep  them? 

A.  First :  that  all  our  life  time,  we  may  learn  d  more  and  more  to 
know  our  sinful  nature,  and  thus  become  the  more  earnest  in  seeking 
the  remission  of  sin,  e  and  righteousness  in  Christ ;  likewise,  that  we 
constantly  endeavour  and  pray  to  God  for  the  grace  of  the  Holy 
Spirit ;  that  we  may  become  more  and  more  conformable  to  the  image 
of  God,  /till  we  arrive  at  the  perfection  proposed  to  us,  in  a  life  to 
come. 

tflJohnl:  9.  Rom.  3 :  20,5:  13  and  T:  7.  e  Rom.  7  :  24.  /I  Cor. 
9:   24.     Phil.  3:  12-14. 


Of  Prayer, 

XLY.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  116.  "Why  is  prayer  necessary  for  Christians? 

A.  Because  it  is  the  chief  part  of  Q  thankfulness  which  God  requires 
of  us ;  and  also  because  God  will  give  his  grace  and  Holy  Spirit  to 
those  only,  who  with  sincere  desires  continually  ask  them  of  him,  and 
o  are  thankful  for  them. 

a  Psa.  50:  14,  15.  Phil.  4:6.  b  Matt.  7:  7,  S.  Luke  11:  9,  13. 
Psa.  50 :  15. 

Q.  117.  What  are  the  requisites  of  that  prayer,  which  is  acceptable 
to  God,  and  which  he  will  hear? 

A.  First,  that  we  from  the  heart  c  pray  to  the  one  true  God  only, 
who  hath  manifested  himself  in  his  word,  for  all  things  he  hath  com- 
manded us  to  ask  of  him  :  d  secondly,  that  we  rightly  and  thoroughly 
know  our  need  and  misery,  that  so  we  may  e  deeply  humble  ourselves 
in  the  presence  of  his  Divine  Majesty  :  thirdly,  that  we  be  fully  per- 
suaded that  he,  notwithstanding  we  are/ unworthy  of  it,  will,  for  the 
sake  of  Christ  our  Lord,  certainly  g  hear  our  prayer,  as  he  has  h 
promised  us  in  his  word. 

c  John  4  :  22,  28.  Heb.  11 :  6.  d  Rom.  S :  26.  e  2  Chron.  7 :  14. 
James  4:  6.  fLiike  18:  13.  Dan.  9:  IS.  g  Psa.  34:  15-17.  Isa. 
66:  2.  1  John  5:  14,  15.  h  Rom.  S:  15  and  10:  13.  James  1:  6,  etc. 
John  14:  13,  14.     Matt.  7:  S.     Psa.  143:  1. 

Q.  118.  What  hath  God  commanded  us  to  ask  of  him  ? 

A.  All  i  things  necessary  for  soul  and  body  ;  which  Christ  our  Lord 
has  comprised  in  that  prayer,  he  himself )  has  taught  us. 

i  James  1 ;  17.     Matt.  6  :  33.    j  Matt.  6:  9,  10,  etc.     Luke  11 :  2,  etc 

Q.  119.  What  are  the  words  of  that  prayer? 

A.  Oiw  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread :  and  forgive  us  our  debts  as 
ice  forgive  our" debtors ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but 
deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power 9 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.    Amejj. 


25 


XLVI.    I 


Q.  120.  Why  hath  Christ  commanded  us  to  address  God  thus  :  ' 
Jfath> 

A.  That  immediately,  in  the  v^-y  beginning  <>f  our  pray< 
excite  in  ns  a  child-like  reverence  for,  and  c 

are  the  foundation  of  our  prayer:  namely. 

and  will  much  less  deny  us  whal 
true  faith,  than  our  parents  7>  will  refuse  us  earthly  tl 

a  Mi",  6:  i».     b  Matt.  7:  9-11.     Luke  11:  11.     Is 

Q.  121.  Why  is  it  here  a 

A.  !.   si  ire  Bhould  form  any  c  earthly  cone-  | 
majesty,  and  that  we  d  may  expect  from  his  almighty  power  all  things 
xrecessarv  for  soul  and  body. 

c  Jer.  28:  '24.     d  Acts  17':  24.     Rom.  1 


XLVII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  122    Which  is  the  firs! 

A.    '/  "  Ballon u  "  that  is.  grant  us  first  rightly  b 

to  know  thee,  and  to  c  sanctify,  glorify  and  praise  thee,  in  all  thy 
•works,  in  which  thy  power,  wisdom,  goodness,  justice,  mercy  and  truth, 
are  clearly  displayed;  and  further,  also,  that  we  mays- 
direct  our  whole  lives,  our  thoughts,  words  and- actions,  that  thy  name 
may  never  be  blasphemed,  but  rather  d  honoured  and  praised  on  our 
account. 

a  Matt.  6:  0.     &  John  17:  8.     Jer.  .  ttl6:  17.     James 

1:5.    cPsa.119:  1ST,  ISa    Luke  1:  46.    Psa.  145:  8, 9.    './ Psa.  115: 
1  and  71 :  BL 


XLVni.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  128.  Which  is  the  second  petition  ? 

A.  "*  that  is.  rule  us  so  by  thy  word  and 

Spirit,  that  we  may  i>  submit  ourselves  more  and  more  to  thee  :  presr  rve 
and  6  increase  thy  Church  :  destroy  the  d  works  of  the  devil,  and  all 

ice  which  would  exalt  itself  agal 
counsels  devised  against  thy  holy  word;  till  the  full  e  perfect 
thv  kinsrdom  takes  *  -'herein  thou  shalt  be  all  in  all. 

a  Matt.  6  :  10.    h  Matt.  6  :  33.    Psa.  119  :  5.    c  Psa.  51  :  18.     d  1  John 
3:  8.    Rom.  1G:  20.  --  .    17,  2  I.    /I  Cor.  15:  - 


XLIX.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  124.  Which  is  the  third  petition? 

A.  a  '•  .  0  a*  it  is  in  heaven  ;n  that  is,  grant 

that  we  and  all  men  may  renounce  b  our  own  will,  and  without  mur- 
muring c  obey  thy  will,  which  is  only  g  -  -very  one  may  at- 
tend to  and  d  perform  the  duties  of  his  station  and  calling,  as  will- 
inglv  and  faithfully  as  the  e  ansrels  do  in  heaven. 

a  Matt.  6:    10.       b  Matt.  16:   24.       Tit  2:    12.      c  Luke  22:   42. 
d  1  Cor.  7 :  24.     Eph.  4:1.     I  Psa.  108  :   - 


26  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


L.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  125.  Which  is  the  fourth  petition? 

A.  a  "Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread;"  that  is,  be  pleased 
to  provide  us  with  all  things  b  necessary  for  the  body,  that  we  may 
thereby  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the  only  fountain  of  all  c  good,  and 
that  neither  our  care  nor  industry,  nor  even  thy  gifts  can  d  profit  us 
without  thy  blessing  ;  and  therefore  that  we  may  withdraw  our  trust 
from  all  creatures,  and  place  e  it  alone  in  thee. 

a  Matt,  6  :  11.  b  Psa.  145  :  15.  Matt,  6  :  25,  etc.  c  Acts  17  :  25 
and  14  :  17.  d\  Cor.  15 :  58.  Deut.  S :  3.  Psa.  127 :  1,  2.  e  Psa.  62  : 
8, 10  and  55 :  22. 


LI.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  126.  Which  is  the  fifth  petition? 

A.  a  " And  forgive  us  our  debts  as  ice  for  give  oar  debtors  ;"  that 
is,  be  pleased  for  the  sake  of  Christ's  blood,  b  not  to  impute  to  us,  poor 
sinners,  our  transgressions,  nor  that  depravity  which  always  cleaves 
to  us;  even  as  we  feel  this  evidence  of  thy  grace  in  us,  that  it  is  our 
firm  resolution,  from  the  heart  to  c  fordve  our  neighbour. 

a  Matt.   0  :  12.     b  Psa.  51 :  1.     1  John  2:1,2.     c  Matt.  6  :  14,  15. 


LII.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  127.  Which  is  the  sixth  petition? 

A.  a  "And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from, 
evil;''''  that  is,  since  we  are  so  weak  in  ourselves,  that  we  cannot 
stand  b  a  moment;  and  besides  this,  since  our  mortal  enemies,  c  the 
devil,  the  d  world,  and  our  own  e  flesh  cease  not  to  assault  us ;  do 
thou,  therefore,  preserve  and  strengthen  us  by  the  power  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  not  be  overcome  in  this  spiritual  warfare;  /but 
constantly  and  strenuously  may  resist  our  foes,  till  at  last  we  g  obtain 
a  complete  victory. 

a  Matt.  6:13.  b  John  15 :  5.  Psa,  103 :  14.  c  1  Pet.  5:8.  d  Eph. 
6:12,  John  15:  19.  e  Rom.  7  :  23.  Gal.  5  :  17.  /Matt.  26:  41. 
Mark  13 :  33.     g  1  Thess.  3  :  13  and  5:  23. 

Q.  12S.  How  dost  thou  conclude  thy  prayer? 

A.  h  "For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power  and  the  glory 
for  ever;"  that  is,  all  these  we  ask  of  thee,  because  thou,  being  our 
King  and  almighty,  art  willing  and  able  to  i  give  us  all  good;  and 
all  this  we  pray  for,  that  thereby  not  we,  but  thy  holy  namej  may 
be  glorified  for  ever. 

h  Matt.  6  ;  13.  i  Rom.  10 :  12.  2  Pet,  2:9.  j  John  14 :  13.  Psa. 
115 :  1.     Phil.  4 :  20. 

Q.  129.  What  doth  the  word  "Amen"  signify? 

A.  "Amen"  signifies,  it  shall  k  truly  and  certainly  be;  for  my 
prayer  is  more  assuredly  heard  I  of  God,  than  I  feel  in  my  heart  that 
I  desire  these  thinsrs  of  him. 

h  Jer.  2S :  6.     2  Cor.  1 ;  20.     I  Isa.  65 :  24.     2  Tim.  2 :  13. 


COMPENDIUM.  27 


A   COMPENDIUM 


THE  CHRISTIAN  RELIGION", 

TOR  THOSE  WHO  INTEND  TO  APPROACH  THE  HOLY  SUPPER 
OF  THE  LORD. 


Question  1.  How  many  things  are  necessary  for-thee  to  know,  that 
thou  enjoying  real  comfort  may  est  live  and  die  happily? 

Answer.  Three:  first,  how  great  my  sins  and  miseries  are:  the 
second,  how  I  may  be  delivered  from  all  my  sins  and  miseries :  the 
third,  how  I  shall  express  ury  gratitude  to  God  for  such  deliverance. 


THE    FIRST    PART. 

Of  tlie  ITIisery  of  JVIan. 

Q.  2.  Whence  knowest  thou  thy  misery  ? 

A.  Out  of  the  law  of  God. 

Q.  3.  What  hath  God  commanded  thee  in  his  law? 

A.  That  is  contained  in  the  ten  commandments,  which  he  hath  re- 
Tealed  in  Scripture,  as  follows  : 

Exodus  xx.  and  Deuf.  5  :  4.  5.  Are.  I  am  the  LORD  thy  God,  which 
have  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of 
bondage. 

I.  Com.     Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  ?ne. 

II.  TJi.au  shalt  not  make  vnto  thee  any  graven  image,  nor  any 
likeness  of  any  tiling  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou 
shalt  not  how  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them:  for  /",  the 
LORD  thy  God,  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth-  generation 
of  them  that  hate  me,  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  me  and  keep  my  commandments. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  LORD  thy  God  (ft 
rain:  for  the  LORD  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  iakeih  his 
name  in  vain. 


"28  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

IV.  Remember  the  sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days  shall 
thou  labour  and  do  all  thy  work :  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  sab- 
bath of  the  LORD  thy  God :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work% 
thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy 
maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within, 
thy  gates.  For  in  si*  days  the  LORJJ  made"  hear  en  and  earth, 
the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them,  is,  and  rested,  the  seventh  day: 
wherefore  the  LORD  blessed  the  sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  maybe 
long  upon  the  land,  which  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery . 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house:  thou  shalt 
■not  caret  thy  neighbour'*  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  hie 
maid-servant,  nor  hie  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  thy 
neighbour's. 

Q.  4.  How  are  the  ten  commandments  divided? 

A.  Into  two  tables. 

Q.  5.  Which  is  the  sum  of  what  God  requires  of  thee  in  the  four 
commandments  of  the  first  table? 

A.  That  I  love  the  Lord  my  God  with  all  my  heart  with  all  my  soul, 
•with  all  my  mind,  and  with  all  my  strength :  this  is  the  first  and  great 
commandment. 

Q.  6.  Which  is  the  sum  of  what  God  commands  thee  in  the  six  com- 
mandments of  the  second  table? 

A.  That  I  love  my  neighbour  as  myself:  on  these  two  command- 
ments hang  the  whole  law  and  the  prophets. 

Q.  7.  Canst  thou  keep  all  these  things  perfectly? 

A.  In  no  wise  :  for  I  am  prone  by  nature  to  hate  God  and  my  neigh- 
bour ;  and  to  transgress  the  commandments  of  God  in  thought,  word 
and  deed. 

Q.  S.  Hath  God  created  thee  naturally  so  wicked  and  perverse? 

A.  By  no  means  :  but  he  created  me  good  and  after  his  own  image, 
in  the  true  knowledge  of  God,  in  righteousness  and  in  holiness. 

Q.  9.  Whence  then  proceeds  that  depravity  which  is  in  thee? 

A.  From  the  fall  and  disobedience  of  Adam  and  Eve  in  Paradise; 
hence  our  nature  is  become  so  corrupt  that  we  are  all  conceived  and 
born  in  sin. 

Q.  10.  What  was  that  disobedience? 

A.  That  they  did  eat  of  the  fruit  of  the  tree,  which  God  had  forbid- 
den them. 

Q.  11.  Does  the  disobedience  of  Adam  concern  us? 

A.  Certainly  :  for  he  is  the  father  ©f  us  all ;  and  we  have  all  sinned 
in  him. 

Q.  12.  Are  we  then  incapable  of  doing  any  good  of  ourselves,  and 
prone  to  all  manner  of  wickedness  ? 

A.  Indeed  we  are :  unless  we  are  regenerated  by  the  Spirit  of  God. 


COMPENDIUM.  29 

Q.  18.  W1U  God  goffer  such  disobedience  and  corruption  to  go  un- 
punished ? 

A.  By  no  means:  but  in  his  just  judgment  will  punish  them,  i>o3h 
In  time  and  eternity,  as  it  Lb  written:  •■  rur~.-<i  b  everj 

tinueth   not  In  all  things,  which  are  written  in  the  book  of  tl 

do  them.*' 


THE    SECOND    TART. 

Of  Ulan's  Deliverance. 

Q.  14.  By  what  means  canst  thou  escape  this  punishment,  and  be 
again  received  into  favour  ? 

A.  By  such  a  Mediator,  who  is  in  one  person  very  God,  an.!  a 
real  righteous  man. 

Q.  15.  AVho  is  that  Mediator? 

A.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  in  one  person  is  true  G-od,  and  a 
real  righteous  man. 

Q.  16.  Could  not  the  angels  be  our  mediators? 

A.  No :  for  they  are  neither  God  nor  men. 

Q.  17.  Cannot  the  saints  be  our  mediators? 

A.  No:  for  they  themselves  have  sinned,  and  have  obtained  sal- 
vation by  no  other  means  than  through  this  Mediator. 

Q.  IS.  Shall  all  men  then  be  saved  by  the  Mediator,  Jesus,  as  they 
are  all  condemned  in  Adam? 

A.  No:  but  those  only  who  receive  him  by  a  true  faith-  as  it  is 
-written,  (John  3:  16,)  "for  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his 
only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life." 

Q.  10.  What  is  true  faith  ? 

A.  It  is  a  certain  knowledge  of  God,  and  of  his  promises  revealed 
to  us  in  the  Gospel,  and  an  hearty  confidence  that  all  my  sins  are 
forgiven  me  for  Christ's  sake. 

Q.  20.  What  is  the  sum  of  that  which  God  hath  promised  in  the  Gos- 
pel, and  commanded  us  to  believe? 

A.  That  is  comprehended  in  the  twelve  articles  of  the  Catholic 
Christian  Faith,  which  are  as  follows : 

I.  Ibelieve  in  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  maker  of  heaven  and 
4arth. 

II.  And  in  Jesus  Christ,  his  only  begotten  Son,  our  Lord: 

HI.  Who  icas  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary  : 

IV.  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  icas  crueified,  dead  and 
Juried  fhe  descended  into  hell. 

V.  The  third  day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead. 

YI.  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  Vie  right  hand 
cf  God,  the  Father  Almighty. 


77 


30  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

Til  From  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  th* 
dead. 

YIII.  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

IX.  I  believe  in  the  holy  Catholic  Church:  the  comiv.union  of 
saints  : 

X.  The  forgiveness  of  sijis : 

XI.  The  resurrection  of  the  body : 

XII.  And  the  life  everlasting. 

Q.  21.  When  you  profess  to  believe  in  God  the  Father,  and  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  do  you  mean  three  Gods  thereby? 

A.  In  no  wise  :  for  there  is  but  ©ne  only  true  God. 

Q.  22.  Why  do  you  then  name  three,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  ? 

A.  Because  God  hath  so  revealed  himself  in  his  word,  that  these 
three  distinct  persons  are  the  only  one  and  true  God,  and  we  also 
are  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  23.  What  believest  thou  when  thou  sayest,  "I  believe  in  God, 
the  Father  Almighty,  maker  of  heaven  and  earth?" 

A.  That  the  eternal  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  of  nothing- 
made  heaven  and  earth,  and  still  upholds  them  by  his  providence, 
is  my  God  and  Father,  for  Christ  his  Son's  sake. 

Q.  24.  What  believest  thou  when  thou  sayest,  "  And  in  Jesus  Christ 
his  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord?" 

A.  That  Jesus  Christ  is  the  eternal  and  only  Son  of  the  Father, 
coessential  with  God  the  Father,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  25.  Do  you  not  believe  that  he  also  became  man? 

A.  Yes  :  for  he  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  born  of  the 
Virgin  Mar}-. 

Q.  26.  Is  his  Godhead  then  changed  into  humanity? 

A.  No  :  for  the  Godhead  is  immutable. 

Q.  27.  How  is  he  then  become  man? 

A.  By  assuming  the  human  nature  into  a  personal  union  with  his 
divine. 

Q.  28.  Did  he  then  bring  his  human  nature  from  heaven? 

A.  No  :  but  he  took  it  on  him  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  by  the  operation 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  is  thus  become  like  unto  us  his  brethren  ha 
all  things,  sin  excepted,  Heb.  2  :  IT  and  4:  15. 

Q.  29.  Why  is  he  called  Jesus,  that  is,  Saviour? 

A.  Because  he  saves  his  people  from  their  sins. 

Q.  80.  Is  there  no  other  Saviour? 

A.  No  :  for  there  is  none  other  name  under  heaven  given  among 
men,  whereby  we  must  be  saved,  than  the  name  of  Jesus,  Acts  4:12. 

Q.  31.  Why  is  he  called  Christ,  that  is,  Anointed? 

A.  Because  he  was  anointed  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  ordained 
by  God  the  Father,  to  be  our  chief  Prophet,  our  only  High  Priest  and 
our  eternal  King. 


COMPENDIUM.  3] 

Q.  82.  "What  then  hath  Jesus  Christ  done  to  save  us? 

A.  Ee  has  suffered  for  us,  was  crucified  and  died,  was  buried,  and 

descended  into  hull ;  that  is,  he  Buffered  the  ton 
thus  became  obedient  to  his  Father,  that  he  might  deliver  us  from 
the  temporal  and  eternal  punishment  due  to 
Q.  33.  In  which  nature  hath  he  >utfered  this? 

A.  Only  in  his  human  nature,  that  is,  in  soul  and  body. 

Q.  34.  What  hath  then  his  Godhead  contributed  hereto? 

A.  His  Godhead,  by  its  power,  in  Buch  wise  strengthened  the  as- 
sumed human  nature,  that  it  could  bear  the  burden  of  God's  wrath 
against  sin,  and  deliver  us  from  it. 

Q.  35.  Did  Christ  then  remain  under  the  power  of  death  ? 

A.  No  :  but  he  rose  from  the  dead  the  third  day  for  our  justification, 
Rom.  4:  lo. 

Q.  3(3.  Where  is  Christ  now,  as  to  his  human  nature  ? 

A.  He  is  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father;  that  is,  exalted  in  the  highest  erlorv,  far  above  all  crea- 
tures, Eph.  1:  20,  21. 

Q.  37.  To  what  end  is  he  there  so  highly  exalted? 

A.  Particularly  that  he  might  from  thence  govern  his  Church,  and 
there  be  our  intercessor  with  the  Father. 

8.  Is  he  not  with  us,  then,  even  unto  the  end  of  the  world,  as  he 
hath  promised  as,  Matt.  28  :   2 

A.  With  respect  to  his  Godhead,  majesty,  grace  and  Spirit,  he  is  never 
absent  from  us  ;  but  with  respect  to  his  human  nature,  he  remains 
in  heaven  until  he  shall  come  again  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

Q.  39.  "What  do  you  believe  concerning  the  Holy  Ghost  ? 

A.  That  he  is  the  true  and  coeternal  God  with  the  Father  and  Son  ; 
and  that  he,  being  given  to  me  of  the  Father  through  Christ,  regene- 
rates me  and  leads  me  into  all  truth,  comforts  me,  and  will  abide 
with  me  for  ever. 

Q.  4o.  "What  believest  thou  concerning  the  Holy  Catholic  Church  ? 

A.  That  the  Son  of  God  gathers  by  his  word  and  Spirit  out  of  the 
vrhole  human  race,  those,  who  are  chosen  to  eternal  life,  to  be  a 
Church  to  himself;  of  which  T  believe  I  am  and  always  shall  remain 
a  living  member. 

Q.  41.  Where  doth  he  gather  his  Church? 

A.  Where  God's  word  is  purely  preached,  and  the  holy  sacraments 
administered  according  to  the  institution  of  Christ. 

Q  42.  What  benefits  doth  Christ  bestow  on  his  Church? 
A.  He  grants  her  remission  of  sins,  the  resurrection  of  the  flesh,  and 
eternal  life. 
Q.  43.  What  doth  it  profit  thee  now  that  thou  believest  all  this? 
A.  That  I  am  righteous  in  Christ  before  God,  Rom.  5;  10. 
Q.  44.  How  art  thou  righteous  before  God? 
A.  Only  by  a  true  faith  in  Jesus  Christ. 

Q.  45.  How  is  it  to  be  understood  that  thou  art  justified  by  faith 
only  ? 


o'Z  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

A.  Tims  :  that  the  perfect  satisfaction  and  righteousness  of  Christ 
alone  are  imputed  to  me  of  God,  by  which  my  sins  are  forgiven  mer 
and  I  become  an  heir  of  everlasting  life  ;  and  that  I  cannot  receive 
that  righteousness  by  any  other  means  than  by  faith. 

Q.  46.  Why  cannot  our  good  works  be  our  righteousness  before 
God,  or  some  part  thereof? 

A.  Because  even  our  best  works  in  this  life  are  imperfect  and  pol- 
luted with  sins. 

Q.  47.  Do  our  good  works  then  merit  nothing,  which  yet  God  will 
reward  in  this  and  in  a  future  life  ? 

A.  This  reward  is  not  given  out  of  merit,  but  of  grace. 

Q.  4S.  Who  worketh  that  faith  in  thee  ? 

A.  The  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  49.  By  what  means? 

A.  By  the  hearing  of  the  word  preached,  Rom.  10 :  14-17. 

Q.  50.  How  does  he  strengthen  that  faith? 

A.  By  the  same  word  preached,  and  by  the  use  of  the  holy  sacra- 
ments. 

Q.  51.  What  are  the  sacraments  ? 

A.  They  are  holy  signs  and  seals  instituted  by  God,  thereby  to  as- 
sure us,  that  he  of  grace  grants  us  remission  of  sins  and  life  eternal, 
for  the  sake  of  that  one  sacrifice  of  Christ  finished  on  the  cross. 

Q.  52.  How  many  sacraments  hath  Christ  instituted  in  the  new  tes- 
tament 9 

A.  Two  :  holy  baptism,  and  the  holy  supper. 

Q.  53.  Which  is  the  outward  sign  in  baptism? 

A.  The  water,  with  which  we  are  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  54.  What  doth  that  signify  and  seal? 

A.  The  washin  ■:  away  of  sins  by  the  blood  and  Spirit  of  Jesus  Christ. 

Q.  55.  Where  hath  Christ  promised  and  assured  us  of  this  ? 

A.  In  the  institution  of  baptism ;  which  is  as  follows,  "Go  ye  into 
all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature.  He  that  be- 
lieveth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved,  but  he  that  believeth  notr 
shall  be  damned." 

Q.  56.  Are  infants  also  to  be  baptized? 

A.  Yes:  for  they,  as  well  as  the  adult,  are  comprehended  in  th« 
covenant  of  God,  and  in  his  Church. 

Q.  57.  What  is  the  outward  sign  in  the  Lord's' Supper  ? 

A.  The  broken  bread  that  we  eat.  and  the  poured  out  wine  which 
we  drink,  in  remembrance  of  the  sufferings  and  death  of  Christ. 

Q.  53.  What  is  thereby  signified  and  sealed? 

A.  That  Christ,  with  his  crucified  body  and  shed  blood,  feeds  and 
nourishes  our  souls  to  everlasting  life. 

Q.  50.  Where  hath  Christ  promised  such  things  to  us? 

A.  In  the  institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  which  is  thus  expressed 
by  St.  Paul,  (1  Cor.  1 1  :  23-26),  "  For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord,  that 
which  also  I  delivered  unto  you,  that  the  Lord  Jesus  the  same  night  in 


PENDIUM. 

which  he  thanks, 

brake  it,  and  - 

you;  this  do  in  remembran 

betook  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying,  this  cup  is  1 

testament  in  my  blo<  d :  this  do  ye,  ac 

brance  <>f  me  .  ami  drink  this  cup, 

ye  do  -  l"s  death  till  he  come." 

Is  the  bread  changed  into  the  body  of  Christ,  and  the  wine 
into  his  blood? 

:  no  more  than  the  water  in  baptism  is  changed  into  the  blood 
of  Christ 

After  what  manner  must   you  examine  yourself  b-  : 
come  to  the  Lord's  Supper? 

A.  1.    I  must  examine  whether  I  abhor  myself  for  my  sins,  and  hum- 
:  on  account  of  then  . 
-     re  forgiven  me  for  (       &t*s   - 

resolution  henceforward,  to  walk  in 
works. 

Q.  <>2.  May  those  be  admitted  to  the  Lord's  Supper,  who  teach  false 
doctrines  or  lead  offensive  lives  ? 

A.  No  :  lest  the  covenant  of  God  be  profaned,  and  his  wratli  kindled 
a  gainst  the  whole  Church. 

.   How  must  we  then  deal  with  such  persons? 
A.   According  to  the  appointment    given   us   by  Christ.  (Matt.  18: 
15-17.)     "  If  thy  brother  shall  tres]  _•  and  tell  him 

Lis  fault  between  thee  and  him  alone  :  if  he  shall  hear  thee,  thou  hast 
gained  thy  brother ;  but  if  he  will  not  hear  thee,  then  take  with  thee 
one  or  two  more,  that  in  the  mouth  of  two  or  three  I 
word  may  be  established  :  and  if  he  shall  neglect  t.>  hear  them,  tell  it 
unto  the  Church;  but  if  he  neglect  to  hear  the  Church,  let  him  be 
unto  thee  as  an  heathen  man  and  a  publican/1 


THE   THIRD    PART. 

Of  tlie  Gratitude  we  owe  to  God  for  Redemption. 

64.  Since  we  are  saved  merely  of  grace  through  Christ,  why  must 
ve  then  yet  do  good  works  ? 

A.  N  it  to  merit  heaven  thereby  (which  Christ  hath  done);  but  be- 
cause this  is  commanded  me  of  God. 

Q,  65.  What  purpose,  then,  do  your  good  works  answer? 

A.  That  I  may  thereby  testify  my  thankfulness  to  God  for  all  his 
benefits,  and  that  he  may  be  glorified  by  me ;  and  that  also  I  may  be 
assured  of  the  sincerity  of  my  faith,  by  good  works,  as  the  fruits 
thereof;  and  that  my  neighbours  mav  be  edified  thereby  and  sained 
to  Christ. 

Q.  6&.  Shall  they  also  be  saved  who  do  no  good  works? 

A.  No  :  for  the  Scripture  saith,  that  neither  fornicators,  nor  idola- 
ters, nor  adulterers,  nor  whoremoneers,  nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor 
drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor  robbers,  nor  such  like,  shall  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God,  (1  Cor.  6:  9,  10),  unless  they  turn  to  the  Lord. 


34  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

Q.  67.  Wherein  doth  the  conversion  of  man  consist? 

A.  In  a  hearty  repentance,  and  avoiding  of  sin,  and  in  an  earnest 
desire  after,  and  doing  of,  all  good  words. 

■Q.  6S.  What  are  good  works  ? 

A.  Only  those  which  proceed  from  a  true  faith;  are  done  according 
to  the  law  of  God  and  to  his  glory  ;  and  not  those,  which  are  founded 
on  human  institutions,  or  on  our  own  imaginations. 

Q.  69.  Can  they,  who  are  converted  to  God,  perfectly  keep  the  law? 

A.  Not  at  all :  but  even  the  most  holy  men,  as  long  as  they  are  in 
this  life,  have  only  a  small  beginning  of  this  obedience  ;  yet  so,  that 
they  with  a  sincere  resolution  begin  to  live  not  only  according  to  some, 
but  according  to  all  the  commandments  of  God,  as  they  also  con- 
stantly pray  to  God  that  they  may  daily  increase  therein. 

Q.  TO.  To  whom  must  we  pray  for  this  ? 

A.  Not  to  any  Creature,  but  to  God  alone,  who  can  help  us  and  will 
hear  us  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 

Q.  71.  In  whose  name  must  we  pray  to  God? 

A.  Only  in  the  name  of  Christ,  (John  16:  23),  and  not  in  the  name 
of  any  saints. 

Q.  72.  What  must  we  pray  to  God  for  ? 

A.  For  all  things  necessary  for  soul  and  body,  which  Christ  our 
Lord  has  comprised  in  the  prayer  he  himself  has  taught  us. 

Q.  73.  What  are  the  words  of  that  prayer  ? 

A.  Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give 
us  this  da}-  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts  as  we  forgive 
our  debtors  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from 
evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for 
ever.     Amen. 

Q  74.  What  do  you  desire  of  God  in  this  prayer? 

A.  1.  That  all  things  which  tend  to  the  glory  of  God,  may  be 
promoted,  and  whatsoever  is  repugnant  thereto,  or  contrary  to  his 
will,  may  be  prevented.  2.  That  he  may  provide  me  with  all  things 
necessary  for  the  body,  and  as  to  my  soul,  preserve  me  from  all  evil,, 
which  might  in  any  wise  be  detrimental  to  my  salvation.     Amen. 

Whf?  those  who  are  inclined  to  become  members  in  full  com- 
munion  of  the  Church,  and  to  approach  the  Holy  Supper  of  the  Lord, 
thoroughly  know  and  confess  these  fundamental  truths,  they  are  then 
to  be  asked  whether  they  have  any  doubt  in  any  point  concerning 
the  doctrine;  to  the  end  they  may  be  satisfied.  And  in  case  any  of 
them  should  answer  in  the  affirmative,  endeavours  must  he  used  to 
convince  them  from  the  Scriptures;  and  if  they  are  all  satisfied,  they 
must  he  asked  whether  they  have  experienced  the  power  of  the  truth 
in  their  heart*,  and  are  willing  and  desirous  to  be  saved  by  Jesus 
Christ  from  their  sins  ;  and  whether  they  propose,  by  the  grace  of  God, 
to  perspv  re  in  this  doctrine,  to  forsake  the  world,  and  to  lead  a  new 
Christian  life.  Lastly,  they  are  to  be  asked  whether  they  will  submit 
themselves  to  the  Christian  discipline. 

Whi  -h  heirs-  done,  they  are  to  be  exhorted  to  peace,  love  and  con- 
cord with  all  men  ;  and"  to  reconciliation,  if  there  is  any  variance 
subsisting  between  them  and  their  neighbours. 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH.  35 


THE   CONFESSION  OF  FAITH 

or  THE 

REFORMED  CHURCH. 

REVISED  IN    THE    N  .   HELD    AT 

IN    :  3  AND  1 


ARTICLE  I.  —  THERE  15  ONE  ONLY  GOD. 

there 
.    which  we   c  that 

he  is  eternal,  incom]  >ghty, 

perfect!  overflowing  fountain  of  all  - 

II. — BY    WHAT    MEANS    GOD    15   MADE    FNOW.V  *U30 

We  know  him  by  two   mean?  :  first,  by  the  ere;  ition 

and  government 

nt  hook,  wherein  ;<I1  create     ?,  great  and  e 
char 
name! 

_ 
them  with      '  -  " 

fully  know:.  - 
as  is  . 
vation. 

in.  —  :    GOD. 

We  confess  that  this  W 

the  wiii  of  man,  but  that  ; 

•  -r  saith.     Ab 
God.  from  a  £  - 

man':  -  sties,  1 

th  his  own  fin 
tables  of  the  U  such  writings  B 

IV. CANONICAL    : 

which  nothing  •  are  thus  nai 

viz  :    • . 

a 

commonly  call 

_  -. 
.  Isaiah,  Jeremiah,  Ezckicl  and  Daniti;  and 


36  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

the  twelve  lesser  prophets,  namely,  Hosea,  Joel,  Amos,  Ohadiah,  Jonah, 
yiicah,  Nahum,  Habakkuk,  Zephaniah,  Haggai,  Zechariah  and  Malachi. 
Those  of  the  New  Testament,  are  the  four  evangelists  ;  viz  :  Matthew, 
Mark,  Luke  and  John  ;  the  Acts  of  the  Apostles  ;  the  fourteen  epistles 
of  the  apostle  Paul;  viz:  one  to  the  Romans,  two  to  the  Corinthians, 
one  to  the  Galatians,  one  to  the  Ephesians,  one  to  the  Phihppians,  one 
to  the  Colossians,  two  to  the  Thessalonians,  two  to  Timothy,  one  to 
Titus,  one  to  Philemon,  and  one  to  the  Hebrews  :  the  seven  epistles  of 
the  other  apostles,  namely,  one  of  James,  two  of  Peter,  three  of  John, 
one  of  Jude  ;  and  the  Revelation  of  the  apostle  John. 

V.  — WHENCE    DO    THE    HOLY   SCRIPTURES   DERIVE   THEIR    DIGNITY    AND    AU- 

THORITY. 

We  receive  all  these  books,  and  these  only,  as  holy  and  canonical, 
for  the  regulation,  foundation  and  confirmation  of  our  faith  ;  believ- 
ing without  any  doubt,  all  things  contained  in  them,  not  so  much  be- 
•cause  the  Church  receives  and  approves  them  as  such,  but  more  es- 
pecially because  the  Holy  Ghost  witnessethin  our  hearts  that  they  are 
from  God,  whereof  they  carry  the  evidence  in  themselves.  For  the 
very  blind  are  able  to  perceive  that  the  things  foretold  in  them  are 
fulfilling. 

VI.  —  THE    DIFFERENCE    BETWEEN  THE    CANONICAL  AND  APOCRYPHAL   BOOKS. 

We  distinguish  those  sacred  books  from  the  apocryphal ;  viz  :  the 
third  and  fourth  book  of  Esdras,  the  books  of  Tobias,  Judith,  Wisdom, 
Jesus  Syrach,  Baruch,  the  appendix  to  the  book  of  Esther,  the  Song 
of  the  three  Children  in  the  Furnace,  the  history  of  Susannah,  of  Bell 
and  the  Dragon,  the  prayer  of  Manasses,  and  the  two  books  of  Mac- 
cabees. All  which  the  Church  may  read  and  take  instruction  from, 
so  far  as  they  agree  with  the  canonical  books;  but  they  are  far  from 
having  such  power  and  efficacy,  as  that  we  may  from  their  testimony 
confirm  any  point  of  faith,  or  of  the  Christian  religion;  much  less  to 
■detract  from  the  authority  of  the  other  sacred  books. 

VII.  —  THE  SUFFICIENCY  OF  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES  TO  BE  THE  ONLY  RULE 

OF  FAITH. 

We  believe  that  these  Holy  Scriptures  fully  contain  the  will  of  God, 
and  that  whatsoever  man  ought  to  believe,  unto  salvation,  is  sufficiently 
taught  therein.  For  since  the  whole  manner  of  worship  which  God 
requires  of  us,  is  written  in  them  at  large,  it  is  unlawful  for  anyone, 
though  an  apostle,  to  teach  otherwise  than  we  are  now  taught  in  the 
Holy  Scriptures:  Nay,  thong],  it  were  an  angel  from  heare?i,as  the 
apostle  Paul  saith.  For,  since  it  is  forbidden,  to  add  v.  r, do  or  take 
away  an>>  thing  from  the  word  of  God,  it  doth  thereby  evidently 
appear,  that  the  doctrine  thereof  is  most  perfect  and  complete  in  all 
respects.  Neither  may  we  compare  any  writings  of  men,  though  ever 
so  holy,  with  those  divine  Scriptures,  nor  ought  we  to  compare  custom, 
or  the  great  multitude,  or  antiquity,  or  succession  of  times  or  per- 
sons, or  councils,  decrees  or  statutes,  with  the  truth  of  God.  for  the 
truth  is  above  all ;  for  all  men  are  of  themselves  liars,  and  more  vain 
than  vanity  itself.  Therefore,  we  reject  with  all  our  hearts,  whatso- 
ever doth  not  agree  with  this  infallible  rule,  which  the  apostles  have 
taught  us,  saying,  Try  the  spirits  whether  they  are  of  God  :  likewise, 
if  there  come  any  unto  you,  and  oring  not  this  doctrine,  receive 
Aim  not  into  your  house. 


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rill.  —  GOD    IS    ONE    IN*    FJSENCE,    YET    DISTINGUISHED    IN   THREE    PERSONS. 

According  to  this  truth  and  this  "Word  of  God,  we  believe  in  one  only 
God,  who  is  one  single  essence,  in  which  are  three  persons,  really, 
truly,  and  eternally  distinct,  according  to  their  incommunicable  pro- 
perties ;  namely,  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost.  The 
Father  is  the  cause,  origin  and  beginning  of  all  things,  visible  and 
invisible;  the  Son  is  the  word,  wisdom  and  image  of  the  Father: 
the  Holy  Ghost  is  the  eternal  power  and  might,  proceeding  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son.  Nevertheless  God  is  not  by  this  distinction  dh 
into  three,  since  the  Holy  Scriptures  teach  us,  that  the  Father,  and 
:i.  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  each  his  personality,  distinguished 
by  their  properties;  but  in  such  wise  that  these  three  persons  are  but 
one  only  God.  Hence  then,  it  is  evident,  that  the  Father  is  nut  the 
Son.  nor  the  Son  the  Father,  and  likewise  the  Holy  Ghost  is  neither 
the  Father  northeSon.  Nevertheless  these  persons  thus  distinguished! 
are  not  divided,  nor  intermixed  :  for  the  Father  hath  not  assumed 
the  flesh,  nor  hath  the  Holy  Ghost,  but  the  Son  only.  The  Father 
hath  never  been  without  his  Son,  or  without  his  Holy  Ghost.  For 
they  are  all  three  coeternal  and  coessential.  Ther^is  neither  first  nor 
last;  for  they  are  ail  three  one,  in  truth,  in  power,  ss,  an& 

in  mercy. 

IX. — THE    PROOF   OF   THE    FOREGOING  ARTICLE    OF  THE    TRINITY   OF    PERSONS 
IN   ONE    GOD. 

All  this  we  know,  as  well  from  xhe  te.-timonies  of  holy  writ,  as  from 
operations,  -e  we  feel  in    ourselves.      The 

testimonies  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  that  teach  us  to  believe  tins  Holy 
Trinity,  are  written  in  many  places  of  the  Old  Testament,  which  are- 
not  so  necessary  to  enumerate,  as  to  choose  them  out  with  discretion 
and  judgment.    In  Genesis  1 :  26,  27,  God  saith  :  Let  us  r/c 

»,  after  our  Ufa    688,  etc.      9     God  crtattd  man  in  his 
d  A.     J\<:ri(.  ;  22, 

From  this  £ 
US  make  man  in  our  image,  it  appears  that  there  are  more  persons 
than  one  in  the  Godhead:  and  when  he  saith,  God  created,  this 
sig:iin-s  the  unity.  It  is  true  he  doth  not  say  how  many  persons  there 
are,  but  that  which  appears  to  us  somewhat  obscure  in  the  Old  Tes- 
tament, is  very  plain  in  the  New. 

For  when  our  Lord  was  baptized  in  Jordan,  the  voice  of  the  Father 
was  heard,  saying,  th.it  is  my  beloved  Son  :   the  Son  was  seen  in  the 
water;    and  the  Holy  Ghost  appeared  in  the  shape  of  a   dove.    This 
form  is  also  instituted  by  Christ  in  the  baptism  of  all  bell 
:  -  t       <ame  of  the  Father,  and  of  V  ■   § 

of  the  Holy  Ghost.  In  the  Gospel  of  Luke,  the  Angel  Gabriel  thus  ad- 
dress^ 1  M  try,  the  mother  of  our  Lord  :  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come 
upon  thee,  and  the  power  of  the  highest  shall  overshadow  thee, 
therefore  also  that  holy  thing,  which  shall  l>e  born  of  thee,  shall 
be  called  the  Son  of  God.  Likewise,  the  grace  of  our  lord  .' 
Christ,  and  the  lore. of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
be  with  you.  And  there  are  three  that  bear  record  in  Heaven, 
the  Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  these  three  are 
one.  In  all  which  places  we  are  fully  taught,  that  there  are  three  per- 
sons in  one  only  divine  essence.  And  although  this  doctrine  far  sur- 
passes all  human  understanding ;  nevertheless  we  now  believe  it  by 
means  of  the  Word  of  God,  but  expect  hereafter  to  enjoy  the  perfect 


38  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


knowledge  and  benefit  thereof  in  heaven.  Moreover  we  must  ob- 
serve the  particular  offices  and  operations  of  these  three  persons 
towards  us.  The  Father  is  called  our  Creator  by  his  power;  the  Son 
is  our  Saviour  and  Redeemer  by  his  blood ;  the  Holy  Ghost  is  our 
Sanctifier  by  his  dwelling  in  our  hearts.  This  doctrine  of  the  Holy 
Trinity  hath  always  been  defended  and  maintained  by  the  true 
Church,  since  the  times  of  the  apostles  to  this  very  day,  again&t  the 
Jews,  Mohammedans,  and  some  false  Christians  and  heretics,  as  Mar- 
cion,  Manes,  Praxeas,  Sabellius,  Samosatenus,  Arms,  and  such  like, 
who  have  been  justly  condemned  by  the  orthodox  fathers.  There- 
fore, in  this  point,  we  do  willingly  receive  the  three  creeds,  namely, 
that  of  the  Apostles,  of  Nice,  and  of  Athanasius :  likewise  that, 
which,  conformable  thereunto,  is  agreed  upon  by  the  ancient  fathers. 

X. — JESUS    CHRIST    IS    TRUE   AND    ETERNAL    GOD. 

We  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  his  divine  nature,  is  the 
only  begotten  Son  of  God,  begotten  from  eternity,  not  made  nor  crea- 
ted (for  then  he  should  be  a  creature\  but  coessential  and  coeternal 
with  the  Father,  the  express  image  of  hi*  person,  and  the  bright- 
ness of  his  glory,  equal  unto  him  in  all  things.  Who  is  the  Son  of 
God,  not  only  from  the  time  that  he  assumed  our  nature,  but  from  all 
eternity,  as  these  testimonies,  when  compared  together,  teach  us. 
Moses  saith,  that  God  created  the  world;'  and  John  saith,  that  all 
n  were  made  by  that  Word,  which  he  callethGod:  And  the 
apostle  saith,  that  God  made  the  worlds  by  Ms  Son  :  likewise,  that 
God  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ.  Therefore  it  must  needs 
follow,  that  he,  who  is  called  God,  the  Word,  the  Son,  and  Jesus  Christ, 
did  exist  at  that  time  when  all  things  were  created  by  him.  Therefore 
the  prophet  Micah  saith,  his  going*  forth  have  been  from  of  old, 
from  trerlasting.  And  the  apostle,  he  hath  neither  beginning  of 
days  nor  end  of  life  :  He  therefore  is  that  true,  eternal  and  almighty 
God,  whom  we  invoke,  worship  and  serve. 

XI.  —  THE  HOLV  GHOST  IS  TRUE  AXD  ETERNAL  GOD. 

We  believe  and  confess  also,  that  the  Holy  Ghost,  from  eternity, 
proceeds  from  the  Father  and  Son  ;  and  therefore  is  neither  made, 
created,  nor  begotten,  but  only  proceedeth  from  both  ;  who  in  order  is 
the  third  person  of  the  Holy  Trinity;  of  one  and  the  same  essence, 
majesty  and  glory  with  the  Father,  and  the  Son  :  and  therefore,  is  the 
true  and  eternal  God,  as  the  Holy  Scripture  teaches  us. 

XII.  —  OF   THE    CREATION. 

We  believe,  that  the  Father,  by  the  Word,  that  is.  by  his  Son,  created 
■of  nothing,  the  heaven,  the  earth,  and  all  creatures,  as  it  seemed  good 
unto  him,  giving  unto  every  creature  its  being,  shape,  form,  and  seve- 
ral offices  to  serve  its  Creator :  that  he  doth  also  still  uphold  and 
govern  them  by  his  eternal  providence  and  infinite  power,  for  the 
service  of  mankind,  to  the  end  that  man  may  serve  his  God.  He 
also  created  the  angels  good,  to  be  his  messengers  and  to  serve  his 
elect ;  some  of  whom  are"  fallen  from  that  excellency,  in  which  God 
created  them,  into  everlasting  perdition  ;  and  the  others  have,  by  the 
grace  of  God,  remained  steadfast  and  continued  in  their  primitive 
state.  The  devils  and  evil  spirits  are  so  depraved,  that  they  are  ene- 
mies of  God  and  every  good  thing,  to  the  utmost  of  their  power, 
as  murderers,  watching*  to  ruin  the  Church  and  every  member  thert- 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH.  39 

of,  and  by  their  wicked  stratagems  to  destroy  all:  and  are  therefore, 
by  their  own  wickedness,  adjudged  to  eternal  damnation,  daily  expect- 
ing their  horrible  torments.  Therefore  we  reject  and  abhor  the  error 
of  the  Sadducees,  who  deny  the  existence  of  spirits  and  angels :  and 
also  that  of  the  Manichees,  who  assert  that  the  devils  have  their  origin 
of  themselves,  and  that  they  are  wicked  of  their  own  nature,  without 
having  been  corrupted. 

XIII.  —  OF   DIVINE    PROVIDENCE. 

We  believe  that  the  same  God,  after  he  had  created  all  things,  did 
not  forsake  them,  or  give  them  up  to  fortune  or  chance,  but  that  he 
rules  and  governs  them,  according  to  his  holy  will,  so  tha?  nothing 
happens  in  this  world  without  his  appointment:  nevertheless,  God 
neither  is  the  author  of,  nor  can  be  charged  with,  the  sins  which  are 
committed.  For  his  power  and  goodness  are  so  great  and  incompre- 
hensible, that  he  orders  and  executes  his  work  in  the  most  excellent 
and  jus*  manner,  even  then,  when  devils  and  wicked  men  act  nnj 
And,  as  to  what  he  doth  surpassing  human  understanding,  we  will  not 
curiously  inquire  into  it  farther  than  oil  capacity  will  admit  of;  but 
With  the  greatest  humility  and  reverence  adore  the  righteous  judg- 
ments of  God,  which  are  hid  from  us,  contenting  ourselves  that  we  are 
disciples  of  Christ,  to  learn  only  those  things  which  he  has  revealed 
to  na  in  his  Word,  without  transgressing  these  limits.  This  doctrine 
la  us  unspeakable  consolation,  since  we  are  taught  thereby,  that 
nothing  can  befall  us  by  chance,  but  by  the  direction  of  our  most  gra- 
cious and  heavenly  Father ;  who  watches  over  us  with  a  paternal 
care,  keeping  all  creatures  so  under  his  power,  that  not  a  hair  of  our 
head,  (for  they  are  all  numbered),  nor  a  sparrow  can  fall  to  the 
ground,  without  the  will  of  our  Father,  in  whom  we  do  entirely  trust ; 
ided,  that  he  so  restrains  the  devil  and  all  our  enemies, 
that  without  his  will  and  permission,  they  cannot  hurt  us.  And  there- 
fore, we  r  ject  that  damnable  error  of  the  Epicureans,  who  say  that 
God  regards  nothing,  but  leaves  all  things  to  chance. 

XIV. — OF    THE    CREATION    AND    FALL    OF    MAN,     AND     HIS    INCAPACITY    TO 
PERFORM    WHAT    IS   TRULY    GOOD. 

We  believe  that  God  created  man  out  of  the  dust  of  the  earth,  and 
made  and  formed  him  after  his  own  image  and  likeness,  good,  right- 
eous and  holy,  capable  in  all  things  to  will,  agreeably  to  the  will  of 
But  being  in  honour,  he  understood  it  not,  neither  knew  his 
excellency,  but  wilfulfully  subjected  himself  to  sin.  and  consequently 
to  death  and  the  curse,  giving  ear  to  the  words  of  the  devil.  For  the 
commandment  of  life,  which  he  had  received,  he  transgressed  ;  and  by 
sin  separated  himself  from  God,  who  was  his  true  life,  having  corrupt- 
ed his  whole  nature ;  whereby  he  made  himself  liable  to  corporal  and 
spiritual  death.  And  being  thus  become  wicked,  perverse,  and  cor- 
rupt in  all  his  ways,  he  hath  lost  all  his  excellent  gifts,  which  he  had 
received  from  God,  and  only  retained  a  few  remains  thereof,  which, 
however,  are  sufficient  to  leave  man  without  excuse  ;  for  all  the  light 
which  is  in  us  is  changed,  into  darkness,  as  the  Scriptures  teach  us, 
saying:  The  light  shineth  in  darkness,  and  the  darkness  com- 
prehendeth  it  not:  where  St.  John  calleth  men  darkness.  Therefore 
we  reject  all  that  is  taught  repugnant  to  this,  concerning  the  free 
will  of  man,  since  man  is  but  a  slave  to  sin ;  and  has  nothing  of  him- 
self, unless  it  is  given  him  from  heaven.  For  who  may  presume  to 
boast,  that  he  of  himself  can  do  any  good,  since  Christ  saith,  Xo  man 


40  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father  which  hath  sent  me,  draw 
Mm  f  Who  will  glory  in  his  own  will,  who  understands,  that  to  be 
carnally  minded,  is  enmity  against  God?  Who  can  speak  of 
his  knowledge,  since  the  natural  man  receiveth  not  the  thin-  -  f 
the  Spirit  of  God  ?  In  short,  who  dare  suggest  any  thought,  since 
he  knows  that  ice  are  not  sufficient  of 'ourselves  to  think  any  thing 
as  of  ourselves,  but  that  our  sufficiency  is  of  God  f  And  the: 
what  the  apostle  saith  ought  justly  to  be  held  sure  and  firm,  that 
icorktth  in  -a*  both  to  will  and  to  do  or  his  good  pleasure.  For 
there  is  no  will  nor  understanding,  conformable  to  the  divine  will 
and  understanding,  but  what  Christ  hath  wrought  in  man:  which  he 
teaches  us,  when  he  saith,  Without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

XV.  —  OF   ORIGINAL   SIX. 

We  believe  that,  through  the  disobedience  of  Adam,  original  sin  is 
extended  to  all  mankind  ;  which  is  a  corruption  of  the  whole  nature, 
and  an  hereditary  disease,  wherewith  infants  themselves  are  infected 
even  in  their  mother's  womb,  and  which  produceth  in  man  all  sorts  of 
sin.  being  in  him  as  a  root  thereof;  and  therefore  is  so  vile  and 
abominable  in  the  sight  of  God,  that  it  is  sufficient  to  condemn  all 
mankind.  Nor  is  it  by  any  means  abolished  or  done  away  by  bap- 
tism ;  since  sin  always  issues  forth  from  this  woful  source,  as  water 
from  a  fountain  :  notwithstanding  it  is  not  imputed  to  the  children  of 
God  unto  condemnation,  but  by  his  grace  and  mercy  is  forgiven 
them.  Not  that  they  should  rest  securely  in  sin.  but  that  a  sei  - 
this  corruption  should/nake  believers  often  to  sigh,  desiring  to  be  de- 
livered from  this  body  of  death.  Wherefore  we  reject  the  error  of 
the  Pelagians,  who  assert  that  sin  proceeds  only  from  imitation. 

XVI.  —  OF   ETERNAL   ELECTION. 

We  believe  that  all  the  posterity  of  Adam,  being  thus  fallen  into 
perdition  and  ruin,  by  the  sin  of  our  first  parents.  God  then  did 
manifest  himself  such  as  he  is  ;  that  is  to  say.  merciful  and  just  : 
merciful,  since  he  delivers  and  preserves  from  this  perdition  all 
whom  he,  in  his  eternal  and  unchangeable  council,  of  mere  goodness 
hath  elected  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  without  any  respect  to  their 
works  :  just,  in  leaving  others  in  the  fall  and  perdition  wherein  they 
have  involved  themselves. 

XVII. — OF  THE  RECOVERY  OF  FALLEN  MAN. 

We  believe  that  our  most  gracious  God,  in  his  admirable  wisdom 
and  goodness,  seeing  that  man  had  thus  thrown  himself  into  tempo- 
ral and  spiritual  death,  and  made  himself  wholly  miserable,  was 
plea-sed  to  seek  and  comfort  him,  when  he  trembling  fled  from  his 
presence,  promising  him  that  he  would  give  his  Son,  who  should  be 
made  of  a  woman,  to  bruise  the  head  of  the  serpent,  and  would 
make  him  happy. 

XVIII.  —  OF  THE  INCARNATION   OF  JESUS  CHRIST. 

We  confess,  therefore,  that  God  did  fulfil  the  promise,  which  he 
made  to  the  fathers,  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  prophets,  when  he  sent 
into  the  world,  at  the  time  appointed  by  him,  his  own,  only  begotten 
and  eternal  Son,  who  took  upon  him  'the  form  of  a  servant,  and 
Q4cam4  like  unto  men,  really  assuming  the  true  human  nature,  with 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH.  41 

all  its  infirmities,  sin  excepted,  being  conceived  in  the  womb   of  the 

bl<  ssed  Virgio  Mary,  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  without  the 

means  of  man:  and  did  not   only  assume  human  nature   as  to  the 

.  but  also  a  true  human  soul,  that  he  might  be  a  real  man.     For 

since  the  soul  was  lost  as  well  as  the  body,  it  w  that 

mid   take   both  upon   him,  to  save  both.     Therefore,  we   con- 

!   5S,    in  opposition  to   the   heresy  of  the  Anabaptists,  who    deny  that 

iiiian  flesh  of  his  mother),  that  Christ  is  become  a 

id  blood  of  the  children  :  that  he  is  a   fruit 

of  the  loin*  of  David  after  the  flesh ;  madeojU  David 

ding  to  the  flesh  ;  a  fruit  of  the  womb  of  the  Virgin  Mary; 

made  of  a  woman  :  a  branch  of  David  ;  a  shoot  of the  . 

sprung  from  the  tribe  ofJudah;  descended  from  the  Jews  ac- 

the  flesh  :  of  the  seed  of  Abraham,  since  he  took  upon 

him  the  seed  of  Abraham,  and  became  like  unto  his  brethren  in 

<ill  things,  sin  excepted;  so  that  in  truth  he  is  our  Emmanuel,  that  is 

to  say,  God  icith  us. 

XIX.  — OF    THE     UNION     AND    DISTINCTION    OF    THE    TWO    NATURES    IN   THH 
PERSON    OF   CHRIST. 

We  believe  that  by  this  conception,  the  person  of  the  Son  is  in- 
separably united  and  connected  with  the  human  nature  ;  so  that  there 
are  n  J  of  GfOd,  nor  two  persons,  but  two  natures  lini 

one  single  person  ;  yet  each  nature  retains  its  own  distinct  pr 

As  then  the  divine  nature  hath  always  remained  uncreated, 
pinning  of  days  or  end  of  life,  filling  heaven  and  earth:  so 
also  hath  the  human  nature  not  lost  its  properties,  but  remained  a 
creature,  having  beginning  of  days,  being  a  finite  nature,  and  re- 
taining all  the  properties  of  a  real  body.  And  though  he  hath  by 
his  resurrection  given  immortality  to  the  same,  nevertheless  he  hath 
i  I  hanged  the  reality  of  his  human  nature;  forasmuch  aa  our  sal- 
vation and  resurrection  also  depend  on  the  reality  of  his  body.     But 

two  natures  are  so  closely  united  in  one  person,  that  they  were 
separated  even  by  his  death.  Therefore  that  which  he,  when 
dying,  commended  into  the  hands  of  his  Father,  was  a  real  human 
.  departing  from  his  body.  But  in  the  mean  time  the  divine 
nature  always  remained  united  with  the  human,  even  when  he  lay  in 
the  grave:  and  the  Godhead  did  not  cease  to  be  in  him.  anymore 
than  it  did  when  he  was  an  infant,  though  it  did  not  so  clearly  mani- 
fest itself  for  a  while.  Wherefore  we  confess,  that  he  is  vert  God, 
and  very  Man  ;  very  God  by  his  power  to  conquer  death ;  and  very 
man  that  he  might  die  for  us  according  to  the  infirmity  of  his  flesh. 

XX. — GOD    HATH   MANIFESTED   HIS   JUSTICE   AND   MERCY   IN    CHRIST. 

We  believe  that  God,  who  is  perfectly  merciful  and  just,  sent  his 
Son  to  assume  that  nature  in  which  the  disobedience  was  committed, 
to  make  satisfaction  in  the  same,  and  to  bear  the  punishment  of  sin 
by  his  most  bitter  passion  and  death.  God  therefore  manifested  his 
justice  against  his  Son,  when  he  laid  our  inicpuities  upon  him ;  and 
poured  forth  his  mercy  and  goodness  on  us,  who  were  guilty  and 
•worthy  of  damnation,  out  of  mere  and  perfect  love,  giving  his  Son 
unto  death  for  us.  and  raising  him  for  our  justification,  that  thxeugh 
him  we  might  obtain  immortality  and  life  eternal. 


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42  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


XXI. — OF   THE   SATISFACTION    OF   CHRIST,    OUR   ONLY   HIGH   PRIEST,    FOR  U3. 

We  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  is  ordained  with  an  oath  to  be  an 
everlasting  High  Priest,  after  the  order  of  Melchisedec :  who  hath, 
presented  himself  in  our  behalf  before  his  Father,  to  appease  his- 
wrath  by  his  full  satisfaction,  by  offering  himself  on  the  tree  of  the 
cross,  and  pouring  out  his  precious  blood  to  purge  away  our  sins ;  aa 
the  prophets  had  foretold.  For  it  is  written,  lie  was  wounded  for 
our  transgressions,  he  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities :  the  chas- 
tisement of  our  peace  teas  upon  him,  and  with  his  stripes  ice 
are  healed:  he  was  brought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  and 
numbered  with  the  transgressors :  and  condemned  by  Pontius 
Pilate  as  a  malefactor,  though  he  had  first  declared  him  innocent. 
Therefore,  he  restored  that  which  he  took  not  away,  and  suffered 
the  just  for  the  unjust,  as  well  in  his  body  as  soul,  feeling  the  ter- 
rible punishment  which  our  sins  had  merited;  insomuch  that  his 
sweat  became  like  unto  drops  of 'blood  falling  on  the  ground.  He 
called  out.  My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  met  And 
hath  suffered  all  this  for  the  remission  of  our  sins.  Wherefore  we 
justly  say  with  the  Apostle  Paul,  that  ice  know  nothing,  but  Je*us 
CI  ist,  and  him  crucified  :  ice  count  all  things  but  loss  and 
for  the  excellency  of  the  knowledge  of  Christ  Jesus  our 
i'1  whose  wounds  we  find  all  manner  of  consolation.  Neither 
is  it  necessary  to  seek  or  invent  any  other  means  of  being  reconciled 
to  God,  Than  this  only  sacrifice,  once  offered,  by  which  believers  are 
for  ever.  This  is  also  the  reason  why  he  was  called  by 
id,  Jesus,  that  is  to  say,  Saviour,  because  he  should 
save  Lis  people  from  their  sins. 

XXII. — OF   OUR   JUSTIFICATION    THROUGH    FAITH    IX   JESUS   CHRIST. 

We  believe  that,  to  attain  the  true  knowledge  of  this  great  mys- 
tery, the  Holy  (ihost  kindleth  in  our  hearts  an  upright  faith,  which 
-  .b-sus  Christ  with  all  his  merits,  appropriates  him,  and  seeks 
nothing  more  besides  him.  For  it  must  needs  follow,  either  that  all 
things  which  are  requisite  to  our  salvation  are  not  in  Jesus  Christ, 
or  if  all  ti.ir.gs  are  in  him,  that  then  those,  who  possess  Jesus  Christ 
through  faith,  have  complete  salvation  in  Him,  Therefore,  for  any 
to  assert  that  Christ  is  not  sufficient,  but  that  something  more  is  re- 
quired  besides  him,  would  be  too  gross  a  blasphemy-  for  hence  it 
would  follow,  that  Christ  was  but  half  a  Saviour.  Therefore  we  justly 
Paul,  that  ice  are  justified  by  faith  alone,  or  by  faith 
-  works.  However,  to  speak  more  clearly,  we  do  not  mean 
that  faith  itself  justifies  us,  for  it  is  only  an  instrument  with  which 
we  ennmice  Christ  our  Righteousness.  But  Jesus  Christ,  imputing  to 
us  ail  "is  merits,  and  so  many  holy  works,  which  he  hath  done  for 
us  and  in  our  stead,  is  our  Righteousness.  And  faith  i*  an  instrument 
that  keeps  us  in  communion  with  him  in  all  his  benefits,  which,  when 
become  ours,  are  more  than  sufficient  to  acquit  us  of  our  sins. 

XXIII.  —  OUR   JUSTIFICATION  CONSISTS  IX  THE    FORGIVEXESS   OF   SIN  AXD  THE 
IMPUTATION   OF   CHRIST'S    RIGHTEOUSXESS. 

"We  believe  that  our  salvation  consists  in  the  remission  of  our 
sins  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  and  that  therein  our  righteousness  before 
God  is  implied  ;  as  David  and  Paul  teach  us,  declaring  this  to  be  the 
happiness  of  man,  that  God  imputes  righteousness  to  him  without 
works.    And  the  same  Apostle  saith,  that  we  are  justified  freely  bp 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH.  4o 

h**>  •'-♦«■'■<  through  the  redemption  which  is  in  Jesus   Christ 
And  therefore  we  always  hold  fast  this  foundation,  ascribing  all  the 
'  ling  ourselves  before  him,  and  acknowledging  our- 
selves to  be  such  as  we  really  are,  without  presuming  to  trust  in 

g  in  ourselves,  or  in  any  merit   of  ours,  rei\  i;  _  _  upon 

the  obedience  of  Christ   crucil  -  ours,  when 

we  believe  in  him.  This  is  sufficient  to  cover  all  our  iniquities,  and  to 
us  confidence  in  approaching  to  God;  freeing  the  conscience  of 
fear,  terror,  and  dread,  without  following  the  example  of  our  first 
father,  Adam,  who,  trembling,  attempted  to  cover  himself  with  fig 
leaves.  And  verily,  if  we  should  appear  before  God,  relying  on  our- 
selves or  on  any  other  creature,  though  ever  so  little,  we  should,  alas  ! 
be  cdhsumed.  And  therefore  everyone  must  pray  with  David:  O 
Lord,  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant :  for  in  thy  sight 
shall  no  man  living  be  Justified. 

XXIV. — OF   MAN'S  SANCTIFICATIOX   AND   GOOD  WORKS. 

"We  believe  that  this  true  faith  being  wrought  in  man  by  the  hearing 
of  the  Word  of  God,  and  tne  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  doth  re- 
generate and  make  him  a  new  man,  causing  him  to  live  a  new  life, 
and  freeing  him  from  the  bondage  of  sin.  Therefore  it  is  so  far 
from  being  true,  that  this  justifying  faith  makes  men  remiss  in  a 
pious  and  holy  life,  that  on  the  contrary  without  it  they  would  never 
do  any  thing  out  of  love  to  God.  but  only  out  of  self-iove  or  fear  of 
damnation.  Therefore  it  is  impossible  that  this  holy  faith  can  be  un- 
fruitful in  man  :  for  we  do  not  speak  of  a  vain  faith,  but  of  such  a 
faith,  as  is  called  in  Scripture,  a  faith  that  workeih  by  love,  which 
excites  man  to  the  practice  of  those  works,  which  God  has  com- 
manded in  his  Word.  Which  works  as  they  proceed  from  the  good 
root  of  faith,  are  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight  of  God,  for  as  much 
as  they  are  all  sanctified  by  his  grace  :  howbeit  they  are  of  no  ac- 
count towards  our  justification.  For  it  is  by  faith  in  Christ  that  we 
are  justified,  even  before  we  do  good  works,  otherwise  they  could 
not  be  good  works,  any  more  than  the  fruit  of  a  tree  can  be  good, 
before  the  tree  itself  is  good.  Therefore  we  do  good  works,  but  not  to 
merit  by  them,  (for  what  can  we  merit  ?)  nay,  we  are  beholden  to  God 
for  the  good  works  we  do,  and  not  he  to  us,  since  it  is  he  that  icork- 
4th  in  us  both  to  will  and  to  do  of  his  good  pleasure.  Let  us 
therefore  attend  to  what  is  written,  when  ye  shall  have  done  all 
those  things  which  are  commanded  you,  say  ice  are  unprofitable 
mts:  ice  have  done  that  which  was  our  duty  to  do.  In  the 
mean  time,  we  do  not  deny  that  God  rewards  good  works,  but  it  is 
through  his  grace  that  he  crowns  his  gifts.  Moreover,  though  we  do 
good  works,  we  do  not  found  our  salvation  upon  them ;  for  we  can 
do  no  work  but  what  is  polluted  by  our  flesh,  and  also  punishable; 
and  although  we  could  perform  such  works,  still  the  remembrance 
of  one  sin  is  sufficient  to  make  God  reject  them.  Thus,  then,  we  should 
always  be  in  doubt,  tossed  to  and  fro  without  any  certainty,  and 
poor  consciences  would  be  continually  vexed,  if  they  relied  not  on 
the  merits  of  the  suffering  and  death  of  our  Saviour. 

XXV. — OF    THE   ABOLISHING   OF   THE    CEREMONIAL   LAW. 

We  believe  that  the  ceremonies  and  figures  of  the  law  ceased  at 
the  coming  of  Christ,  and  that  all  the  shadows  are  accomplished ;  so 
that  the  use  of  them  must  be  abolished  amongst  Christians :  yet  th« 


44  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

truth  and  substance  of  them  remain  with  us  in  Jesus  Christ,  in  whom 
they  have  their  completion.  In  the  mean  time,  we  still  use  the  tes- 
timonies taken  out  of  the  law  and  the  prophets,  to  confirm  us  in 
the  doctrine  of  the  Gospel,  and  to  regulate  our  life  in  all  honesty,  to 
the  glory  of  God,  according  to  his  will. 

xxvi.  —  of  Christ's  intercession. 

We  believe  that  we  have  no  access  unto  God.  save  alone  through 
the   only  Mediator  and  Advocate,    Jesus  Christ  the  righteous,   who 
therefore  became  man,  having  united  in  one  person  the   divine   and 
human  natures,  that  we  men  might  have  access  to  the  divine  Majesty, 
which  access  would  otherwise  be  barred  against  us.     But  this  Media- 
tor, whom  the  Father  hath  appointed  between    him  and  us.  ought  in 
no  wise  to  affright  us  by  his  majesty,  or  cause  us  to  seek  another  ac- 
cording to  our  fancy      For  there  is  no  creature  either  in  heaven  or  on 
earth,  who  loveth  us  more  than  Jesus  Christ :  who.  though   he  was  in 
the  form  of  God,yet  made  himself  of  no  reputation,  and 
upon  him  the  form  of  a  man,  and  of  a  servant  for  us,  and  was 
made  like  unto  his  brethren  in  all  things.    If,  then,  we  should 
seek  for  another  mediator,  who  would  be  well  affected  towards  us., 
whom  could  we  find,  who  loved  us  more  than  he  who   laid  down  his 
life  for  us,  even  when  we  were  his  enemies?     And  if  we  s<  ek  for  one 
who  hath  power  and  majesty,  who  is  there  that  hath  so  much  of 
as  he  who  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  his  Father,  and  wl 
power  in  heaven  and-  on  earth  t    And  who  will  sooner  be  heard,  than 
the  own  well  beloved  Son  of  God  ?    ri  herefore  it  was  only  through  diffi- 
dence that  this  practice  of  dishonouring  instead  of  honouring  the 
saints,  was  introduced,  doing  that,  winch   they  never  have   do:  e  nor 
required,  but  have  on  the  contrary  steadfastly  rejected  according  to 
their  bounden  duty,  as  appears  by  their  writings      Neither  n  list  we 
plead  here  our  unworthiness  :  for  the  meaning  is  not  that  we  should 
offer  our  prayers  to  God  on  account  of  our  own  worthiness,  but 
on    account    of   the   excellency  and   worthiness   of  our   Lord    Jesus 
Christ,  whose  righteousness  is  become  ours  by  faith.     Thereto! 
Apostle  to  remove  this  foolish  fear  or  rather  distrust  from  us. 
saith,  that  Jesus  Christ  was  made  like  unto  his  brethn 
things,  that  he  mi  rciful  and  faithful  high  prit  - 

make  reconciliation  for  the  sins  of  the  people.    For  in  tin 
himself  hath  suffered,  being  tempted,  he  is  able  to  succour  - 
that  are  tempted.    And  further  to  encourage  us.  he  adds.  »t 
that  ict  have  a  great  high  priest,  that  is  passed  into  tlu  hei 
j,  s    v  the  Son  of  God,  ht  us  hold  fast  our  profession.   For  ire  have 
■not  an  high  priest  which  cannot  I  e  touched  with  the  feeling  of  our 
infirmities;  but  was  in  all  points  tempted  like  as  ire  are, 
without  sin.     Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  thrv 
gra.ee.  that  ice  may  obtain  mercy,  and  rind  grace  to  help  in  time 
of  need.     The  same  Apostle  saith.  having  boldness  to  enter  into  the 
t  I     the  blood  of  Jesus;  let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart 
ssurance   of  faith,   etc.      Likewise,   Christ  hath  an   un- 
sthood,  wherefore  he  is  able  also  to  save  them  to 
ost,ihat  come  unto  God  by  him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth 
I     if  tera  ssion  for  them.     What  more  can  be  required?  sir.ee 
Christ  himself  saith,  lam  the  way,  and  the  truth,  and  the  life:  no 
tth  unto  the  Father  hut  by  me.     To  what  purpose  should 
pu  s.  ek  another  advocate,  since  it  hath  pleased  God  to  give  us 
v.  q  s_on  as  an  advocate?    Let  us  not  forsake  him  to  take  another, 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH. 

or  rather  to  geek  after  another,  without  ever  being  able  to  find  him; 
for  God  well  knew,  when  he  gave  him  to  ners! 

Therefore  accor  :,   the 

heavenly  Father  through  Jesus  Christ,  our 

-     -ured  that  i  . 
the  Father  in  his  name  will  be  granted  us. 

XXVII. — OF   THE    CATHOLIC   CHRISTIAN   CHURCH. 

"U"e  believe  and  profess 
an  holy  congregation  of  true  Christian  beliei  .    rheir 

salvation  in  Jesus  Christ, 

•  f  the  world,  and  will  be  to  the  end  tl 
from  this,  to  nal  king,  which,  witi 

not  Church  is  pre* 

f  the  whole  world;  though 
•  appear  very  small,  and  i 
nothing  -        _ 

- 

limited  to  a  certain  place  or  1 
dispen 

nd  will,  by  the  power  of  faith,  in 

XXVIII.  —  EVERT   On   15   BOOTED   TO  JOd 

We 

who  i  out  of  it  v 

of  whatf  te  or  condition  he  may  be.  ought  to  w:\ 

:  but  that  all  men 
!  to  join  and  unite  I 
Church;  snbnntl     5  1  res  to  the   doctri 

-        . 
the  same  body,  serving  to  the 
ling  to  the  tal 

I 

I     . 

.    I  •  »  to  1 

.     .  rer  God  hath  •  - 

suffer  death  or  any  other  corporal  pm 
from  the  same 
1  jt  contrary  to  the  ordina.. 

XXIX. — OF   THE    MARKS    OF    THE    TRITE    CHUBCH,  '■_    DIF- 

FERS   FROM    IBB    F.. 

TTe  believe  that  we  o --._'  dfseern 

from  the  Word  of  God,  which  is  the  true  Chnr 

rid  assume  to  themselves  the  name  of  the  Church 

-  here  of  hyp  are  mixed  in  .  with 

-  are  not  of  the  Cr.  illy  in  it;  but 
body  and  communion  of 

- 

Church  is  known  are  these 
of  the  Gospel  is  preached  therein;  if  she  maintai;.: 


46  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

istration  of  the  sacraments  as  instituted  by  Christ ;  if  church  discipline 
is  exercised  in  punishing  of  sin:  in  short,  if  all  things  are  managed 
according  to  the  pure  Word  of  God,  all  things  contrary  thereto  re- 
jected ;  and  Jesus  Christ  acknowledged  as  the  only  Head  of  the 
Church.  Hereby  the  true  Church  may  certainly  be  known,  from  which 
no  man  has  a  right  to  separate  himself.  With  respect  to  those  who  are 
member*  of  the  Church,  they  may  be  known  by  the  marks  of  Chris- 
tians: namely,  by  faith;  and  when  they  have  received  Jesus  Christ 
the  only  Saviour,  they  avoid  sin,  follow  after  righteousness,  love  the 
'■•vie  God  and  their  neighbour,  neither  turn  aside  to  the  right  or  leftr 
nnd  crucify  the  flesh  with  the  works  thereof.  But  this  is  not  to  be 
understood,  as  if  there  did  not  remain  in  them  great  infirmities  ;  but 
they  fight  against  them  through  the  Spirit,  all  the  days  of  their  life, 
continually  taking  their  refuge  in  the  blood,  death,  passion,  and  obe- 
dience  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  whom  they  have  remission  of  sins 
through  faith  in  him.  As  for  the  false  church,  she  ascribes  more 
power  and  authority  to  herself  and  her  ordinances,  than  to  the  "Word 
of  God,  und  will  not  submit  herself  to  the  yoke  of  Christ.  Neither 
does  she  administer  the  Sacraments,  as  appointed  by  Christ  in  his 
Word,  but  adds  to  and  takes  from  them,  as  she  thinks  proper;  she  re- 
Iieth  more  upon  men  than  upon  Christ;  and  persecutes  those,  who 
live  holily  according  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  rebuke  her  for  her 
errors,  covetousness  and  idolatry.  These  two  churches  are  easily 
known  and  distinguished  from  each  other. 

XXX.  —  CONCERNING   THE   GOVERNMENT   OF,    AND   OFFICES   IN,    THE    CHURCH. 

We  believe  that  this  true  Church  must  be  governed  by  the  spiritual 
policy,  which  our  Lord  has  taught  us  in  his  Word  ;  namely,  that  there 
must  be  ministers  or  pastors,  to  preach  the  Word  of  God,  and  to  ad- 
minister the  Sacraments;  also  elders  and  deacons,  who,  together  with 
the  pastors,  form  the  council  of  the  Church:  that  by  these  means  the 
true  religion  may  be  preserved,  and  the  true  doctrine  every  where 
propagated,  likewise  transgressors  punished  and  restrained  by  spiri- 
tual means ;  also  that  the  poor  and  distressed  may  be  relieved  and 
comforted,  according  to  their  necessities.  By  these  means  every 
thing  will  be  carried  on  in  the  Church  with  good  order  and  decency, 
when  faithful  men  are  chosen,  according  to  the  rule  prescribed  by  St. 
Paul  in  his  epistle  to  Timothy. 

XXXI.  —  OF   THE   MINISTERS,    ELDERS   AND   DEACONS. 

We  believe  that  the  ministers  of  God's  Word,  and  the  elders  and 
deacons,  ought  to  be  chosen  to  their  respective  offices  by  a  lawful  elec- 
tion by  the  Church,  with  calling  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  in  that 
order  which  the  Word  of  God  teacheth.  Therefore  every  one  must 
take  heed,  not  to  intrude  himself  by  indecent  means,  but  is  bound  to 
wait  till  it  shall  please  God  to  call  him;  that  he  may  have  testimony 
of  his  calling,  and  be  certain  and  assured  that  it  is  of  the  Lord.  As 
for  the  ministers  of  God's  Word,  they  have  equally  the  same  power 
and  authority  wheresoever  they  are,  as  they  are  all  ministers  of 
Christ,  the  only  universal  Bishop,  and  the  only  Head  of  the  Church. 
Moreover,  that'  this  holy  ordinance  of  God  may  not  be  violated  or 
slighted,  we  say  that  every  one  ought  to  esteem  the  ministers  of 
God's  Word  and  the  elders  of  the  Church  very  highly  fo»*  tbeir  work's 
sake,  and  be  at  peace  with  them  without  murmuring,  strife  or  conten- 
tion, as  much  as  possible. 


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XXXII. — OF   THE    ORDER   AND   DISCIPLINE   OF   THE   CHURCH. 

In  the  mean  time  we  believe,  though  it  is  useful  and  beneficial, 
that  those  who  are  rulers  of  the  Church,  institute  and  establish  cer- 
tain ordinances  among  themselves  for  maintaining  the  body  of  the 
Church  ;  yet  they  ought  studiously  to  take  care,  that  they  do  not  de- 
part from  those  things  which  Christ,  our  only  master,  hath  instituted. 
And  there:'  .      I    all  human  inventions,  and  all  laws  which 

man  would  introduce  into  the  worship  of  God,  thereby  to  bind  and 
compel  the  conscience,  in  any  manner  whatever.  Therefore  we  admit 
only  of  that,  which  tends  to  nourish  and  preserve  concord  and  unity, 
and  to  keep  all  men  in  obedience  to  God  For  this  purpose,  excom- 
munication or  church  discipline  is  requisite,  with  the  several  circum- 
stances belonging  to  it,  according  to  the  Word  of  God. 

XXXIII.  — OF   THE   SACRAMENTS. 

We  believe  that  our  gracious  God,  on  account  of  our  weakness  and 
infirmities,  hath  ordained  the  Sacraments  for  us,  thereby  to  seal  unto 
us  Ids  promises,  and  to  be  pledges  of  the  good,  will  and  grace  of  God 
Is  us.  and  also  to  nourish  and  strengthen  our  faith ;  which  he 
hath  joined  to  the  Word  of  the  Gospel,  the  better  to  present  to  our 
senses,  both  that  which  he  signifies  to  us  by  his  Word,  and  that  which 
rks  inwardly  in  our  hearts,  thereby  assuring  and  confirming  in 
us  the  salvation  which  he  imparts  to  us.  For  they  are  visible  signs 
and  seals  of  an  inward  and  invisible  thing,  by  means  whereof,  God 
worketh  in  us  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Therefore  the  signs 
are  not  in  vain  or  insignificant,  so  as  to  deceive  us.  For  Jesus  Christ 
is  the  true  object  presented  by  them,  without  whom  they  would  be  of 
no  moment.  Moreover,  we  are  satisfied  with  the  number  of  Sacra- 
ments.  which  Christ  our  Lord  hath  instituted,  which  are  two  only, 
namely,  the  Sacrament  of  Baptism,  and  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. 

XXXIV. — OF   HOLT    BAPTISM. 

We  believe  and  confess  that  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  end  of  Hie  i  Mr, 
hath  made  an  end.  by  the  shedding  of  his  blood,  of  all  other  shed- 
dings  of  blood  which  men  could  or  would  make  as  a  propitiation  or 
satisfaction  for  sin  :  and  that  he,  having  abolished  circumcision, 

ae  with  blood,  hath  instituted  the  Sacrament  of  Baptism  instead 
.  ;  by  which  we  are  received  into  the  Church  of  God.  and  sepa- 
rated from  all  other  people  and  strange  religions,  that  we  may  wholly 
belong  to  hi  in,  whose  ensign  and  banner  we  bear :  and  which  serves 
as  a  testimony  unto  us,  that  he  will  for  ever  be  our  gracious  God  and 
Father.  Therefore  he  has  commanded  all  those,  who  are  his,  to  be 
baptized  with  pure  water,  in  the  name  of  the  Fatherland  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  thereby  signifying  to  us,  that  as  water  wash- 
eth  away  the  filth  of  the  body,  when  poured  upon  it,  and  is  seen  en  the 
body  of  the  baptized,  when  sprinkled  upon  him  ;  so  doth  the  blood  of 
Christ,  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  internally  sprinkle  the  soul, 
cleanse  it  from  its  sins,  and  regenerate  us  from  children  of  wrath 
untochildren  of  God.  Not  that  this  is  effected  by  the  external  water, 
but  by  the  sprinkling  of  the  precious  blood  of  the  Son  of  God;  who 
is  our  Red  Sea,  through  which  we  must  pass,  to  escape  the  tyranny 
of  Pharaoh,  that  is.  the  devil,  and  to  enter  into  the  spiritual  land  of 
Canaan.    Therefore,  the  ministers,  on  then-  part,  administer  the  S~cra- 


48  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


ment,  and  that  which  is  visible,  but  our  Lord  giveth  that  which  is 
signified  by  the  Sacrament,  namely,  the  gifts  and  invisible  grace ; 
washing,  cleansing  and  purging  our  souls  of  all  filth  and  unrighteous- 
ness;  renewing  our  hearts  and  filling  them  with  all  comfort;  giving 
unto  us  a  true  assurance  of  his  fatherly  goodness;  putting  on  us  the 
new  man,  and  putting  off  the  old  man  with  all  his  deeds.  Therefore, 
we  believe,  that  every  man,  who  is  earnestly  studious  of  obtaining 
life  eternal,  ought  to  be  but  once  baptized  with  this  only  Baptism,  with- 
out ever  repeating  the  same:  since  we  cannot  be  born  twice.  Nei- 
ther doth  this  Baptism  only  avail  us,  at  the  time  when  the  water  is 
poured  upon  us  and  received  by  us,  but  also  through  the  whole  course 
of  our  life ;  therefore,  we  detest  the  error  of  the  Anabaptists,  who 
are  not  content  with  the  one  only  baptism  they  have  once  received, 
and  moreover  condemn  the  baptism  of  the  infants  of  believers,  whom 
we  believe  ought  to  be  baptized  and  sealed  with  the  sign  of  the  cove- 
nant, as  the  children  in  Israel  formerly  were  circumcised  upon  the 
same  promises,  which  are  made  unto  our  children.  And, indeed,  Christ 
shed  his  blood  no  less  for  the  washing  of  the  children  of  the  faithful, 
than  for  adult  persons:  and,  therefore,  they  ought  to  receive  the  sign 
and  sacrament  of  that,  which  Christ  hath  done  for  them;  as  the  Lord 
commanded  in  the  law,  that  they  should  be  made  partakers  of  the 
sacrament  of  Christ's  suffering  and  death,  shortly  after  they  were 
born,  by  offering  for  them  a  lamb,  which  was  a  sacrament  of  Jesus 
Christ.  Moreover,  what  Circumcision  was  to  the  Jews,  that  Baptism  is 
to  cur  children.  And  for  this  reason,  Paul  calls  Baptism  the  Circum- 
cision of  Christ. 

XXXV.  — OF   THE   HOLY   SrPPER   OF   OUR   LORD   JESCS   CHRIST. 

We  believe  and  confess  that  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  did  ordain  and 
institute  the  Sacrament  of  the  Holy  Supper,  to  nourish  and  support 
those  whom  he  hath  already  regenerated  and  incorporated  into  his 
family,  which  is  his  Church.  Now  those,  who  are  regenerated,  have 
in  them  a  twofold  life,  the  one  corporal  and  temporal,  which  they 
have  from  the  first  birth,  and  is  common  to  all  men:  the  other  spiri- 
tual and  heavenly,  which  is  given  them  in  their  second  birth,  which  is 
effected  by  the  word  of  the  Gospel,  in  the  communion  of  the  body  of 
Christ;  and  this  life  is  not  common,  but  is  peculiar  to  God's  • 
In  lik'e  manner  God  hath  given  us,  for  the  support  of  the  bodily  ami 
earthly  life,  earthly  and  common  bread,  which  is  subservient  th< 
and  is  common  to  all  men,  even  as  life  itself.  But  for  the  support  of 
the  spiritual  and  heavenly  life,  which  believers  have,  he  hath  sent  a 
living  bread,  which  descended  from  heaven,  namely,  Jesus  Christ,  who 
nourishes  and  strengthens  the  spiritual  life  of  believers,  when  they  eat 
him,  that  is  to  say,  when  they  apply  and  receive  him  by  faith  in  the 
Spirit.  Christ,  that  he  might  represent  unto  us  this  spiritual  and 
heavenly  bread,  hath  instituted  an  earthly  and  visible  bread,  as  a 
sacrament  of  his  body,  and  wine  as  a  sacrament  of  his  blood,  to 
testify  by  them  unto  us,  that,  as  certainly  as  we  receive  and  hold  this 
Sacrament  in  our  hands,  and  eat  and  drink  the  same  with  our  mouths. 
by  which  our  life  is  afterwards  nourished,  we  also  do  as  certainly  re- 
ceive by  faith  (which  is  the  hand  and  mouth  of  our  soul)  the  true  body 
and  blood  of  Christ  our  only  Saviour  in  our  souls,  for  the  support  of 
our  spiritual  life.  Now,  as  it  is  certain  and  beyond  all  doubt,  that 
Jesus  Christ  hath  not  enjoined  to  us  the  use  of  his  Sacraments  in  vain, 
so  he  works  in  us  all  that  he  represents  to^  us  by  these  holy  signs, 
though  the  manner  surpasses  our  understanding,  and  cannot  be  com- 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH.  40 

prehended  by  us,  as  the  operations  of  the  Holy  Ghost  are  hidden  and 
incomprehensible.  In  the  meantime  we  err  not,  when  we  say,  that 
what  is  eaten  and  drunk  by  us  is  the  proper  and  natural  body,  and 
the  proper  blood  of  Christ.  But  the  manner  of  our  partaking  of  the 
Bame,  is  not  by  the  mouth,  but  by  the  Spirit  through  faith.  Thus,  then, 
though  Christ  always  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  his  Father  in  the  heavens, 
yet  doth  he  not,  therefore,  cease  to  make  us  partakers  of  himself  by 
faith.  This  feast  is  a  spiritual  table,  at  which  Christ  communicates 
himself  with  all  his  benefits  to  us.  and  gives  us  th  both 

himself  and  the  merits  of  his  Bufferings  and  death,  nourishing,  birength- 
ening  and  comforting  our  poor  comfortless  souls,  by  the  eating  of  his 
flesh,  quickening  and  refreshing  them  by  the  drinking  of  his  blood. 
Further,  though  the  Sacraments   are  connected  wi  igni- 

iied.  nevertheless  both  are  not  received  by  all  men:  the  ungodly  in- 
deed  receives  the  Sacrament   to   his  condemnation,  but   he   doth  not 
receive  the  truth  of  the  Sacrament.     As  Judas  and  Simon  the  sore*      r, 
both  indeed  received  the  Sacrament,  but  not  Christ,  who  was  signified 
by  it,  of  whom  believers  only  are  made  partakers.     Lastly,   we  re- 
ceive this  holy  Sacrament  in  the  assembly  of  the  people  of  God,  with 
humility  and  reverence,  keeping  up  amongst  us  a  holy  remembrance 
of  the  'death  of  Christ  our  Saviour,  with  thanksgiving  :  making  there 
-don  of  our  faith  and  of  the  Christian  religion.     Ther<  fore,  no 
one  ought   to  come  to  this  table,  without  having  previously  rightly 
examined  himself;  lest    by  eating  of  this  bread  and  drinking 
cup,  he  eat  and  drink  judgment  to  himself.    In  a  w 
by  the  use  of  this  holy  Sacrament,  to  a  fervent  love  towards  God  and 
our   neighbour.      Therefore,   we   reject   all   mixtures   and   dan  I 
inventions,  which  men  have  added  unto  and  blended  with  the  >acra- 
ments.  as  profanations  of  them  :  and  affirm  that  we  ought  I 
fied  with  the  ordinance,  which  Christ  and  his  apostles  have  tang 
and  that  we  must  speak  of  them  in  the  same  manner  as  they  have 
spoken. 

XXXVI.  —  OF    MAGISTRATES. 

We  believe  that  our  gracious  God,  because  of  the  depravity  of  man- 
kind, hath  appointed  kings,  princes  and  magistrate  if   the 
world  should  be  governed   by  certain  laws  and  policies  ; 
that  the  di>soluteness  of  men  might  be  restrained,  and  all  tilings  car- 
ried on  among  them  with  good  order  and  decency.     For  this  purpose 
he  hath  invested  the  magistracy  with  the  sword,  for  the  punishment 
'  theni  that  do  well.     And  their 
office  is,  not  only  to  have  regard  unto  and  watch  for  the  welfare  of 
the  civil  state  :  but  also  that  they  protect  the  sacred  ministry  ;  and  thus 
■  and  prevent  all  idolatry  and  false  worship ;  that  the  king- 
f  antichrist  may  be  thus  destroyed,  and  the  kingdom  of  Christ 
red.     They  must  therefore  countenance  the  preaching  of  the 
Woi  I                         1  everywhere,  that  God  may  be  honoured  and  wor- 
shipped by  every  one,  as  he  commands  in  his  Word.    Moreover,  it  is  the 
len  duty  of  every  one,  of  what  state,  quality,  or  condition  soever 
he  may  be.  to  subject  himself  to  the  magistrates  ;  to   pay  tribute,  to 
show  due  honour  and  respect  to  them,  and  to  obey  them  in  all  things 
which  are  not  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God  ;  to  suppli  at  •  for  them 
in  their  prayers,  that  God  may  rule  and  guide  them  in  all  their  ways, 
and  that  we  may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and 
honest^.     Wherefore  we   detest   the   Anabaptists   and   other  seditious 
people,  and  in  general  all  those  who  reject  the  higher  powers  and 


50  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

magistrates,  and  would  subvert  justice,  introduce  a  community  of 
goods,  and  confound  that  decency  and  good  order,  which  God  hath 
established  among  men. 

XXX Vn.  — OF   THE    LAST   JTDGMEXT. 

Finally  we  believe,  according  to  the  Word  of  God,  when  the  time 
appointed  by  the  Lord  (which  is  unknown  to  all  creatures)  is  come, 
and  the  number  of  the  elect  complete,  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  will 
come  from  heaven,  corporally  and  visibly,  as  he  ascended,  with  great 
glory  and  majesty  to  declare  himself  judge  of  the  quick  and  the  dead  ; 
burning  this  old  world  with  fire  and  flame,  to  cleanse  it.  And  then 
all  men  will  personally  appear  before  this  great  judge,  both  me n  and 
women  and  children,  that  have  been  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  to 
the  end  thereof,  being  summoned  by  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and 
by  the  sound  of  the  trumpet  of  God.  For  all  the  dead  shall  be 
out  of  the  earth,  and  their  souls  joined  and  united  with  their  proper 
bodies  in  which  they  formerly  lived.  As  for  those,  who  shall  then  be 
living,  they  shall  not  die  as  the  others,  but  be  changed  in  the  twinkling 
of  an  eye,  and  from  corruptible,  become  incorruptible.  Then  the 
books  (that  is  to  say  the  consciences)  shall  be  opened,  and  the  dead 
judged  according  to  what  they  shall  have  done  in  this  world,  wl 
it  be  good  or  evil.  Nay,  all  men  shall  give  an  account  of  every  idle 
they  have  spoken,  widen  the  world  only  counts  amusement 
and  jest;  and  then  the  secrets  and  hypocrisy  of  men  shall  be  dis- 
closed and  laid  open  before  all.  And  therefore  the  consideration  of 
this  judgment,  is  justly  terrible  and  dreadful  to  the  wicked  and  un- 
godly, but  most  desirable  and  comfortable  to  the  righteous  and  the 
elect:  because  then  their  full  deliverance  shall  be  perfected,  and 
there  they  shall  receive  the  fruits  of  their  labour  and  trouble  which 
they  have  borne.  Their  innocence  shall  be  known  to  all,  and 
shall  see  the  terrible  vengeance  which  God  shall  execute  on  the 
wicked,  who  most  cruelly  persecuted,  oppressed  and  tormented  them 
in  this  world  ;  and  who  shall  be  convicted  by  the  testimony  of  their 
own  consciences,  and  being  immortal,  shall  be  tormented  u 
lasting  fire,  which  is  prepared  for  the  devil  and  his  angels.  But  on 
the  contrary,  the  faithful  and  elect  shall  be  crowned  with  glory  and 
honour  ;  and  the  Son  of  God  will  confess  their  names  before  God  his 
Father,  and  his  elect  angels  ;  all  tears  shall  be  wiped  from  their  eyes  ; 
and  their  cause,  which  is  now  condemned  by  many  judges  and.  magis- 
trates, as  heretical  and  impious,  will  then  be  known  to  be  the  cause 
of  the  Son  of  God.  And  "or  a  gracious  reward,  the  Lord  will  cause 
them  to  possess  such  a  glory,  as  never  entered  into  the  heart  of  man 
to  conceive.  Therefore  we  expect  that  great  day  with  a  roost  ardent 
desire,  to  the  end  that  we  may  fully  enjoy  the  promises  of  God  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Even  so,  come  Lord  Jesus.     Rev.  22 :  20. 


CAXOXS.  51 

CANONS, 

RATIFIED  IX  THE  NATIONAL  SYNOD  OF  THE 

REFORMED   CHURCH, 

HELD    AT    DORDRECHT,   IN   THE   YEARS 

1  6  1  S   AND    1619. 


FIRST  HEAD  OF  DOCTRINE. 


Of   Divine    Predestination. 

Article  I.  As  all  men  have  sinned  in  Adam,  lie  under  the  curse, 
and  are  obnoxious  to  eternal  death,  God  would  have  done  no  injus- 
tice by  leaving  them  all  to  perish,  and  delivering  them  over  to  con- 
demnation on  account  of  sin.  according  to  the  words  of  The  Apostle, 
(Rom.  3 :  19,)  "that  every  mouth  maybe  stopped,  and  all  the  world 
may  become  guilty  befor  .  have  sinned,  and 

come  short  of  the  glory  of  God  :?'  and  (6  :  23,)  "  for  the  wages  of  sin 
is  deal 

Art.  IT.   But  "in  this  the  love  of  God  was  manifested,  that  he  sent 
.-  tten  Son  into  the  world,"  "  that  whosoever  believeth  on 
him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life."    1  John  4  :  9.     John 
3:  16. 

*.  III.    And  that  men  may  be  brought  to  believe.  God  merci- 
fully sends  the  messengers  of  these  most  joyful  tidings,  to  whom  he 
will,  and  at  what  time  he  pleaseth;  by  whose  ministry  men  pre  called 
to  repentance  and  faith  in  Christ  crucified.     (Rom. 
then  shall  they  call  on  him,  in  whom  they  have  n  And 

how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom  they  have  n   ~  '  od  how 

shall  they  hear  without  a  preacher?  And  how  shall  they  preach  ex- 
cept they  be  sent  ?" 

Art.  IV.  The  wrath  of  God  abideth  upon  those  who  believe  n 
Gosp  :is  receive  it.  and  embrace  Jesus  the  Saviour  by  a 

true  and  living  faith,  are  by  him  delivered  from  the  wrath 

destruction,  and  have  the  gift  of  eternal  life  conferred  upon 
them. 

Art.  V.  The  cause  or  guilt  of  this  unbelief  as  web  as  of  all  other  sir?, 
is  no  •  '  at  in  man  himself:  whereas  faith  in  Jesus  ( 

and  salvation  through  him  is  the  free  Rift  of  God,  as  it  is  written,  "  Py 
grace  ye  are  saved  through  faith,  and  that  not  of  yourselves  ;  it  is  the 
gift  of  God."  (Eph.  2  :  3.)  "  And  unto  you  it  is  given  in  the  behalf 
of  Christ,  not  only  to  believe  on  hiin,"  *C      Phffl.  1  :  29. 

Art.  VI.    That  some  receive  r'   ■  gift  of  faith  fro--  -hers 

do  not  receive  it,  proceeds  frw  God's  eternal  d-  -  "  f  ■  known 
unto  God  are  all  his  works  from  the  beginning  of  the  world."     (Acts 


52  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

15:  1?.  Eph.  1  :  11\  According  to  which  decree,  he  graciously  softens 
the  hearts  of  the  elect,  however  obstinate,  and  inclines  them  to  be- 
lieve; while  he  leaves  the  nonelect  in  his  just  judgment  to  their  own 
Wickedness  and  obduracy.  And  herein  is  especially  displayed  the 
profound,  the  merciful,  and  at  the  same  time  the  righteous  discrimi- 
nation between  men,  equally  involved  in  ruin  ;  or  that  decree  of  elec- 
tion and  reprobation,  revealed  in  the  word  of  God,  which,  though  men 
-of  perverse,  impure  and  unstable  minds,  wrest  it  to  their  own  destruc- 
tion, yet  to  holy  and  pious  souls  affords  unspeakable  consolation. 

Art.  TIT.  Election  is  the  unchangeable  purpose  of  God,  where- 
by,  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  he  hath,  out  of  mere  grace, 
according  to  the  sovereign  good  pleasure  of  his  own  will,  chosen,  from 
the  whole  human  race,  which  had  fallen  through  their  own  fault,  from 
their  primitive  state  of  rectitude,  into  sin  and  destruction,  a  certain 
number  of  persons  to  redemption  in  Christ,  whom  he  from  et 
appointed  the  Mediator  and  head  of  the  elect,  and  the  foundation  of* 
Salvation. 

Tills  elect  number,  though  by  nature  neither  better  r.or  i 
serving  than  others,  but  with  them  involved  in  one  common  misery, 
God  hath  decreed  to  give  to  Christ,  to  be  saved  by  him,  and  efl 
ally  to  call  and  draw  them  to  his  communion  by  his  "Word  and  Spirit ; 
to  bestow  upon  them  true  faith,  justification  and  sanctifieation  •  and 
having  powerfully  preserved  them  in  the  fellowship  of  his  Son.  finally, 
to  glorify  them  for  the  demonstration  of  his  mercy,  and  for  the  praise 
of  the  riches  of  his  glorious  grace:  as  it  is  written,  "  According  as  he 
hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we 
should  be  holy,  and  without  blame  before  him  in  love  ;  having  pre- 
destinated us  unto  the  adoption  of  children  by  Je?us  Christ  to  himself, 
according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  his  will,  to  the  praise  of  the  glory  of 
his  grace,  wherein  he  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the  Beloved.1'  (Eph. 
1:  4-6.)  And  elsewhere,  "  Whom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  also 
called;  and  whom  he  called,  them  he  also  justified ;  and  whom  he 
justified,  them  he  also  glorified/'     Rom.  S  ;  20. 

Art.  VIII.  There  are  not  various  decrees  of  election,  but  one  and 
the  same  decree  respecting  all  those  who  shall  be  saved  both  un- 
der the  Old  and  New  Testament ;  since  the  Scripture  declares  the  good 
pleasure,  purpose  and  counsel  of  the  divine  will  to  be  one,  according 
to  which  he  hath  chosen  us  from  eternity,  both  to  grace  and  to  glory, 
to  salvation  and  the  way  of  salvation,  which  he  hath  ordained  that 
we  should  walk  therein. 

Art.  IX.  This  election  was  not  founded  upon  foreseen  faith,  and 
the  obedience  of  faith,  holiness,  or  any  other  good  quality  or  dis- 
position in  man,  as  the  prerequisite,  cause  or  condition  on  which  it 
depended ;  but  men  are  chosen  to  faith  and  to  the  obedience  of  faith, 
holiness,  etc.  Therefore,  election  is  the  fountain  of  every  saving  good ; 
from  which  proceed  faith,  holiness,  and  the  other  gifts  of  salvation, 
and  finally  eternal  life  itself,  as  its  fruits  and  effects,  according  to  that 
of  the  Apostle.  "  He  hath  chosen  us  (not  because  we  were,  but)  that 
we  should  be  holy  and  without  blame  before  him  in  love.  Eph. 
1:  4. 

Art.  X.  The  good  pleasure  of  God  is  the  sole  cause  of  this  gra- 
cious election  ;  which  doth  not  consist  herein,  that  God  foreseeing  all 
possible  qualities  of  human  actions,  elected  certain  of  these  as  a  con- 
dition of  salvation,  but  that  he  was  pleased  out  of  the  common  masa 
of  sinners  to  adopt  some  certain  persons  as  a  peculiar  people  to 
himself,  as  it  is  written,  M  Eor  the  children  being  not  yet  born,  ne> 


CAN"  53 

ther  having  \    "d  or  evil,  etc.,  it  was  said  (namely  I 

becca')  the  elder  shall  serve  the  younger:  as  it  is  writ! 
I  it  Esau  have  I  hated."'     (K  -  many 

as  were  ordained  to  eternal  Life  believ 

Art.  XL  And  as  God  himself  is  most  wise,  nnchai  g 
and  omnipot  spt,  so  the  election  made  by  hi 

/.led  nor  annulled  ;  neitl.-.  i 
:. umber  diminished. 
\  XII.    The  elect,  in   due  time,  though  in  vari 

I   and 
unci.  •  and 

deep  •  - 

joy  v  sure,  the  infallible  fruits 

in  th-  as  a  true  faith  in  Christ,  filial  r 

sorrow  for  sin,  a  hungering  and  thirsting  after  right 
Art  XIII.   The  sense  and  certainty  of  this   election  afford  to  the 
I  litional  matter  for  daily  humiliation 
for  adoring  the  depth  of  his  mercies,  and  rendering  grateful  r 
of  ardent  love   to  him  who  first   manifestc 

them.     The  n  of  this  do..-  -  from 

enc<-  ssnesa  in  the  observance  of  the  divine  com: 

or  from   sinking  men  int 
judgment   of  God,  are  the  usual 

idle  and  wanton  trifling  with  the  grace  of  election,  in  those  who  r 
to  walk  in  the  ways  of  the  elf    \ 

*   XIV.    As  the   doctrine   of  divine  election 
sel  of  God,  was  deel 
by  t:  1  is  clearly 

Old  e  published  in  do 

and  place  in  the  Church  of  God,  for  which  it  was  pe 
provided  it  be  done  wi*;  ..  and 

for  the  glory  st  holy  name,  and  for  enli 

>ple,  without  vainly  attempting  to  inves 
secret  ways  of  the  Most  High. 

I   XV.    "What  pecu":  —ate   and  re: 

us  the  eternal  and  unmerited   grace  of  election,  is 
mony  of  sacred  Scripture,  that  not   all.  but  some  only,  are  elect 

others  are  passed  by  in  the  eternal  decree  . 
of  his  sovereign,  most  just,  irreprehensible   and  unchangeable    . 
pleasure,  hath   decreed  to  leave  in  the   common  misery  into   m 
they  have  wilfully  plunged  themselves,  and  not  to  bestow  upon   I 
_-  faith   and  the  grace  of  conversion:    but  permitting  th« 
Lis  just  judgment  to  follow  their  own  way,  at  last  for  the   declara- 
tion of  his  justice,  to  condemn  and  punish  them  for  ever,  not  only  on 
account  of  their  unbelief,  but  also   for  all  their  other  sins.     And  this 
is  the  decree  of  reprobation  which  by  no  means  makes  God  the  au- 
thor of  sin,  (the  very  thought  of  which  is  blasphemy^  but   dc 
him  to  be  an  awful,  irreprehensible.  and  righteous  judge  and  avenger. 
Art.  XVI.    Those   who    do    not    yet    experience   a   lively  fattB   in 
Christ,  an  assured  confidence  of  soul,  peace  of  conscience,  an  earnest 
endeavour  after  filial  obedience,  and  glorying  in  God  through  CI 
efficaciously  wrought  in  them,  and   do   nevertheless  persist  in  the  use 
*f  the  means  which  God  hath  appointed  for  working  these  graces  in 
-us,  ought  not  to  be  alarmed   at  the  mention  of  reprobation,  nor  to 
/ank  themselves  among  the  reprobate,  but  diligently  to  persevere  ia 

79 


54  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

the  use  of  meaR?,  and  with  ardent  desires  devoutly  and  humbly  to 
wait  for  a  season  of  richer  grace.  Much  less  cause  have  they  to  be 
terrified  by  the  doctrine  of  reprobation,  who,  though  they  seriously 
desire  to  be  turned  to  God,  to  please  him  only,  and  to  be  delivered 
from  the  body  of  death,  cannot  yet  reach  that  measure  of  ho] 
and  faith  to  which  they  aspire  :  since  a  merciful  God  has  promised 
that  he  will  not  quench  the  smoking  flax,  nor  break  the  bruised  reel. 
But  this  doctrine  is  justly  terrible  to  those,  who,  regardless  of  God, 
and  of  the  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  have  wholly  given  themselves  up 
to  the  cares  of  the  world,  and  the  pleasures  of  the  flesh,  so  long 
as  they  are  not  seriously  converted  to  God. 

Art.  XTII.   Since  we  are  to  judge  of  the  will  of  God.  from  his 
*.V"rd,  which  testifies  that  the  children  of  believers  are  holy,  not  by 
nature,  but  in  virtue  of  the  covenant  of  grace,  in  which  they  toge- 
:h  the  parents,   are   comprehended,   godly   parents  have   no 
loubt  of  the  election  and  salvation  of  their  children  whom 
,th  God  to  cali  out  cf  this  life  in  their  infancy. 
XVIII.    To  those  who  murmur  at  the  free  grace  of  election,  and 
ity  of  reprobation,  we  answer  with  the  Apostle:  "Nay  but, 
O  man.  who  art   thou  that  repliest  against  God?"'  (Rom.  9:  20);  and 
inguage  of  our  Saviour,  "Is  it  not  lawful   for  me  to   do 
[will   with  mine  own?"     (Matt.  20:  15.)     And  therefore  with 
ition  of  these  mysteries,  we  exclaim  in  the  words  of  the 
"  0  the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom  and  knov. ' 
I  !   how  unsearchable   are   Lis  judgments,  and  his  ways 
a  out  ;     For  who  hath  known  th^  mind  of  the  Lord,  or  who  hath 
been  lis  counsellor?  or  who  hath  first  given  to  him,  and  it  shall  be 
recompensed  unto  him  again?   For  of  him.  and  through  him,  and  to 
him  arc  all  things  :  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever.     Am     . 


SECOND    HEAD    OF   DOCTRINE. 


Of  tlae  deatli  of  Clirist.   and    tlie  redemption  of 
nien  thereby. 

Art.  I.  God  is  not  only  supremely  merciful,  but  also  supremely- 
just.  And  his  justice  rt  led  himself  in  his 
I  that  our  sins  committed  majesty  should  b^ 
punished,  not  only  with  temporal,  but  with  eternal  punishments,  both 
ly  and  soul;  which  we  cannot  escape,  unless  satisfaction  be  made 
to  the  justice  of  God. 

Art.  II.  Since  therefore  we  are  unable  to  make  that  satisfaction  in 
our  own  persons,  or  to  deliver  ourselves  from  the  wrath  of  God.  he 
been  pleased  of  his  infinite  mercy  to  jrive  his  only  begotten  Son, 
for  our  surety,  who  was  made  sin,  and  became  a  curse  for  us  and  in 
our  stead,  that  he  might  make  satisfaction  to  divine  justice  on  our 
behalf. 

-  t.  III.  The  death  of  the  Son  of  God  is  the  only  and  most  perfect 
sacrifice  and  satisfaction  for  sin;  is  of  infinite  worth  and  value,  abun- 
dantly sufficient  to  expiate  the  sins  of  the  whole  world. 

Art.  IT.  This  death  derives  its  infinite  value  and  dignity  from  these 
considerations;  because  the  person  who  submitted  to  it  was  not 
only  really  man,  and  perfectly  holy,  but  also  the  only  begotten  Son. 


c  a  N  o  X  s.  55 

of  God,  of  the  same  eternal  and  infinite  essence  with  the  Father  and 
Holy  Spirit,  which  qualifieati- •;  -  constitute  him  a 

Saviour  for  us  ;  and  because  it  was  attended  with  a  sense  of  the  wrath 
and  curse  of  God  due  t )  us  for  sin. 

Art.  V.    Moreover  the  promise  of  the  Gospel  i-.  that  whosoever  he~ 
lieveth  in  Christ  crucified,  shall  nor  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life, 

command  to  repent  and  believe. 
to  be  to  all  nation-,  and  to  all  : 

rosly  and  without  distinction,  to  whom  God  out  of  his  good  ; 
ore  sends  the  Gospel. 

A    '.  VI.    And,  whereas  many  who  are  called  by  the  Gospel,  do  not 
:  nor  believe 
to  any  defect  or  insufficiency  in  the  sacrifice  oflfer<  upon 

the  cross,  but  is  wholly  to  be  imputed  to  1 

t  VII.    But  as  many  as  truly  believe,   and  are  delivered  and 
I   from  sin  a:.  -  gh  the  death  of  Ci 

debted  for  this  ben  s  riven  them  in  Christ 

from  everlasting,  and  not  to  any  merit  of  their  own. 

Art.  VIII.    For  this  was  the  sovereign  counsel  and  m<  -" 
will  and  purpose  of  God  the  Father,  that  trie  quickening  and   - 
efficacy  of  the  most  precious  death  of  his  Son,  should  extend  to  all  the 
elect,  for  bestowing  upon  them  alone  the  gifl  »  faith,  1 

■ring  them  infallibly  to  salvation  :  that  is.  it  was  the  wid  ol 
Christ  by  the  blood  of  the  cross  y  he  confirmed  the  new 

should  effectually  redeem  out  of  le,  tribe,  na- 

»nd  language,  all  those,  and  th<  •  were  from  eternity 

chosen  to  salvation,  and  given  to  him  I  ' :  that  he  b1 

confer  upon  them  faith,  which  together  with  all  th 
of  the  Holy  Spirit,  he  purchased  for  them  by  his  death;  should 
them  from  all  sin,  both  original  and  actual,  whether  com:.  . 
-or  ar  ..  and  having  faithful] 

end.  should  at  last  bring  them  i:  -  - 

enjoyment  of  glory  in  Lis  own  ;  jver. 

".  IX.  This  purpose  proceeding  from  everlasting  love  ti- 
the elect,  has  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  to  this  day  been  r 
fully  accomplished,  and  will  henceforward  still  continue  to  be  a ccom- 
!.  notwithstanding  all  the  ineffectual  opposition  of  the  gates  of 
hell:  so  that  the  elect  in  due  time  maybe  gathered  togethei  into 
one,  and  that  there  never  may  be  wanting  a  Church  con.1  -  ' 
lievers,  the  found  "  i*  laid  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  which 
may  steadfastly  love  and  faithfully  serve  him  as  their  Saviour,  who 
as  a  bridegroom  for  his  bride,  laid  down  his  life  for  them  upen  the 
cross:  and  which  may  celebrate  his  praises  here  and  through  all 
•ternity. 


THIRD  AND  FOURTH  HEADS  OF  DOCTRINE. 


Of  the  corruption  of  nian,  liis  conversion  to  God- 
and  tlie  manner   tliereof. 

A  a.  I.  Man  was  originally  formed  after  the  image  of  God.  His 
understanding  was  adorned  with  a  true  and  saving  knowledge  of  bi» 
Creator,  and  of  spiritual  things  ;  his  heart  and  will  were  uprigh*  ;  all 
Iris  affections  pure;  and  the  whole  Man  was  holy  :  but  revolting  troii 


&G  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

God  by  the  instigation  of  the  devil,  and  abusing  the  freedom  of  Ids 
own  will,  he  forfeited  these  excellent  gifts:  and  on  the  contrary  en- 
tailed on  himself  blindness  of  mind,  horrible  darkness,  vanity  and 
perverseness  of  judgment;  became  wicked,  rebellious,  and  obdurate 
in  heart  and  will,  and  impure  in  his  affections. 

Art.  II.  Man  after  the  fall  begat  children  in  his  own  likeness.  A 
corrupt  stock  produced  a  corrupt  offspring.  Hence  all  the  posterity 
of  Adam,  Christ  only  excepted,  have  derived  corruption  from  their 
original  parent,  not  by  imitation,  as  the  Pelgians  of  old  asserted,  but 
by  the  propagation  of  a  vicious  nature. 

Art.  III.  Therefore  all  men  are  conceived  in  sin,  and  are  by  nature 
children  of  wrath,  incapable  of  any  saving  good,  prone  to  evil,  dead 
in  sin,  and  in  bondage  thereto ;  and  without  the  regenerating  grace 
of  the  Holy  Spirit,  they  are  neither  able  nor  willing  to  return  to  God, 
to  reform  the  depravity  of  their  nature,  nor  to  dispose  themselves 
to  reformation. 

Art.  IV.  There  remain,  however,  in  man  since  the  fall,  the  glimmer- 
ings of  natural  light,  whereby  he  retains  some  knowledge  of  God,  of 
natural  things,  and  of  the  difference  between  good  and  evil,  and  dis- 
covers some  regard  for  virtue,  good  order  in  society,  and  for  main- 
taining an  orderly  external  deportment.'  But  so  far  is  this  light  of 
nature  from  being  sufficient  to  bring  him  to  a  saving  knowledge  of 
God.  and  to  true  conversion,  that  he  is  incapable  of  using  it  aright  even 
in  things  natural  and  civil.  Nay  farther,  this  light,  such  as  it  is.  man 
in  various  ways  renders  wholly  polluted,  and  holds  it  in  unrighteous^ 
lie?    :  by  doing  which  he  becomes  inexcusable  before  God. 

Art  V.  In  the  same  light  are  we  to  consider  the  law  of  the  deca- 
logue, delivered  by  God  to  his  peculiar  people  the  Jews,  by  the  hands 
of  Mos.s.  For  though  it  discovers  the  greatness  of  sin,  and  more  and 
more  convinces  man  thereof,  yet  as  it  neither  points  out  a  remedy, 
no1-  Imparts  strength  to  extricate  him  from  misery,  and  thus  being  weak 
thr  mgh  the  flesh,  leaves  the  transgressor  under  the  curse,  man  can- 
not 1  y  this  law  obtain  saving  grace. 

Art.  VI.  What  therefore  neither  the  light  of  nature  nor  the  law 
c^  id  ()o.  that  God  performs  by  the  operation  of  his  Holy  Spirit  through 
the  word  or  mini-try  of  reconciliation:  which  is  the  glad  tidings  con- 
cerning the  Messiah,  by  means  whereof  it  hath  pleased  God  to  save 
so  h  as  believe,  as  well  under  the  Old.  as  under  the  New  Testament. 

Art.  VII.  This  mystery  of  his  will.  God  discovered  to  but  a  small 
number  under  the  Old  Testament :  under  the  New.  he  reveals  himself 
to  many,  without  any  distinction  of  people.  The  cause  of  this  dis- 
pensation is  not  to  he  ascribed  to  the  superior  worth  of  one  nation 
above  another,  nor  to  their  making  a  better  use  of  the  light  of  nature, 
Tint  resolts  wholly  from  the  sovereign  good  pleasure  and  unmerited 
love  of  God.  Hence  they,  to  whom  so  great  and  so  gracious  a  blessing 
is  communicated,  above  their  desert,  or  rather  notwithstanding  their 
demerits,  are  bound  to  acknowledge  it  with  humble  and  grateful 
hearts,  and  with  the  apostle  to  adore,  not  curiously  to  pry  into  the 
severity  and  justice  of  God's  judgments  displayed  in  others,  to  whom 
this  grace  is  not  given. 

A  .  VIII.  As  many  as  are  called  by  the  Gospel,  are  unfeignedly 
called  :  for  Cod  hath  most  earnestly  and  truly  declared  in  his  word, 
what  will  be  acceptable  to  him  ;  namely,  that  all  who  are  called,  should 
comply  with  the  invitation.  He  moreover  seriously  promises  eternal 
life  and  res*,  to  as  many  as  snail  come  to  him,  and  believe  on  him. 


CANONS.  57 

Art.  IX.    It  is  not  the  fault  of  the  Compel  r^r  of  C1  rial       '       1 
in,  nor  of  »i  >d,  who  calls  men  by  the  Gospel,  And  confers  upon 
ts,  that  those  who   are   called   1>y  the  ministry  «  '  the 
Wot  !.  s  '.  be  converted.    The  fault  lies  in  I 

some  of  whom  when  called,  regardless  of  their  dan^  I 

of  life;  others,  though   they  receive  it,  sutler  it  not  to  make  a  '. 
Impression  on  thrir  heart;  therefore,  their  only  from  a 

rary  faith,  soon  vanishes,  and  they  fall  away  ;  while  others 
:'  the  word  by  ires,  and  the  | 

I  produce  no  fruit.     This  our  Saviour  teaches  in  the  pa.  abJf 
Matt  13. 
*.  X.    "Rut  that  others  who  are  called  by  the  Gospel,  obey  ti 
and   .  ted,  is  not  to  be  ascribed  to  the  proper  <  xercise  i 

will,  whereby  one  distinguishes  himself  above  others  equally  fur:.         ! 
with  grace  sufficient  for  faith  and  c  as  the  proud  1 

of  Pelagius  maintains  ;  but  it  must  be  wholly 

□   his   own  from  eternity  in    Christ,  so  he  confers  upon  them 
faith  and  repentance,  rescues  them  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and 
em  into  the  kingdom  of  his  own  son,  that  they  may  show 
:  him,  who  hath  called  them  out  of  darkn  — 
marvellous  light;  and  m  in  themselves  but,  in  the 

according  to  the  testimonyof  the  ;      - 
Art.  XI.   But  wl  sure  ir   the 

s  in  1  -  5  the  G 

externally  preached  to  them,  and  powerfully  illui   i      tes  i 
minds  by  his  Holy  Spirit,  that  :  rhtly  understand  am 

cern  the  things  of  the  Spi  of  the  same 

wades  the  i         -  the  man;  he 

opens  the  closed,  and  softens  the  harden*  circumcises 

that  which  was  uncireumcised ;  infus   -  -    into  the  will, 

:.  though  heretofore  dead,  he  quickens;  from  being  evil,  di 
dient.  and  refractory,  he  renders  it  g 

-  and  strengthens  it,  that  like  a    good  tree,  it  may  bring  I 
the  fruits  of  good  actions. 

Art.  XII.   And  this   is   the  regeneration  so  highly   celebrated  in 
Scripture  and  denominated  a  new  creation ;  a  resurrection  froi 
I ;  a  making  alive,  which  God  works  in  us  without  our  aid. 
this  is  no  wise  effected  merely  by  the  external  preacKing  of  the 
pel.  by  moral  suasion,  or  such   a  mode  of  operation,  that  after 
has  performed  his  part,  it  still  remains  in  the  power  of  man  to  b  j  re- 
generated or  nor,  to  be  converted  or  to  continue  unconverted  ;  I 
is  evidently  a  supernatural  work,  most  powerful,  and  at  the  same  time 
most  delightful,  astonishing,  mysterious  and  ineffable;  not  inferi  r  in 
efficacy  to   creation   or  the  resurrection  from  the  dead,  as  the  B  :rip- 
ture  inspired  by  the   author  of  tins  work   declares;  so  that   all  in 
whose  hearts  God  works  in  this  marvellous  manner,  are   certainly,  in- 
fallibly and  effectually  regenerated,  and  do  actually  believe.    ^v 
upon  the  will  thus  renewed,  is  not  only  actuated  and  influenced  by 
God,   but  in   consequence  of  this   influence,   becomes   itself  active. 
Wherefore  also,  man  is  himself  rightly  said  to  believe  and  repent,  by 
virtue  of  that  grace  received. 

Art.  XIII.  The  manner  of  this  operation  cannot  be  fully  compre- 
hended by  believers  in  this  life.  Notwithstanding  which,  they  rest 
satisfied  with  knowing  and  experiencing,  that  by  this  grace  of  God 
they  are  enabled  to  believe  with  the  heart,  and  to  love  their  Saviour. 
Art.  XTV  Faith  is  therefore  to  be  considered  as  the  gift  of  God, 
not  on  account  of  its  being  offered  by  God  to  man,  to  be  accepted  of 


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rejected  at  his  pleasure ;  but  because  it  is  in  reality  conferred,, 
breathed,  and  infused  into  him;  nor  even  because  God  bestows  the 
power  or  ability  to  believe,  and  then  expects  that  man  should,  by  the 
exercise  of  his  own  free  will,  consent  to  the  terms  of  salvation,  and 
actually  believe  in  Christ ;  but  because  he  who  works  in  man  both  to 
will  and  to  do,  and  indeed  all  things  in  all,  produces  both  the  will  to 
believe  and  the  act  of  believing  also. 

Art.  XV.  God  is  under  no  obligation  to  confer  this  grace  upon  any ; 
for  how  can  he  be  indebted  to  man,  who  had  no  previous  gift  to  bestow 
as  a  foundation  for  such  recompense?  Nay,  who  has  nothing  of  has 
own  but  sin  and  falsehood?  He  therefore  who  becomes  the  subject 
of  this  grace,  owes  eternal  gratitude  to  God,  and  gives  him  thanks  for 
ever.  "Whoever  is  not  made  partaker  thereof,  is  either  altogether 
regardless  of  these  spiritual  gifts  and  satisfied  with  his  own  condi- 
tion; or,  is  in  no  apprehension  of  danger,  and  vainly  boasts  the  pos- 
session of  that  which  he  has  not.  With  respect  to  those,  who  make  an 
external  profession  of  faith,  and  live  regular  lives,  we  are  bound  af- 
ter the  example  of  the  Apostle  to  judge  and  speak  of  them  in  the  most 
favourable  manner;  for  the  secret,  recesses  of  the  heart  are  unknown 
to  us.  And  as  to  others,  who  have  not  yet  been  called,  it  is  our  duty 
to  pray  for  them  to  God,  who  calleth  those  things  which  be  not,  as 
though  they  were.  But  we  are  in  no  wise  to  conduct  ourselves  towards 
them  with  haughtiness,  as  if  we  had  made  ourselves  to  differ. 

Art.  XYT.  But  as  man  by  the  fall  did  not  cease  to  be  a  creature 
endowed  with  understanding  and  will,  nor  did  sin,  which  pervaded 
the  whole  race  of  mankind,  deprive  him  of  the  human  nature,  but 
brought  upon  him  depravity,  and  spiritual  death;  so  also  this  grace 
of  regeneration,  does  not  treat  men  as  senseless  stocks  and  blocks,  nor 
takes  away  their  will  and  its  properties,  neither  does  violence  thereto  ; 
^ut  spiritually  quickens,  heals,  corrects,  and  at  the  same  time  sweetly 
and  powerfully  bends  it:  that  where  carnal  rebellion  and  resistance 
formerly  prevailed,  a  ready  and  sincere  spiritual  obedience  begins  to 
reign;  in  which  the  true  and  spiritual  restoration  and  freedom  of  our 
will  consist.  "Wherefore,  unless  the  admirable  author  of  every  good 
work,  wrought  in  us,  man  could  have  no  hope  of  recovering  from  his 
fail  by  his  own  free  will,  by  the  abuse  of  which,  in  a  state  of  innocence, 
ha  plunged  himself  into  ruin. 

Art.  XVII.  As  the  almighty  operation  of  God,  whereby  he  prolongs 
and  supports  this  our  natural  life,  does  not  exclude,  but  requires  the 
use  of  means,  by  which  God  of  his  infinite  mercy  and  goodness  hath 
chosen  to  exert  his  influence;  so  also  the  before  montioned  super- 
natural operation  of  God,  by  which  we  are  regenerated,  in  no  wise 
excludes  or  subverts  the  use  of  the  Gospel,  which  the  most  wise  God 
has  ordained  to  be  the  seed  of  regeneration,  and  food  of  the  soul. 
"Wherefore  as  the  apostles,  and  the  teachers  who  succeeded  them,  pi- 
ously instructed  the  people  concerning  this  grace  of  God,  to  his  glory, 
and  the  abasement  of  all  pride,  and  in  the  mean  time,  however, 
neglected  not  to  keep  them  by  the  sacred  precepts  of  the  Gospel,  in 
•  the  exercise  of  the  Word,  the  sacraments  and  discipline:  so  even  to 
this  day,  be  it  far  from  either  instructors  or  instructed  to  presume  to 
tempt  God  in  the  Church,  by  separating  what  he  of  his  good  pleasure 
hath  most  intimately  joined  together.  For  grace  is  conferred  by 
means  of  admonitions  ;  and  the  more  readily  we  perform  our  duty,  the 
more  eminent  usually  is  this  blessing  of  God  working  in  us,  and  the 
more  directly  is  his  work  advanced ;  to  whom  alone  all  the  glory  both. 
Di  means,  and  their  saving  fruit  and  efficacy,  is  for  ever  due.    Am&n^- 


c.ixoxs.  59 

FIFTH   HEAD   OF   DOCTRINE. 


Of  tlie   Perseverance   of  tlie   Saints. 

Art  I.  Whom  God  calls,  according  to  his  purpose,  to  the  commu- 
nion of  his  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  regenerates  by  the   Holy 

Spirit,  he   delivers   also   from  the  dominion  and  slavery  of  sin   i:i   this 
life;  though  not  altogether  from  the  body  of  sin  aixl  from  the  in  I 
.e  ilesh,  so  long  as  they  continue  in  this  world. 

Art.  II.    Hence  spring  daily  sins  of  infirmity,  a;.  ~  ad- 

here to  the  best  works  of  the  £  which  furnish  them  with  const 

matter  for  humiliation  before  God  and  flying  for  refuge  to  Christ  cru- 
cified; for  mortifying  the  flesh  more  and  more  by  the  spirit  of  prayer 
and  by  holy  exercises  of  piety  ;  and  for  pressing  forward  to  the  goal 
of  perfection,  till    '  I   from  this  body  of  death, 

re  brought  to  reign  with  the  Lamb  of  God  in  heaven. 

Art.  III.  By  reason  of  these  remains  of  indwelling  sin,  and  Hie 
tempt  .  .hose  who  are  converted  could 

not  persevere  in     .    -  .ace.   if  left   to  their   own    strei 

•But  God  is  faithful,  who  a  grace,  mercifully  confirms 

and  powerfully  preserves  them  therein,  even  to  the  end. 

Art.  IV.  Although  the  weakness  of  the  flesh  cannot  prevail  against 
the  power  of  Goo.  wl  s  and  preserves  true  believers  in  a 

state  of  grace,  yet  converts  are  not  always  so  influenced  and  actuated 
by  the  Spirit  of  God,  as  not  in  s<  me  particular  instances,  sinfully  to 
deviate  from  the  guidance  of  divine  grace,  so  as  to  be  seduced  by, 
and  to  .  the  lusts  of  the  flesh  ;  they  must  therefore  be 

stant  in  watching  and  prayer,  that  they  be  not  ltd  into  temp'.. 
When  these  are  neglected,  they  are  not  only  liable  to  be  drawn  into 
'    and  heinous  sins,  by  Satan,  the  world  and  the  flesh,  but  b 

us  permission  of  God  actually  fall  into  tv  so  evils, 
le  fall  of  David,  Peter,  and  other  saints  described 
in  lioly  Scriptures,  demonstrates. 

Art.  V.    By  such  enormous  sins,  however,  they  very  highly  offend 
i  deadly  guilt,  grieve  the   Holy  Spirit,  interrupt  the  exer- 
cise i  :  grievously  wound  their  consciences,  and  sometimes 
the  sense  of  God's  favour,  for  a  time,  until  on  their  returning  into 
the  right  way  by  serious  repentance,  the  light  of  God's  fatherly  coun- 
tenance again  shines  upon  them. 

Art.  TI.   But  God,  who  i  'cy,  according  to  his  unchangea- 

es  not  wholly  withdraw  the  Holy  Spirit  from 
'".l  people,  even  in  their  melancholy  falls;  nor  suffer  them  to 
proceed  so  far  as  to  lose  the  grace  of  adoption,  and  forfeit  the 
of  justification,  or  to  commit  the  sin  unto  death. ;  nor  does  he  | 
them  to  be  totally  deserted,  and  to  plunge  themselves  into  ever!  is 
destruction. 

Art.  VII.  For  in  the  first,  place,  in  these  falls  he  preserves  in  them 
the  incorruptible  seed  of  regeneration  from  perishing  or  bein<r  totally 
lost;  and  again,  by  his  Word  and  Spirit,  he  certainly  and  effectually 
renews  them  to  repentance,  to  a  sincere  and  godly  sorrow  for  their 
sins,  that  they  may  seek  and  obtain  remission  in  the  blood  of  the  Me- 
diator, may  again  experience  the  favour  of  a  reconciled  God,  through 
faith  adore  his  mercies,  and  henceforward  more  diligently  work  eut 
theii  own  salvation  with  fear  and  trembling. 


60  DOCTRINAL    STAXARDS. 

Art.  Till.  Thus,  it  is  not  in  consequence  of  their  own  merits  or 
Strength,  but  of  God's  free  mercy,  that  they  do  not  totally  fall  from 
faith  and  grace,  nor  continue  and  perish  finally  in  their  backsliding?  ; 
•which,  with  respect  to  themselves  is  not  only  possible,  but  would  un- 
doubtedly happen ;  but  with  respect  to  God,  it  is  utterly  impossible, 
since  his  counsel  cannot  be  changed,  nor  his  promise  fail,  neither  can 
the  call  according  to  his  purpose  be  revoked,  nor  the  merit,  interces- 
sion and  preservation  of  Christ  be  rendered  ineffectual,  nor  the  seal- 
ing of  the  Holy  Spirit  be  frustrated  or  obliterated. 

Art.  IX.  Of  this  preservation  of  the  elect  to  salvation,  and  of  their 
perseverance  in  the  faith,  true  believers  for  themselves  may  and  do 
obtain  assurance  according  to  the  measure  of  their  faith,  whereby 
they  arrive  at  the  certain  persuasion,  that  they  ever  will  continue 
true  and  living  members  of  the  Church  ;  and  that  they  experience  for- 
giveness of  sins,  and  will  at  last  inherit  eternal  life. 

Art.  X.  This  assurance,  however,  is  not  produced  by  any  pecu- 
liar rev  Nation  contrary  to,  or  independent  of  the  "Word  of  God;  but 
springs  from  faith  in  God's  promises,  which  he  has  most  abundantly 
revealed  in  his  Word  for  our  comfort ;  from  the  testimony  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  witnessing  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  childern  and  heirs 
of  God  (Rom.  S:  1*5);  and  lastly,  from  a  serious  and  holy  desire  to 
preserve  a  good  conscience,  and  to  perform  good  works  And  if  the 
elect  of  God  were  deprived  of  this  solid  comfort,  that  they  shall 
finally  obtain  the  victory;  and  of  this  infallible  pledge  or  earnest  of 
eternal  glory,  they  would  be  of  all  men  the  most  miserable 

Art.  XI.  The  Scripture  moreover  testifies,  that  believers  in  this  life 
have  to  struggle  with  various  carnal  doubts,  and  that  under  grievous 
temptations  they  are  not  always  sensible  of  this  full  assurance  of 
faith,  and  certainty  of  persevering.  But  God,  who  is  the  Father  of  all 
consolation,  does  not  suffer  them  to  be  tempted  above  that  they  are 
able  ;  but  will  with  the  temptation  also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that 
they  may  be  able  to  bear  it ;  (1  Cor.  10 :  13) :  and  by  the  Holy  Spirit 
again  inspires  them  with  the  comfortable  assurance  of  persevering. 

Aft.  XII.  Tliis  certainty  of  perseverance,  however,  is  so  far  from 
exciting  in  believers  a  spirit  of  pride,  or  of  rendering  them  carnally 
secure,  that  on  the  contrary,  it  is  the  real  source  of  humility,  filial 
reverence,  true  piety,  patience  in  every  tribulation,  fervent  prayers, 
constancy  in  suffering,  and  in  confessing  the  truth,  and  of  solid  re- 
joicing in  God:  so  that  the  consideration  of  this  benefit  should  serve 
as  an  incentive  to  the  serious  and  constant  practice  of  gratitude  and 
good  works,  as  appears  from  the  testimonies  of  Scripture  and  the  ex- 
amples of  the  saints. 

Art.  XIII.  Neither  does  renewed  confidence  of  persevering  pro- 
duce licentiousness  or  a  disregard  to  piety,  in  those  who  are  recovered 
from  backsliding:  but  it  renders  them  much  more  careful  and  solicit- 
ous to  continue  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  which  he  hath  ordained,  that 
they  who  walk  therein  may  maintain  an  assurance  of  persevering ;  lest 
by  abusing  his  fatherly  kindness,  God  should  turn  away  his  gracious 
countenance  from  them,  to  behold  which  is  to  the  godly  dearer  than 
life ;  the  withdrawing  whereof  is  more  bitter  than  death  ;  and  they 
in  consequence  hereof  should  fall  into  more  grievous  torments  of 
conscience. 

Art.  XIV.  And  as  it  hath  pleased  God,  by  the  preaching  of  the 
Gospel,  to  begin  this  work  of  grace  in  us,  so  he  preserves,  continues, 
and  perfects  it  by  the  hearing  and  reading  of  his  "Word,  by  meditation 


C  A     ■      INB.  61 

!  by  the  exhortation?,  threatening?,  and  promise?  thereof, 
aa  well  as  by  the  use  of  the  Sacraments. 

Art.  XV.    The  carnal  mind  is  unable  to  comprehend  this  doctrine 
of  the  perseverance  of  the  saints,  and  the  certainty  thereof ;  which 
God  hath  most  abundantly  revealed  in  his  Word,  for  the  - 
name,  and  the  consolation  of  pious  souls,  and  which  he  imi 
upon  the  hearts  of  the  faithful.     Satan  abhors  it:  theworl 

•  ignorant  and  hypocrite  abuse,  and  heret:   - 
the  spouse  of  Christ  hath  always  most  tenderly  loved  and  constantly 
defended  it,  as  an  inestimable  treasure :  and  God,  against  whom  nei- 
ther counsel  nor  strength  can  prevail,  will  dispose  her  to  continu 
conduct  to  the  end.     Now,  to  this  OMB 
Spirit,  be  honour  and  glory,  for  ever.    A 


CONCLUSION. 

And  this  is  the  perspicuous,  simple,  and  ingenuous  declaration  of 
the  orthodox  specting  the   five  articles  which 

controverted  in  the  Belgic  churches  ;  and  the  rejection  of  the  errors, 
with  which  they  have  for  some  time  been  troubled.     This  doctrine,  the 

.    -  •       e  drawn  from  the  Word  of  God.  an 
to  the  confession  of  the  B 

pears,  that  some,  whom  such   conduct  by  no  me  : 
violated  all  truth,  equity,  and  charity,  in  wishing  to   persuade  the 
public : 

••  That  the  doctrine  of  the  Reformed  Churches  concerning  predesti- 
nation, and  the  pc  I  to  it.  by  its  own  genius  and  necessary 
tendency,  leads  off  the  minds  of  men  from  all  piety  and  religion  :  that 
it  is  an  opiate  administer  strong 
hold  of  Satan,  where  he  lies  in  wait  for  all ;  and  from  which  he  wounds 
multitudes,  and  mortally  strikes  through  many  with  the  darts  both  of 
despair  and  security  :  that  it   makes  God  the  author  of  sin.  u: 

ical,  hypocritical:    that    it  is   nothing  more  than   an  interpo- 
lated Stoicism.  Manicheism.  Libertinism.  Turcism :  that  it  render?  men 
carnally  secure,  since  they  are  persuaded  by  it  that  nothing  car:  I 
the  salvation  of  the  elect,  let  them  live  as  they  plea- 
that  they  may  safely  per  -  species  of  the  mc  si 

crimes;  and  that.  ::  ite  should  even   perform  truly  a' 

■bedience  would  not  in  the  lea-- 
I     •  ieir  salvation  :  that  the  same  doctrine  teaches,  that  God.  by  a  mere 
arbitrary  act  of  his  will,  without  the  least  respect  or  sin, 

has  predestinated  the   sreatest  part  of  the  world  to  eternal  il 
tion ;  ami.  has  created  them  for  this  very  purpose:  that  in  the  same 
manner  in  which  the  election  is  the   fountain  and  cans  and 

good  works,  reprobation  is  the  cause  of  unbelief  and  impiety  :  that 
many  children  of  the  faithful  are  torn,  sruiltless.  from   their  mot) 
breasts,  and  tyrannically  plunged  into  hell:  so  that,  nei" 
nor  the  prayers  of  the  Church  at  their  baptism,  can  at  all  profit  them  :"' 
and  many  ol  I  the  same  kind  which  the  Reformed  Churches 

not  only  do  not  acknowledge,  but  even  detest  with  their  whole  soul. 

"Wherefore,  this  Synod  of  Dort.  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  conjures 
as  many  as  piously  call  upon  the  name  of  our  Saviour  Je^u?  Christ,  to 


62  DOCTRINAL    STANARDS. 

^udge  of  the  faith  of  the  Reformed  Churches,  not  from  the  calumnies 
which,  on  every  side,  are  heaped  upon  it ;  nor  from  the  private  expres- 
sions of  a  few  among  ancient  and  modern  teachers,  often  dishonestly 
quoted,  or  corrupted  and  wrested  to  a  meaning  quite  foreign  to  their 
intention;  but  from  the  public  confessions  of  the  churches  them- 
selves, and  from  this  declaration  of  the  orthodox  doctrine,  confirmed 
by  the  unanimous  consent  of  all  and  each  of  the  members  of  the  whole 
Synod.  Moreover,  the  Synod  warns  calumniators  themselves,  to  con- 
sider the  terrible  judgment  of  God  which  awaits  them,  for  bearing  false 
witness  against  the  confessions  of  so  many  churches  ;  for  distressing 
the  consciences  of  the  weak ;  and  for  labouring  to  render  suspected 
the  society  of  the  truly  faithful.  Finally,  this  Synod  exhorts  all  their 
brethren  in  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  to  conduct  themselves  piously  and 
religiously  in  handling  this  doctrine,  both  in  the  universities  and 
churches ;  to  direct  it,  as  well  in  discourse  as  in  writing,  to  the  glory 
of  the  Divine  Name,  to  holiness  of  life,  and  to  the  consolation  of  af- 
flicted souls  ;  to  regulate,  by  the  Scripture,  according  to  the  analogy 
of  faith,  not  only  their  sentiments,  but  also  their  language ;  and,  to  ab- 
stain from  all  those  phrases  which  exceed  the  limits  necessary  to  be  ob- 
served in  ascertaining  the  genuine  sense  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and 
may  furnish  insolent  sophists  with  a  just  pretext  for  violently  assailing, 
<tr  even  vilifying,  the  doctrine  of  the  Reformed  Churches. 

May  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  who,  seated  at  the  Father's  rieht 
hand,  gives  gifts  to  men,  sanctify  us  in  the  truth  ;  bring  to  the  truth 
those  who  err ;  shut  the  mouths  of  the  calumniators  of  sound  doctrine, 
and  endue  the  faithful  ministers  of  his  Word  with  the  spirit  of  wisdom 
-and  discretion,  that  all  their  discourses  may  tend  to  the  glory  of  God, 
and  the  edification  of  those  who  hear  them.     Amen. 

That  this  is  our  faith  and  decision,  we  certify  by  subscribing  our 
names. 

Here  follow  the  name*,  not  only  of  president,  assistant  president, 
and  secretaries  of  the  Synod,  and  of  the  professors  of  theology 
in  the  Dutch  Churches;  but  of  all  the  members  who  were  depu- 
ted to  the  Snnod,  as  the  Representatives  of  their  respective 
Churches:  *that  is,  of  the  Delegates  from  Great  Britain,  the 
electoral  Palatinate,  Hessia,  Switzerland,  Wetteraw,  the  Republic 
and  Church  of  Geneva,  the  Republic  and  Church  of  Bremen,  the 
Republic  and  Church  of  Emden,  the  Duchy  of  Gelderland,  and  of 
Zutphen,  South  Holland,  North  Holland,  Zealand,  the  province 
of  Utrecht,  Friesland,  Transylvania,  the  State  of  Groningen  and 
Omland,  Drent,  and  the  French  Churches. 


THE  LITURGY 

OF  THE, 

Reformed  Church; 

OB, 

THE  FORMS  USED  THEREIN, 

L    CHRISTIAN     PRAYERS, 

A      PRATER      OX      THE      LORD'S      DAY,      BEFORE      SERMOX. 

0  Eternal  God,  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  humbly 
prostrate  ourselves  before  thy  high  majesty,  against  which 
we  have  so  often  and  grievously  offended;  and  acknowl- 
edge, if  thou  shouldst  enter  into  judgment  with  us,  that 
we  have  deserved  nothing  but  eternal  death:  for  besides 
that  we  all  are,  by  original  sin,  unclean  in  thy  sight  and 
children  of  wrath,  conceived  in  sin  and  brought  forth  in  in^ 
iquity,  whereby  all  manner  of  evil  lusts,  striving  against 
thee  and  our  neighbour,  dwell  within  us ;  we  have  also 
indeed,  frequently  and  without  end,  transgressed  thy  pre- 

(63) 


64  LITURGY. 

cepts,  neglected  what  thou  hast  commanded  us,  and  done 
what  thou  hast  expressly  forbidden  us.  We  have  strayed 
lite  sheep,  and  have  greatly  offended  against  thee,  which 
we  acknowledge,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for;  nay,  we  con- 
fess to  our  shame,  and  to  the  praise  of  thy  mercy  towards 
us,  that  our  sins  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  our  head,  and 
that  we  are  indebted  ten  thousand  talents,  but  not  able  to 
pay.  Wherefore  we  are  not  worthy  to  be  called  thy  chil- 
dren ;  nor  to  lift  up  our  eyes  towards  heaven,  to  pour  out 
our  prayers  before  thee. 

Nevertheless,  O  Lord  God,  and  merciful  Father,  knowing 
that  thou  dost  not  desire  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  that  he 
may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live  ;  and  that  thy  mercy 
is  infinite,  which  thou  showest  unto  those  who  return  to 
thee  ;  we  heartily  call  upon  thee,  trusting  in  our  Mediator 
Jesus  Christ,  who  is  that  Lamb  of  God  that  taketh  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  and  we  beseech  thee,  to  commiserate 
our  infirmity,  forgiving  us  all  our  sins  for  Christ's  sake. 

Wash  us  in  the  pure  fountain  of  his  blood,  that  we  may 
become  clean  and  white  as  snow.  Cover  our  nakedness 
with  his  innocence  and  righteousness,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
name's  sake  :  clear  our  understanding  of  all  blindness,  and 
our  hearts  of  all  hardness  and  pride. 

Open  the  mouth  of  thy  servant  at  present,  and  replenish 
him  with  thy  wisdom  and  knowledge,  that  he  may  purely 
and  confidently  set  forth  thy  Word ;  prepare  also  our  hearts 
that  we  may  hear,  understand,  and  keep  the  same :  write 
thy  laws,  according  to  thy  promise  in  the  tables  of  our 
hearts,  and  strengthen  us  to  delight  and  walk  in  the  same, 
to  the  praise  and  glory  of  thy  Name,  and  to  the  edification 
of  thy  Church,  0  gracious  Father,  we  ask  for,  and  desire 
all  these  things  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath 
taught  us  to  pray:  Our  Father,  etc. 


PRAYERS.  65 


A  PRATER  OX  THE  LORD  S  DAY,   AFTER   SERMON. 

Almighty  and  merciful  God,  we  acknowledge  in  our- 
selves, and  confess  before  thee,  as  the  truth  is,  that  we  are 
not  worthy  to  lift  up  our  eyes  towards  heaven,  aud  to  ] 
sent  our  prayers  before  thee,  if  thou  shouldst  respect  our 
merits  and  worthiness:  for  our  consciences  accuse  us,  and 
our  sins  bear  witness  against  us;  we  also  know  that  thou  art 
a  righteous  judge,  punishing  the  sins  of  those  who  trans- 
36  thy  commandments.  But,  O  Lord,  since  thou  hast 
commanded  us  to  call  upon  thee  in  all  times  of  necessity, 
and  hast  of  thine  ineffable  mercy  promised  to  hear  our 
prayers,  not  because  of  our  merits,  which  are  none,  but  for 
the  merits  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whom  thou  hast  ap- 
pointed to  be  our  Mediator  and  Advocate:  therefore,  we  for- 
sake all  other  help,  and  take  our  refuge  to  thy  mercy  alone. 

Especially,  0  Lord,  besides  the  innumerable  benefits, 
which  thou  showest  to  all  mankind  in  general  on  earth, 
thou  hast  in  particular  bestowed  manifold  favours  on  us, 
which  w*e  are  not  able  to  comprehend  or  express  :  for  thou 
hast  delivered  us  from  the  woful  slavery  of  the  devil,  and 
all  idolatry  wherein  we  were  held,  and  hast  brought  us  to 
the  light  of  thy  truth,  and  to  the  knowledge  of  thy  Holy 
Gospel.  On  the  contrary,  we  have  by  our  ingratitude  been 
regardless  of  these  thy  benefits ;  we  have  departed  from 
thee,  and  have  followed  our  own  devices,  not  honouring 
thee  as  was  our  bounden  duty  to  do.  Thus  have  we,  O 
Lord,  grievously  sinned,  and  highly  offended  thee,  and  we 
can  expect  nothing  else  than  everlasting  death  and  damna- 
tion, if  thou  shouldst  deal  with  us  according  to  our  deserts. 
Yea,  we  also  perceive,  0  Lord,  by  the  chastisement  which 
thou  daily  art  inflicting  on  us,  that  thou  art  justly  dis- 
pleased with  us ;  for  since  thou  art  just,  thou  wilt  punish  no 
man  without  cause :  and  we  also  see  thine  hand  stretched 

80 


66  LITURGY. 

out  fu»  teher  to  punish  us.  But  though  thou  shouldst  punish 
us  more  severely  than  thou  hast  hitherto  done,  nay,  though 
all  the  plagues  fell  upon  us,  wherewith  thou  didst  visit  the 
sins  of  thy  people  Israel,  we  must  still  confess  that  thou 
wouldst  do  us  no  injustice. 

But,  O  Lord,  thou  art  our  God,  and  we  are  but  dust  and 
ashes;  thou  art  our  Creator,  and  we  are  thy  handy  work; 
thou  art  our  Shepherd,  and  we  are  thy  sheep  ;  thou  art  our 
Redeemer,  and  we  are  those  whom  thou  hast  redeemed; 
thou  art  our  Father,  and  we  are  thy  children  and  heirs. 
Therefore,  do  not  punish  us  in  thine  anger,  hut  chastise  us 
mercifully,  and  preserve  that  work,  which  thou  hast  of  thy 
mercy  begun  in  us,  that  the  whole  world  may  know  and 
acknowledge  thee  to  be  our  God  and  Saviour.  Thy  people 
Israel  frequently  offended  thee,  and  thou  didst  justly  pun- 
ish them;  but  as  oft  as  they  turned  themselves  again  to 
thee,  thou  didst  always  mercifully  receive  them  into 
favour.  And  though  their  sins  and  transgressions  were 
ever  so  great,  thou  didst  always  avert  thy  wrath  and 
punishment  prepared  for  them,  by  reason  of  the  covenant 
which  thou  hadst  made  with  thy  servants,  Abraham, 
Isaac,  and  Jacob;  so  that  thou  never  hast  refused  to  hear 
the  prayers  of  thy  people.  And  we  have  of  thy  mercy  even 
that  same  covenant,  which  thou  hast  erected  in  the  hand 
of  Jesus  Christ  our  Mediator,  between  thee  and  all  believ- 
ers: nay,  it  is  now  more  glorious  and  efficacious,  since 
Christ  hath  ratified  and  confirmed  the  same  by  his  holy 
suffering  and  death,  and  entrance  into  his  glory.  There- 
fore, O  Lord,  forsaking  ourselves  and  all  human  assistance, 
we  fly  for  succor  to  this  blessed  covenant  of  grace,  by 
means  whereof  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  having  offered  his 
body  once  on  the  cross  as  a  perfect  sacrifice  for  us,  hath 
reconciled  us  with  thee  for  ever.  Therefore,  0  Lord,  look 
upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed,  and  not  on  our  sins,  that 


PRAYERS.  67 

thine  anger  may  be  appeased  by  hia  intercession :  ana  csom 

thy  face  to  shine  on  us  to  our  joy  and  salvation. 

Take  us  henceforth  into  thy  holy  guidance  and  protec- 
tion, and  govern  us  by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  who.  daily  more 
I  more  mortifying  our  flesh  with  all  its  lust?,  renev. 
better  life,  and  produces  in  us  fruits  of  true  faith  ;  that 
■  l»y  thy  Name  may  be  glorified  and  praised  to  all  el 
ty.  and  that  we,  despising  all  transitory  things,  may 
an  ardent  desire  fix  our  thoughts  only  on  things  heavenly. 

And  inasmuch  as  it  is  thy  pleasure  that  we  shou. 
for  all  mankind,  we  beseech  thee  to  extend  thy  blessin; 

doctrine  of  thy  Holy  Gospel,  that  it  maybe  pre;; 
and  accepted  every  where;  that  the  whole  world  maybe 
filled  with  thy  saving  knowledge ;  that  th<  may 

he  weak  strengthened  ;  that  every  one  not 
only  in  word,  but  also  in  deed,  may  magnify  and  sanctify 
thy  holy  Name  Send  forth,  for  this  end,  faithful  labourers 
into  thy  harvest:  and  also  replenish  them  with  thy  grace, 
that  they  may  faithfully  serve  before  thee.  On  the  coi 
ry,  utterly  destroy  all  false  teachers,  ravenous  wolves,  and 
hirelings,  who  seek  their  own  honour  and  advantage,  and 
not  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name,  nor  the  welfare  and  sal- 
vation of  souls.  Be  also  pleased  graciously  to  preserve  and 
rn  all  thy  christian  churches  spread  over  the  face  of 
the  earth,  in  unity  of  true  faith,  and  in  godliness  of  life, 
that  thy  kingdom  may  daily  increase,  and  that  of  Satan 
be  destroyed,  till  thy  kingdom  is  perfected,  when  thou 
shalt  be  all  in  all. 

Particularly  we  pray  for  these  United  States  of  America  ; 
keep  them  under  thy  holy  protection;  prosper  them  in 
their  agriculture,  manufactures,  commerce  and  literature  ; 
and  let  their  civil  and  religious  rights  be  preserved  in- 
violate to  the  latest  posterity. 

Bless  and  long  preserve  thy  servant,  the  President  of 


68  LITURGY. 

the  United  States.  Bless  the  Vice-President ;  the  Senate 
and  House  of  Representatives,  when  in  congress  assembled. 
Bless  all  placed  in  authority  throughout  the  states,  and 
especially  in  the  state  wherein  we  reside ;  the  Governor, 
the  Magistrates,  and  all  others  entrusted  with  powers, 
either  legislative  or  executive.  Replenish  them  all  with 
thy  grace  and  heavenly  gifts,  each  in  the  respective  calling 
and  state  wherein  thou  hast  placed  him,  that  they  may 
wisely  govern  and  strenuously  protect  the  people  whom 
thou  hast  committed  to  their  care,  faithfully  defend  thy 
worship,  and  rightly  administer  justice.  Preside  with  thy 
Holy  Spirit  in  their  assemblies,  that  in  all  cases  they  may 
resolve  nothing  but  what  is  good  and  becoming,  and  let 
the  laws  be  happily  executed ;  that  these  United  States 
being  preserved  from  all  enemies,  the  evil  doers  punished, 
and  the  just  protected,  thy  Xame  thereby  may  be  praised, 
and  the  kingdom  of  the  King  of  kings,  Christ  Jesus,  pro- 
moted: and  that  we  may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life 
in  all  godliness  and  honesty. 

Moreover  we  pray  for  our  brethren  who  are  under  per- 
secution or  tyranny.  Comfort  them  with  thy  Holy  Spirit 
and  mercifully  deliver  them :  suffer  not  thy  Church  wholly 
to  be  destroyed,  nor  the  remembrance  of  thy  Name  to  be 
abolished  from  the  face  of  the  earth,  lest  the  enemies  of 
thy  truth  triumph  to  the  dishonouring  and  blaspheming 
of  thy  Xame.  But  if  it  is  thy  divine  will,  that  the  suffer- 
ing Christians  should  die  for  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  and 
by  their  death  witness  unto  the  truth,  comfort  them  in 
their  sufferings,  that  they,  considering  them  as  coming 
from  thy  fatherly  hand,  may  therefore,  doing  thy  will, 
remain  steadfast,  whether  in  life  or  death;  to  thy  glory, 
to  the  edification  of  thy  Church,  and  to  their  salvation. 
We  likewise  beseech  thee  for  all  those  whom  thou  dost 
afflict,  with  poverty,  imprisonment,  sickness  of  body,  or 


PRAYERS.  69 

trouble  of  mind;  comfort  them  all,  0  Lord,  according  to 
their  several  necessities,     Granl  that  their  chas 

may  bring  them  to  the  knowledge  of  their  sins,  and  to  an 
amendment  of  their  Jive-.  Give  them  also  firm  patience  ; 
alleviate  their  sufferings ;  and  finally  deliver  them  that 
they  may  rejoice  in  thy  goodness  and  eternally  praise 
Name. 

And  now,  0  Lord,  take  us,  together  with  all  th 
gjs  to  or  concerns  us,  in  thy  keeping.     Grant  thi  I 
live  in  our  respective  callings  according  to  thy  will, 
and  -  gifts  which  we  receive  of  thy  blessing, 

that  they  may  not  impede,  but  rather  further  us  to  life 
eternal.  Strengthen  us  in  all  temptations,  that  we  striv- 
ing in  true  faith,  may  overcome,  and  hereafter  enjoy  with 
Christ  life  eternal. 

"We  ask  thee  for  all  these  things,  as  our  faithful  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  himself  hath  taught  us ;  Our 
FATHER,  etc. 

Afterwards  the  congregation  is  dismissed  with  the  usual 
blessing; 

RECEIVE    THE    BLESSING    OF    THE    LORD. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee : 

The  Lord  make  his  face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and  he 
gracious  unto  thee: 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and  crive 
thee  peace. 


A    PRAYER    BEFORE    THE    EXPLANATION    OF    THE    CATECHISM, 

0  Heavenly  Father,  thy  TTord.  is  perfect,  converting 
the  soul ;  a  sure  testimony,  making  wise  the  simple,  en- 
lightening the  eves  of  the  blind;  and  a  powerful  means 
*nto  salvation,  for  all  those  who  "believe.     And  whereas 

80* 


70  LITURGY. 

we  are  not  only  blind  by  nature,  but  even  incapable  of 
doing  any  good:  and  also  since  thou  wilt  help  none  but 
those  who  are  of  a  broken  and  contrite  heart ;  we  be- 
seech thee  to  enlighten  our  understanding  with  thy  Hoi  v 
Spirit,  and  give  us  a  meek  heart,  free  from  all  haughtiness 
and  carnal  knowledge,  that  we,  hearing  thy  Word,  may 
rightly  understand  it,  and  regulate  our  life  accordingly. 
Be  graciously  pleased  to  convert  all  those  who  still  stray 
from  thy  truth,  that  we  together  with  them,  may  unani- 
mously serve  thee  in  true  holiness  and  righteousness  all 
the  days  of  our  life. 

"We  crave  all  these  things  for  Christ's  sake,  who  hath 
thus  taught  us  to  pray  in  his  name,  and  promised  to  hear 
us;  Our  Father,  etc. 


A    PRATER     AFTER    THE    EXPLANATION    OF    THE    CATECHISE. 

O  Gracious  God  and  merciful  Father,  we  give  thee 
,  hearty  thanks  that  it  hath  pleased  thee,  to  take  not  only 
us,  but  also  our  little  children,  into  thy  covenant,  which 
thou  hast  not  only  sealed  unto  them,  by  Holy  Baptism, 
but  also  daily  showest,  when  thou  perfectest  thy  praise 
out  of  their  mouths,  thus  to  cause  the  wise  of  the  world  to 
blush.  We  beseech  thee,  increase  thy  grace  in  them,  that 
they  may  always  grow  and  increase  in  Christ  thy  ^on: 
till  they  acquire  their  perfect  manly  age  in  all  knowledge 
and  righteousness.  Give  us  grace  that  we  may  educate 
them,  as  thou  hast  commanded  us,  in  thy  knowledge  and 
fear,  so  that  by  their  godliness  the  kingdom  of  Satan 
may  be  destroyed,  and  the  kingdom  of  Jesus  Christ 
ned  in  this  and  other  congregations,  to  the  glory 
of  tshy  holy  Name,  and  to  their  eternal  salvation,  through 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen, 


P  K  A  V  B  K  S  .  71 


A    PRAYER    BEFORE    SERMON    IN    THE  WFEK. 

Heavenly  Father,  eternal  and  merciful  God,  we  ac- 
knowledge  and  confess  before  thy  divine  majesty,  that 
we  are  poor  miserable  sinners,  conceived  in  sin,  and  born 
in  iniquity,  prone  to  all  evil,  unfit  for  any  good;  and 
that,  by  our  sinful  life,  we  continually  transgress  thy 
holy  commandments,  whereby  we  provoke  thine  anger 
against  us,  and  according  to  thy  righteous  judgm< 
expose  ourselves  unto  eternal  damnation.  But,  0  Lord, 
we  repent  and  are  sorry  that  we  have  offended  thee;  we 
bewail  our  transgressions,  beseeching  that  thou  wilt 
graciously  pity  our  misery.  Have  compassion  on  us,  0 
most  bounteous  God  and  Father,  and  forgive  us  all  our 
sins,  for  that  holy  passion  of  thy  well  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ.  Grant  us  also  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may,  with  all  our  hearts  stiuly  to  know  our  own  un- 
righteousness, and  sincerely  abhor  ourselves  ;  that  sin  may 
be  mortified  in  us,  and  we  may  be  raised  up  to  a  new  life  ; 
that  Ave  may  bring  forth  genuine  fruits  of  holiness,  and 
righteousness,  which  through  Jesus  Christ  are  accepl 
to  thee.  Give  us  to  understand  tin'  holy  \Yord  according 
to  thy  divine  will,  that  we  may  learn  thereby  to  put  our 
whole  trust  in  thee  alone,  and  withdraw  it  from  all 
creatures ;  that  also  our  old  man,  with  all  the  affections 
thereof,  may  be  daily  more  and  more  crucified ;  and  that 
we  may  offer  up  ourselves  unto  thee  a  living  sacrifice, 
the  glory  of  thy  holy  Xame,  and  to  the  edification  of  our 
neighbours ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  hath 
taught  and  commanded  us  to  pray;  Our  Father,  etc. 


T  U11GY 


A.     PRATER    AFTER    SERMON    IN    THE    WEEK. 

Lord  God  Almighty,  let  not  thy  holy  Name  be  profaned 
for  our  sins,  for  we  have  divers  ways  sinned  against  thee, 
since  we  are  not  obedient  to  thy  holy  Word,  as  we  ought  to 
be,  and  through  ignorance  and  murmuring  daily  stir  up 
thine  anger  against  us:  wherefore  thou  dost  justly  punish 
us ;  but  O  Lord,  be  mindful  of  thy  great  mere}*,  and  have 
compassion  on  us.  Give  us  knowledge  of,  and  repentance 
for  our  sins,  and  amendment  of  our  lives.  Strengthen  the 
ministers  of  thy  Church,  that  they  may  faithfully  and 
steadfastly  declare  thy  holy  Word;  and  the  magistrates 
of  thy  people,  that  they  may  bear  the  sword  with  equity 
and  prudence.  Preserve  us  from  all  deceit  and  unfaith- 
fulness. Confound  all  evil  and  subtile  counsels  taken 
against  thy  Word  and  Church.  0  Lord,  withhold  not 
from  us  thy  Spirit  and  Yv^ord,  but  grant  us  increase  of 
faith ;  and  in  all  trouble  and  adversity,  patience  and  con- 
stancy. Assist  thy  Church  ;  deliver  her  from  all  affliction, 
derision  and  persecution.  Strengthen  also  the  weak  and 
sorrowful  of  heart,  and  send  us  thy  peace,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who  hath  given  us  this  sure  promise : 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  of  the 
Father  in  my  name,  he  will  give  it  you  ;  and  hath  command- 
ed us  to  pray ;  Our  Father,  etc. 


A    MORNING    PRAYER. 


0  Merciful  Father,  we  thank  thee,  that  thou  hast  in 
faithfulness  watched  over  us  the  night  past :  and  we 
beseech  thee  to  strengthen,  and  henceforth  guide  us  by  thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  spend  this,  and  all  the  days  of 


PRAYERS.  73 

our  lives,  in  all  righteousness  and  holiness  ;  and  that  what- 
soever we  undertake,  we  may  always  aim  at  the  promot- 
ing of  thy  glory,  and  expect  all  the  success  of  our 
undertakings  from  thy  bountiful  hand  alone.  And  to  the 
end  that  we  may  obtain  this  mercy  of  thee,  be  pleased 
according  t«>  thy  promise  to  forgive  all  our  sins,  through 
the  holy  passion  and  blood-shedding  of  our  Lord  and 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ  ;  for  we  heartily  repent  of  them. 
Enlighten  also  our  hearts,  that  we,  haying  east  off  all 
work-  of  darknes-,  may  as  children  of  light  walk  in  a  new 
life  in  all  godliness.  Bless  al-o  the  preaching  of  thy  gos- 
pel. Destroy  all  works  of  the  devil.  Strengthen  all 
ministers  of  the  gospel,  and  magistrates  of  thy  people. 
Comfort  all  those  who  are  persecuted  and  afflicted  in 
mind,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  beloved  Son,  who  hath 
promised  us,  that  thou  wilt  certainly  give  us  whatsoever 
we  shall  ask  in  hi-  name,  and  therefore  hath  commanded 
us  to  pray  ;  Our  Father,  etc. 


AX    EVENING    PRATER. 

0  Merciful  God,  eternal  light,  shining  in  darknes?. 
thou  who  dispellest  the  night  of  sin,  and  all  blindness  of 
heart ;  since  thou  hast  appointed  the  night  for  rest  and  the 
da}' for  labour,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  that  our  bo 
may  rest  in  peace  and  quietness,  that  afterwards  they  may 
be  able  to  endure  the  labour  they  must  bear.  Temper 
our  sleep,  that  it  be  not  disorderly,  that  we  may  remain 
spotless  both  in  body  and  soul,  nay.  that  our  sleep  itself 
may  be  to  thy  glory.  Enlighten  the  eyes  of  our  under- 
standing, that  we  may  not  sleep  in  death ;  hut  always 
look  for  deliverance  from  thi-  misery.  Defend  us  against 
all  assaults  of  the  devil;  and  take  us  into  thy  holy  protee- 


74  LITURGY. 

tion.  And  although  we  have  not  passed  this  day,  without 
having  greatly  sinned  against  thee,  we  beseech  thee  to 
hide  our  sins  with  thy  great  mercy  as  thou  hidest  all 
things  on  earth  with  the  darkness  of  the  night,  that  we 
therefore  may  not  be  cast  out  from  thy  presence.  Relieve 
and  comfort  all  those,  who  are  afflicted  or  distressed  in 
mind,  body  or  estate,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
hath  taught  us  to  pray  ;  Our  Father,  etc. 


A  PRAYER  AT  THE  OPENING  OF  THE  CONSISTORY. 

Heavenly  Father,  eternal  and  merciful  God,  it  hath 
pleased  thee  of  thy  infinite  wisdom  and  goodness  to  gather 
a  Church  to  thyself  out  of  all  nations  upon  the  face  of  the 
earth,  by  the  preaching  of  thy  holy  gospel,  and  to  govern 
the  same  by  the  service  of  men.  Thou  hast  also  graciously 
called  us  up  to  this  office,  and  commanded  us  to  take  heed 
unto  ourselves  and  unto  the  flock,  which  Christ  hath 
bought  with  his  precious  blood.  Since  we  are  at  this 
present  assembled  in  thy  holy  Xame,  after  the  example 
of  the  Apostolic  churches,  to  consult,  as  our  office  requires, 
about  those  things  which  may  come  before  us,  for  the 
welfare  and  edification  of  thy  churches,  for  which  we 
acknowledge  ourselves  to  be  unfit  and  incapable,  as  we 
are  by  nature  unable  of  ourselves  to  think  any  good, 
much  less  to  put  it  in  practice  :  therefore,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  faithful  God  and  Father,  that  thou  wilt  be  pleased  to  be 
present  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  according  to  thy  promise,  in 
the  midst  of  our  present  assembly,  to  guide  us  into  all  truth. 
Remove  from  us  all  misapprehensions  and  unbecoming 
desires  of  the  flesh,  and  grant  that  thy  holy  Word  maybe 
the  only  rule  and  guide  of  all  our  consultations,  that  they 
may  tend  to  the  glory  of  1>hy  Name,  to   the   edification 


PRAYERS.  75 

of  thy  Church,  and  to  the  discharge  of  our  own  conscience?, 
through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  who  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  the  only  true  God,  u  eternally  to  l>€  praised 
and  magnified.     Amen, 


A  PRAYER  AT  THE  CLOSE  OF  THE  CONSISTORY. 

0  Lord  God  and  heavenly  Father,  we  heartily  thank 
thee,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  gather  a  Church  to  thy- 
self in  this  part  of  the  world,  and  to  use  our  services  therein, 
granting  us  the  privilege,  that  we  may  freely  and  without 
hindrance  preach  thy  holy  gospel,  and  exercise  all  the 
duties  of  godliness.  Moreover  we  thank  thee,  that  thou 
now  hast  been  present  with  thy  Holy  Spirit  in  the  c 
of  this  our  assembly,  directing  our  determinate  • 
ing  to  thy  will,  uniting  our  hearts  in  mutual  peace  and 
■h  thee,  O  faithful   Go  her, 

wilt  graciously  be  pie 
labo\  actually  to  execute  thy  began  work 

unto  thyself  a  true  Church  and  preserving  the 
-  doctrine,  and  in  the  right  use  of  thy  holy 
sacraments,  and  in  a  diligent  exercise  of    discipline.     On 
the  contrary,  destroy  all  evil  and  crafty   councils,  wl 
thy   TTord   and    Church.     Strengt 
-  of  thy  Church  that  they  m 
fully  -    declare  thy  holy    Word:    and  the 

.  that  they  may  bear  the  sword 
with  righteousness  and  discretion.  Particularly  we  pray 
for  those  whom  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  put  in  authority 
over  us,  both  those  of  higher  and  lower  dignity,  and 
especially  for  the  worshipful  magistrates  of  this  city. 
Grant  that  their  whole  government  may  be  thus  directed, 
that  the  King  of  all  kings  may  rule  over  them  and  their 


76  LITURGY. 

fellow-citizens,  and  that  the  kingdom  of  the  devil  (which 
is  a  kingdom  of  scandal  and  reproach)  may,  daily,  more 
and  more  be  destroyed  and  brought  to  naught  bv  them  as 
thy  servants,  and  that  we,  with  them,  may  lead  a  quiet 
and  peaceable  life,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  Hear  lis, 
O  God  and  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  beloved  Son, 
who,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  only  and  true 
^od,  is  eternally  to  be  magnified  and  praised.     Amen. 


A  PRAYER  AT  THE  MEETING  OF  TEE  DEACONS. 

Merciful  God  and  Father,  thou  who  hast  not  only  said 
tinto  us,  that  we  should  always  have  the  poor  with  us,  but  • 
hast  also  commanded  that  they  should  be  assisted,  and  for 
that  end  hast  ordained  the  service  of  Deacons  in  thy 
Church,  by  whom  they  might  be  relieved:  as  we,  who  are 
called  to  the  office  of  Deacons  in  this  congregation,  are 
here  at  present  met  in  thy  Xame,  to  consult  together  con- 
cerning our  ministry,  therefore  we  humbly  beseech  thee 
Cor  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  that  thou  wilt  be  pleased  to 
endue  us  with  the  spirit  of  discretion,  to  the  end  that  we 
may  rightly  discern  who  are  really  poor  and  who  are  not : 
and  that  we  may  with  all  cheerfulness  and  fidelity,  dis- 
tribute the  alms  collected  by  us  to  every  one  according 
to  his  necessity,  not  leaving  the  indigent  members  of  thy 
beloved  Son  comfortless,  neither  giving  to  those  who  are 
not  in  want.  Kindle  within  the  hearts  of  men  an  ardent 
love  towards  the  poor,  that  they  may  liberally  give  of 
their  temporal  goods,  of  which  thou  hast  made  them 
stewards :  and  that  we,  having  the  means  in  hand  to  assist 
the  indigent,  may  faithfully,  without  vexation,  and  '  with 
a  free  heart,  perform  our  office.  Grant  us  also  the  talents 
to  comfort  the  miserable,  not  only  with  tke  external  gift, 


PRAYERS. 


11 


but  also  with  the  Holy  Word.  And  since  man  doth  not 
live  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  that  proceedeth 
out  of  thy  mouth,  be  pleased  therefore  to  extend  thy  bles- 
sing over  our  distributions,  and  increase  the  bread  of  the 
poor,  thai  both  we  and  they  may  have  reason  to  praise 
and  thank  thee  ;  expecting  the  blessed  coming  of  tin- 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  who  became  poor  for  our  Bakes, 
to  make  us  rich  in  eternity.     Amen. 

GRACE    BEFORE    MEAT. 

Psalm  145:  15,  16.  "The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee, 
and  thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season.  Thou  open- 
est  thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living 
thing  " 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  created  all  things,  and  dost  still 
maintain  and  govern  them  by  thy  divine  power,  and  didst 
feed  thy  people  Israel  in  the  wilderness ;  bless  us  thy  poor 
and  sanctify  these  thy  gifts,  which  we  receive 
fire  mi  thy  bountiful  goodness,  that  we  may  temperately 
and  holily  use  them  according  to  thy  will,  and  thereby 
acknowledge  that  thou  art  our  Father,  and  the  fountain 
of  all  good.  Grant  also  that  we  may  at  all  times  and 
above  all  things  seek  for  that  spiritual  bread  of  thy  Word, 
with  which  our  souls  are  fed  to  life  eternal,  which  thou 
hast  prepared  for  us  by  the  holy  blood  of  thy  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  etc. 

Also  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  admonishes  us : 

Luke  21 :  34,  35.  "And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest 
at  any  time  your  hearts  be  overcharged  with  surfeiting, 
and  drunkenness,  and  cares  of  this  life,  and  so  that  day 
come  upon  you  unawares:  for  as  a  snare  shall  it  come  on 
all  them  that  dwell  on  the  face  of  the  whole  earth." 

81 


78  LITURGY, 


GRACE  AFTER  MEAT. 

Thus  speaketh  the  Lord,  in  the  fifth  book  of  Moses,  chap, 
8:  10,  11  :    "  When  thou  hast  eaten  and  art  full,  then  thou 
shalt  bless  the  Lord  thy  God,  for  the  good  land  which  he 
hath  given  thee.     Beware  that  thou  forget  not  the  Lord 
thy  God,  in  not  keeping  his  commandments,  and  his  judg- 
ments, and  his  statutes  which  I  command  thee  this  day.'* 
O  Lord  God  and  heavenly  Father,  we  thank  thee   for 
all  thy  benefits,  which  we   without  intermission  receive 
from  thy  bountiful  hand;   we  bless  thy   divine   will,   for 
preserving  us  in  this  mortal  life,  and  for  supplying  all  our 
want-  ;  1  >ut  especially  for  our  regeneration  unto  the  hope  of 
rhich   thou  hast  revealed  unto   us  by   the 
We  beseech  thee,  merciful  God  and  Father,  not 
or  hearts  to  be  fixed  on  these  earthly  and  cor- 
ruptible things;  but  that  we  may  always  look  up  to  hea- 
Bxpecting  thence  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  until  he 
appear  in  the  clouds  for  our  deliverance.     Amen. 
Our  Father,  etc. 


A    PRAYER    FOR    SICK    AND    TEMPTED    PERSONS. 

0  Axmighty,  eternal,  righteous  God,  and  merciful  Father, 
who  art  Lord  of  life  and  death,  and  without  whose  will, 
nothing  is  done  in  heaven  nor  in  earth  ;  although  we  are 
not  worthy  to  call  upon  thy  Name,  nor  to  hope  that  thou 
wilt  hear  us,  when  we  consider  how  we  have  hitherto 
employed  our  time;  we  beseech  thee  that  thou  wilt  be 
pleased  of  thy  mercy  to  look  upon  us  in  the  face  of  Jesus 
Christ,  who  hath  taken  all  our  infirmities  on  him.  We 
acknowledge  that  we  are  utterly  incapable  of  any  good 
and  prone  to  all  evil,  wherefore  we  have  justly  merited 
this  punishment,   yea,  have  deserved  much  more.     But 


PRAYERS.  79 

Lord,  thou  knowest    that  we    are   thy  people,    and    that 

thou  art  our  God:    we  have   no  other  refuge  than  thy 

which  thou  never  hast  withheld  from  any  one  who 

turned  him  .     Therefore  we  beseech  thee  not  to 

impute  our  sins  unto  us,  but  to  account  the  wisdom,  right- 

Desa  ami  holiness  of  Jesus  Christ,   to  us,  that  we  may 

in  him  Le  able  to  stand  before  thee.     Deliver  us  for  his 

sake  from  these  sufferings,  that  the  wicked  may  not  think 

that  thou  hast  forsaken  us.      And  if  it  is  thy  pleasure  lon- 

thus  to  try  us,  give  us  strength  and  patience  to  bear 

all  such,  according  to  thy  will,  and  let  all  turn   according 

thy    wisdom  to  our  profit.     Rather  chastise  us   here, 

than  le:  us  hereafter  be  lost  with  the  world.    Grant  that  we 

.     lie  to  this  world,  and  all  earthly  things,  and  that  we 

daily  more  and  more  be  renewed  after  the  image  of 

suffer  us  not  to  be  separated  by  any  means 

n  thy  love  ;  but  draw  us  daily  nigher  and  nigher  unto 

;  we  may  enter  upon  the  end  of  our  calling  with 

iuv  ;  which  is,  to  die,  to  rise  again,  and  to  live  with  Christ 

in    eternity.      We    also    believe   that    thou    wilt   hear   us 

ough  Jesus  Christ  who   hath  taught   us  to   pray  ,  Our 

Father,  etc. 

Strengthen  us  also  in  the  true  faith,  which  we  believe 
i:i  our  hearts  and  profess  with  our  mouths:  I  believe  in~ 
God,  etc. 


Eternal  merciful  God  and  Father,  the  eternal  salvation 
of  the  living  and  the  everlasting  life  of  the  dying ;  seeing 
that  thou  hast  death  and  life  in  thy  hand  alone,  and 
iakest  such  care  of  us  continually,  that  neither  health  nor 
sickness,  nor  any  good  or  evil  can  befall  us,  nay,  not  a 


80  LITURGY. 

hair  can  fall  from  our  bead,  without  thy  will ;  and  since 
thou  dost  order  all  things  for  the  good  of  thy  people;  wa 
beseech  thee,  grant  us  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to 
teach  us  rightly  to  acknowledge  our  misery,  and  patiently 
to  bear  thy  chastenings,  which  we  have  deserved  ten 
thousand  times  more  severe.  We  know  that  they  are  not 
the  evidences  of  thy  wrath,  but  of  thy  fatherly  love 
towards  us,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with  the 
world.  0  Lord,  increase  our  faith  in  thine  infinite  mercy 
that  we  may  be  more  and  more  united  to  Christ,  as  mem- 
bers to  their  spiritual  Head,  to  whom  thou  wilt  make  us 
conform  in  sufferings  and  in  glory.  Lighten  the  cross,  so 
that  our  weakness  may  be  able  to  bear  it.  We  submit 
ourselves  entirely  to  thy  holy  will,  whether  thou  art 
pleased  to  continue  our  souls  longer  in  these  tabernacles, 
or  to  take  them  into  eternal  life,  since  we  belong  to 
Christ,  and  therefore  shall  not  perish.  We  would  will- 
ingly leave  this  weak  body  in  hope  of  a  blessed  resurrec- 
tion, when  it  shall  be  restored  to  us  much  more  glorious. 
Grant  us  to  experience  the  blessed  comfort  of  the  remis- 
sion of  sins,  and  of  justification  through  Christ,  that  we 
by  that  shield  may  overcome  all  the  assaults  of  Satan. 
May  his  innocent  blood  wash  away  all  the  stain  and 
uncleanness  of  our  sins,  and  his  righteousness  answer  for 
our  unrighteousness  in  thy  last  judgment.  Arm  us  with 
faith  and  hope,  that  we  may  not  be  ashamed  nor  con- 
founded by  the  terror  of  death  ;  but  when  our  bodily  eyes 
uve  closing  in  darkness,  may  the  eyes  of  our  souls  be  di- 
rected towards  the^  ;  and  when  thou  shalt  have  deprived 
us  of  the  use  of  our  tongues,  may  our  hearts  never  cease 
to  call  upon  thee.  0  Lord,  we  commit  our  souls  into  thy 
hands,  forsake  us  not  in  our  last  extremity,  and  that  only 
for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray; 
Our  Father,  etc.     I  believe  ix  God,  etc 


BAPTISM.  81 


IL  SACRAMENTAL    FORMS. 
THE  ADMINISTRATION   OF   BAPTISM. 

The  principal  parts  of  the  doctrine  of  Holy  Baptism  are 
these  three : 

First.  That  we  with  our  children  are  conceived  and  born 
in  sin,  and  therefore  are  children  of  wrath,  in  so  much 
that  we  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God,  except  we 
are  born  again.  This,  the  dipping  in  or  sprinkling  with 
water  teaches  us,  whereby  the  impurity  of  our  souls  is 
signified,  and  we  are  admonished  to  loathe  and  humble 
•ourselves  before  God,  and  to  seek  for  our  purification  and 
salvation  without  ourselves. 

Secondly.   Holy  Baptism  witnesseth  and  sealeth  unto  us 

the    washing    away    of    our    sins    through    Jesus    Christ. 

r  fore  we  are  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Fatder, 

AND    OF    THE    So*,  AND    OF  THE  HOLY   GlIOST.        For  when   W  ! 

are  baptized  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  God  the  Fal 
witnesseth    and   sealeth  unto   us,  that   he   doth  make 
eternal  covenant  of  grace  with  us,  and  adopts  us  for  his 
children  and  heirs;   and  therefore  will  provide  us  with 
every  good   thing,  and   avert   all    evil   or   turn   it  to  our 
profit.     And  when  we  are  baptized  in  the  name  of  the 
Son,  the  Son  sealeth  unto  us,  that  he  doth  wash  us  in  his 
blood  from  all  our  sins,  incorporating  us  into  the  fell 
ship  of  his  death  and  resurrection,  so  that  we  are  freed 
from  all  our  -ins  and  accounted  righteous  before  God.     In 
like  manner,  when  we  are  baptized   in  the  name  of 
Holy   Ghost,   the   Holy   Ghost    assures    us,  by  this  Holy 
Sacrament,  that  he  will  dwell  in  us,  and  sanctify  us  to  be 
members  of  Christ,  applying  unto  us  that  which  we  have 

81* 


OS  LITU  R  G  Y  . 

in  Christ,  namely,  the  washing  away  of  our  sins  and  th« 
£aily  renewing  of  our  lives,  till  we  shall  finally  be  pre- 
sented without  spot  or  wrinkle  among  the  assembly  of  the 
elect  in  life  eternal. 

Thirdly.  'Whereas  in  all  covenants,  there  are  contained 
two  parts:  therefore  are  we  by  God  through  Baptism, 
admonished  of,  and  obliged  unto  neio  obedience,  namely, 
that  we  cleave  to  this  one  God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost ;  that  we  trust  in  him  and  love  him  with  all  our 
heart,  with  all  our  soul,  with  all  our  mind,  and  with  all 
our  strength ;  that  we  forsake  the  world,  crucify  our  old 
nature,  and  walk  in  a  new  and  holy  life. 

And  if  we  sometimes  through  weakness  fall  into  sin,  we 
must  not  therefore  despair  of  God's  mercy,  nor  continue 
in  sin,  since  Baptism  is  a  seal  and  undoubted  testimony 
that  we  have  an  eternal  covenant  of  grace  with  God. 


I.  TO  IXFAXTS  OF  BELIEVERS. 

And  although  our  young  children  do  not  understand 
these  things,  we  may  not  therefore  exclude  them  from 
Baptism  ;  for  as  they  are,  without  their  knowledge,  par- 
takers of  the  condemnation  in  Adam,  so  are  they  again  re- 
ceived unto  grace  in  Christ ;  as  God  speaketh  unto  Abra- 
ham, the  father  of  all  the  faithful,  and  therefore  unto  us 
and  our  children  (Gen.  IT:  7),  saying,  "I  will  establish 
my  covenant  between  me  and  thee,  and  thy  seed  after 
thee,  in  their  generations,  for  an  everlasting  covenant ;  to 
be  a  God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after  thee."  This 
also  the  Apostle  Peter  testifieth,  with  these  words  (Acts 
2:  39),  "For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  chil- 
dren, and  to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord 
our  (rod  shall  call."  Therefore  God  formerly  commanded 
them  to  be  circumcised,  which  was  a  seal  of  the  covenant, 


I  N  V  A  N  T     BAPTIfl  M  .  83 

Bad  of  the  right*  faith;    and  therefore  Christ 

also  embraced  them,  laid  his  hands  upon  them  and 

ed  them  (Mark  10:    16). 

then  Baptism  is  eomp  in  the  place  of  circnm 
therefore  infants  are  to  be  baptized  as  heirs  of  the  king- 
dom of  God  and  of  his  covenant.     And  parents  are  in  duty 
bound  further  to  instruct  their  children  herein,  when  they 
shall  arrive  i  retion. 

That  therefore  this  holy  ordinance  of  God  may 
ministered  to  his  elory.  to  our  comfort,  and  to  the  edifica- 
tion of  his  Church,  let  us  call  upon  his  Holy  Xame. 


O  Almighty  and  eternal  God,  we  beseech  thee,  that  thou 
wilt  be  pleased  of  thine  infinite  mercy,  graciously  to  look 

upon  these  children,  and  incorporate  them  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit  into  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  they  may  be  bm 
with  him  into  his  death,  and  be  raised  with  him  in  nev 
of  life  ;  that  they  may  daily  follow  him.  joyfully 

leave  unto  him  in  true  faith, 
ardent  love  ;  that  they  may,  with  a  comfort-:  I  thv 

favour,  leave  this  life,  which  is  nothing  but  a  continual  death 
and  at  the  last  day.  may  appear  without  terror  I 
judgi  f  Christ  thy  Son,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord,  who  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  only  God, 
ad  reigns  for  ever.     Amen. 

AX  EXHORTATION  TO  THE  PARENTS. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  you  have  hear]  that 
Baptism  is  an  ordinance  of  God,  to  seal  unto  us  and  to  our 
his  covenant.  Therefore  it  must  be  used  for  that  end, 
and  not  out  of  custom  or  superstition.  That  it  may  then  be 
manifest  that  you  ar^  thus  minded,  you  are  to  answer  sin- 
cerely to  these  questions. 


84  l  i  t  u  u  G  y. 

First.  Do  you  acknowledge,  that  although  our  children 
are  conceived  and  born  in  sin.  and  therefore  are  subject  to 
all  miseries,  yea,  to  condemnation  itself ;  vet  that  they  are 
sanctified*  in  Christ,  and  therefore,  as  members  of  his 
Church,  ought  to  be  baptized? 

Secondly.  Do  you  acknowledge  the  doctrine  which  i* 
contained  in  the  Old  and  New  Testament,  and  in  the  articles 
of  the  Christian  faith,  and  which  is  taught  here  in  the  Chris- 
tian Church,  to  be  the  true  and  perfect-)-  doctrine  of  salvation? 

Thirdh/.  Do  you  promise  and  intend  to  see  these  chil- 
dren, when  come  to  the  years  of  discretion  (whereof  you  are 
either  parent  or  witness),  instructed  and  brought  up  in  the 
aforesaid  doctrine,  or  to  help  or  cause  them  to  be  instructed 
therein,  to  the  utmost  of  your  power?     Ansicer.     Yes. 

Then  the  minister  of  God's  word,  in  baptiziyig  shall  say : 

X.,  I  baptize  thee,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

THANKSGIVING. 

Almighty  God  and  merciful  Father,  we  thank  and  praise 
thee,  that  thou  hast  forgiven  us,  and  our  children,  all  our 
sins,  through  the  blood  of  thy  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
received  us  through  thy  Holy  Spirit,  as  members  of  thy 
begotten  Son.  and  adopted  us  to  be  thy  children,  and  sealed 
and  confirmed  the  same  unto  us  by  holy  Baptism.     We 
seech  thee,  through  the  same  Son  of  thy  love,  that  thou  wil 
be  pleased  always  to  govern  these  baptized  children  by 
Holy  Spirit;  that  they  may  be  piously  and  religiously  edu- 
cated, and  increase  and  grow  up  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Chri^': ; 
that  they  then  may  acknowledge  thy  fatherly  goodnest , 
mercy,  which  thou  hast  shown  to  them  and  to  us,  and  live 
in  all  righteousness,    under  our    only  Teacher,  King    and 
High  Priest,    Jesus  Christ ;  and  that  they   may   man! 

*  My  children.  Ezek.  16  :  '21.     They  ars  holy,  1  Cor.  7:14. 
■[Dutch,  Yolkomene — complete. 


ADULT      BAPTISM. 

fight  against,  and  overcome  sin,   the  devil  and   hi-   w\ 
dominion,  to  the  end  that  they  may   eternally   praise  and 
_:iifv  thee,  and  thy  Son  Jesus  Chr:  tfa  the 

host,  the  ORe  only  true  G< 

II.  TO  ADULT  PERSONS. 

However  children  of  Christian  | 
understand  not  tliis  mystery,  mui  toe  of 

yet  it  is  not  lawful  to  are 

■ 

-     -.  r.ndmake  confession  both  of 
hrist.     For  this         - 

the   command  of  God,   the 
i 

-ins  (Mark  1:4); 
>mmanded  his  disciples  1  '..all 

.  .  - 
and     ftheS  Holy  Ghost,: 

-He   that 

which   role,  _     I 

ized  none  v 

fore 
-wful  now  -  any  other  adult  sons, 

j  have  1  ghl  the  mysteri  Bap- 

and  are  ahl    I     s 
y  the  confd  sei  the  month. 

a  a  seal  of  your  i  g  into 

lat  it  may  appear  that  y  .  uly 

Christian  religion,  in  which  yon  1  pri- 

md  of  which  also  y 

ssion  before  us.  but  that  you.  through  t:     _ 

intend  and  purpose  to  lead  a  life  according  tot!  -  -       :  you 

are  sincerely  to  give  answer  before  God  and  his  Church: 


©O  LITURGY. 

Fird.  Dost  thou  believe  in  the  only  true  God,  di 
in  three  persons,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  of  nothing, 
•  and  still  maintains  and  governs  them,  insomuch  that  noth- 
ing comes  to  pass,  either  in  heaven  or  on  earth,  without 
his  divine  will?     Answer.     Yes. 

Secondly.  Dost  thou  believe  that  thou  art  conceived  and 
born  in  sin,  and  therefore  art  a  child  of  wrath  by  nature, 
wholly  incapable  of  doing  any  good,  and  prone  to  all  evil; 
and  that  thou  hast  frequently,  in  thought,  word,  and  deed, 
transgressed  the  commandments  of  the  Lord:  and  art  thou 
heartily  sorry  for  these  sins?     Answer.     Yes. 

Thirdly.  Dost  thou  believe  that  Christ,  who  is  the  true 
and  eternal  God,  and  very  man,  who  took  his  human  nature 
on  him  out  of  the  flesh  and  blood  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  is 
given  thee  of  God,  to  be  thy  Saviour ;  and  that  thou  dost 
receive  by  this  faith  remission  of  sins  in  his  blood;  and 
that  thou  art  made  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  a  mem- 
ber of  Jesus  Christ  and  of  his  Church?     Answer.     Yes. 

Fourthly.  Dost  thou  assent  to  all  the  articles  of  the 
Christian  religion,  as  they  are  taught  here  in  this  Christian 
Church,  according  to  the  Word  of  God;  and  purpose  stead- 
fastly to  continue  in  the  same  doctrine  to  the  end  of  thy 
life;  and  also  dost  thou  reject  all  heresies  and  schisms,  re- 
pugnant to  this  doctrine,  and  promise  to  persevere  in  the 
communion  of  our  Christian  Church,  not  only  in  the  hear- 
ing of  the  word,  but  also  in  the  use  of  the  Lord's  Supper; 
Answer.     Yes. 

Fifthly.  Hast  thou  taken  a  firm  resolution  always  t( 
lead  a  Christian  life  ;  to  forsake  the  world  and  its  evil  lasts,  a 
is  becoming  the  members  of  Christ  and  his  Church  ;  and  to 
submit  thyself  to  all  Christian  admonitions?  Answer,  Yes. 
The  good  and  great  God  mercifully  grant  his  grace  '  nd 
blessing  to  this  your  purpose,  thrcvigh  Jesus  Chri-t.    Amen* 


lord's    SUPPER.  87 


THE  ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  attend  to  the  words 
of  the  institution  of  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  as  they  are  delivered  by  the  holy  Apostle  Paul,  1 
Cor.  11:  23—30. 

"For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord,  that  which  also  I 
delivered  unto  you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in 
which  he  was  betrayed,  took  bread :  and  when  he  had 
given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  said,  Take,  eat :  this  is  my 
body,  which  is  broken  for  you:  this  do  in  remembrance 
of  me.  After  the  same  maimer  also  he  took  the  cup  when 
he  had  supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in 
my  blood :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it.  in  remembrance 
of  me.  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this 
cup,  ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come.  Wherefore, 
whosoever  shall  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  enp  of  the 
Lord,  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  body  and  blood  of 
the  Lord.  But  let  a  man  examine  himself,  and  so  let  him 
eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup.  For  he  that 
eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily,  eateth  and  drinketh 
*damnation  to  himself,  not  discerning  the  Lord's  body." 

That  we  may  now  celebrate  the  Supper  of  the  Lord  to 
our  comfort,  it  is  above  all  things  necessary : 

FiasT,  Rightly  to  examine  ourselves.  Secondly,  To  di- 
rect the  Supper  to  that  end.  for  which  Christ  hath  ordained 
and  instituted  the  same,  namely  to  his  remembrance. 

*Gr,  Y^QLlia — Dutch,  Oordeel. — Eng.,  Judgment,  condemnation. 


88  LIT  UK  Q  Y. 

I.  The  true  examination  of  ourselves,  consists  of  tlie.se 
three  parts. 

First,  That  every  one  consider  by  himself,  his  sins  and 
the  curse  due  to  him  for  them,  to  the  end  that  he  may 
abhor  and  humble  himself  before  God  :  considering  that 
the  wrath  of  God  against  sin  is  so  great,  that,  rather  than 
it  should  go  unpunished,  he  hath  punished  the  same  in  his 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ,  with  the  bitter  and  shameful 
death  of  the  cross. 

Secondly,  That  every  one  examine  his  own  heart,  wheth- 
er he  doth  believe  this  faithful  promise  of  God,  that  all  his 
sins  are  forgiven  him,  only  for  the  sake  of  the  passion  and 
death  of  Jesus  Christ;  and  that  the  perfect  righteousness 
of  Christ  is  imputed  and  freely  given  to  him  as  his  own, 
yea,  so  perfectly  as  if  he  had  satisfied  in  his  own  person 
for  all  his  sins,  and  fulfilled  all  righteousness. 

Thirdly,  That  every  one  examine  his  own  conscience, 
whether  he  purposeth  henceforth  to  show  true  thankfulness 
to  God  in  his  whole  life,  and  to  walk  uprightly  before  him  ; 
as  also,  whether  he  hath  laid  aside  unfeignedly  all  enmity, 
hatred,  and  envy,  and  doth  firmly  resolve  henceforward  to 
walk  in  true  love  and  peace  with  his  neighbour. 

All  those,  then,  who  are  thus  disposed,  God  will  certainly 
receive  in  mercy,  and  count  them  worthy  partakers  of  the 
table  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ.  On  the  contrary,  those  who 
do  not  feel  this  testimony  in  their  hearts,  eat  and  drink 
judgment  to  themselves. 

Therefore,  we  also,  according  to  the  command  of  Christ 
and  the  Apostle  Paul,  admonish  all  those  who  are  defiled 
with  the  following  sins,  to  keep  themselves  from  the  table 
of  the  Lord,  and  declare  to  them  that  they  have  no  part 
of  the  kingdom  of  Christ :  such  as  all  idolaters ;  all  thos« 
who  invoke  deceased  saints,  angels,  or  other  creatures; 
all  those  who  worship  images ;  all  enchanters,  divined, 


lord's    suppe 

charmers,  and  those  who   confide  in   such   enchantments; 
all  d  and  ot  his  Word,  and  of 

Sacraments;  all  blasphemers;  all  thoa  ■  n  to 

raise  ;mJ   mutiny,   iii  i  :   all 

perjured  | 

- ;  al]  murd< 
and  those  who  live  in  hatred  and  envy 
bours ;  all  adnlfe  q     -.   drunkards,  th;- 

USUT'  - 

offensive  lr 

All  these,  while  they  eon:: 
from  tliis  meat,  which  Christ  hath  ordained  onl; 
faithful,  lest  their  judgment  and  condemnation  be  : 
the  heavier.      ]  I 
brethren   and  sisters  in  th 

hearts  of  the  faithful;  as  if  none  might  come  to  th    S 
of  the  Lord,  l>ut  those  who  are  without  sin.     Fur  v. 

•    thisSupp  •  thereby  th; 

and  i 
ing  that  we  seek  onr 

.  •    that  we  lie  in  the  mi  1 
fore,  notwithsta 
in  on 

selves  to    b© 
•bound,  but  have  daily  to  sfa 
the  weakness  of  our  faith,  and  the  evil  lnsl  flesh; 

yet,  since  we  are.  by  the  grace  of  the  H0I3 
for  these  weaknesses,  and  earnestly  desirous  to  right  against 
our  unbelief,  and  to  live  according  to  all  the  command!:. 
of  God;  therefore  we  rest  assured  that  no  sin  or  infirmity, 
which  still  remaineth,  against  our  will,  in  us,  can  hinder  us 
from  being  received  of  God  in  mercy,  and  from  being 
made  worthy  partakers  of  this  heavenly  meat  and  drink. 

II.    Let  us  now  also  consider,  to  what  end  the    Lord 


&0  LiTur.  g  v  . 

liath  instituted  hi?  Supper,  namely,  that  we  do  this  iy 
remembrance  of  him.  Xow  after  this  manner  are  we  to 
remember  him  by  it. 

1.  That  we  are  confidently  persuaded  in  our  hearts, 
that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  (according  to  the  promises 
made  to  our  forefathers  in  the  old  Testament)  was  sent 
of  the  Father  into  the  world:  that  he  assumed  our  flesh 
and  blood:  that  he  bore  for  us  the  wrath  of  God,  under 
which  we  should  have  perished  everlastingly,  from  the  be- 
ginning of   his  incarnation  to  the  end  of  his  life    upon 

i :   that  he  fulfilled  for  us  all  obedience  to  the  divine 
:id  righteousness;    especially,   when    the  weight  of 
our  ^ins  and  the  wrath  of  God  oat  of  him  the 

■   v  sweat  in  the  garden,  where  he  was  bound  that 
freed  from  our  sins i  that  he  afterwards  * 
ible  reproaches,  that  we  might  never  be  conf< 
:    that   he,  although  innocent,  was  condemned  to  d 
we  might  be  acquitted  at  the  judgmei 
hat  he  suffered  his  blessed  body    to  be  nail<  1  on 
■i-oss,   that  he  might  affix  thereon  the  hand-wri 
>ur  sins:  that  he  also  took  upon  himself  the 
to  us,  that  he  might  fill  us  with  his  and  hum- 

bled himself  unto  the  deepest  reproach  and  pains  of  hell, 
bo;h  in  body  and  soul,  on  the  tree  of  the  cross,  when  he 

I  out  with  aloud  voice,  My  God,  my  God!  uhy 
thou  forsaken  me?  that  we  might  be  accepted  of  God,  and 
never  be  forsaken  of  him.:  and  finally  confirmed  with  his 
death  and  the  shedding  of  his  blood,  the  new  and  eternal 
testament,  that  covenant  of  grace  and  reconciliation,  when 
he  said,  It  is  finished. 

2.  And  that  we  misrht  firmly  believe  that  we  belong 
to  this  covenant  of  grace,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  his 
last  Supper,  "took  bread,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks, 
he  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  his  de«iple*,  and  said,  Take, 


LORD?S     SUPPER.  91 

eat,  this  is  my  body  which  is  broken  for  you,  this  do 
in  remembrance  of  me ;  in  like  manner  also  after  supper, 
he  took  the  cup,  gave  thanks  and  said.  Drink  ye  all  of 
it;  this  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood,  which  is 
shed  for  you  and  for  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins;  tins 

j  v,  as  often  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of 
That  is  as  often  as  ye  eat  of  this  bread,  and  drink  of 
this  cup,  you  shall  thereby,  as  by  a  sure  remembrance 
and  pledge,  be  admonished  and  assured  of  thii  my 
hearty  love  and  faithfulness  towards  you: — that  whereas 
you  should  otherwise  have  suffered  eternal  death,  I 
have  given  my  body  to  the  death  of  the  cross,  and 
shed  my  blood  for  you  ;  and  as  certainly  feed  and  no 
your  hungry  and  thirsty  soul,  with  my  crucified  body  end 
shed  blood,  to  everlasting  life,  as  this  bread  is  broken  before 
your  eyes,  and  this  cup  is  given  to  you.  and  you  eat  and 
drink  the  same  with  your  mouth,  in  remembrance  of  me. 
From  this  institution  of  the  Holy  Supper  of  ourL«.i\i 

-  our  faith  and  trust 
to  his  perfect  sacrifice,  once  offered  on  the  cross,  as  to 
the  only  ground  and  foundation  of  our  salvation  ;  wherein 
he  is  become  to  our  hungry  and  thirsty  souls  the  * 
meat  and  drink  of  life  eternal.  For  by  his  death  he  hath 
taken  away  the  cause  of  our  eternal  death  and  misery, 
namely,  sin  ;  and  obtained  for  us  the  quickening  Spirit, 
that  we  by  the  Kime,  IweHcth  in  Christ  as  the 

Head,  and  in  us  as  his  n  ■  rue  communion 

with  him,  and  be  made  partakers  of  all  his  blessings,  of 
life,  eternal. righteousness  and  glory:  besides,  that  we  by 
the  same  Spirit  may  also  be  united  as  members  of  one 
body  in  true  brotherly  love,  as  the  holy  Apostle  saith, 
•'For  we,  being  many,  are  one  bread  and  one  body:  for 
we  are  all  partakers  of  that  one  bread."  For  as  ov. 
many  grains  one  meal  is  ground  and  one  bread  baked,  and 


O'J.  LITURGY. 

out  of  many  berries  being  pressed  together,  one  wine- 
floweth  and  mixeth  itself  together;  so  shall  we  all,  who 
by  a  true  faith  are  ingrafted  into  Christ,  be  altogether 
one  body,  through  brotherly  love,  for  Christ's  sake,  our 
beloved  Saviour,  who  hath  so  exceedingly  loved  us.  and 
not  only  show  this  in  word,  but  also  in  very  deed  towards 
one  another. 

Hereto  assist  us,  the  Almighty  God  and  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  through  his  Holy  Spirit.     Amen. 

That  we  may  obtain  all  this,  let  us  humble  ourselves 
before  God,  and  with  true  faith  implore  his  grace. 


0  Most  merciful  God  and  Father,  we  beseech  thee,  that 
thou  wilt  be  pleased  in  this  Supper  (in  which  we  celebrate 
the  glorious  remembrance  of  the  bitter  dearth  of  thy  be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ)  to  work  in  our  hearts  through  the 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  daily  more  and  more  with  true 
confidence,  give  ourselves  up  unto  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  so 
.  t  our  afflicted  and  contrite  hearts,  through  the  power 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  may  be  fed  and  comforted  with  his 
true  body  and  blood;  yea  with  him,  true  God  and  man, 
th.it  only  heavenly  bread:  and  that  we  may  no  longer 
live  in  our  sins,  but  he  in  us,  and  we  in  him,  and  thus 
truly  be  made  partakers  of  the  new  and  everlasting 
testament  and  covenant  of  grace:  that  we  may  not  doubt 
t'aat  thou  wilt  for  ever  be  our  gracious  Father,  never 
more  imputing  our  sins  unto  us,  and  providing  us.  as  thy 
beloved  children  and  heirs,  with  all  things  necessary,  as 
well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Grant  us  also  thy  grace, 
that  we  may  take  upon  us  our  cross  cheerfully,  deny  our- 
selves, confess  our  Saviour,  and  in  all  tribulations,  with 
uplifted  heads  expect  our  Lerd  Jesus  Christ  from  heaven, 
where  he  will  make  our  mortal  bodies  like  umto  his  most 


lord's    b  upper.  9  J 

glorious  bod}*,  and  take  na  unto  him  in  eternity.     ^4 
Ou«  Fatbeb,  etc 

Strengthen  us  also  by  this  Holy  Supper  In  the  CatLolio 
undoubted  Christian  faith,  whereof  we  make  confession 
with  our  months  and  hearts,  saying: 

I   believe   in    Gon   the   Father,    Almigiity.    Maker    or 

HEAVEN   AND   EARTH;     AND   IN   JeSCS  CHRIST   IIlS  ONLY  SOH 

Loan;    who  was  conceived  by  the  IL.lv  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontics  Pilate. 
crucified,  dead  and  buried,  he  descended  into  hell*.  the 
third  day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead,  be  a-  ended  into 

HEAVEN,  AND  SITTETH  ON  THE  RIGHT  HAND  OF  GoD  THE  FaTBEB 

Almighty:   from  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

i  believe  in  the  holy  ghost  j  the  holy  catholic 
Church;  the  communion  of  saints:  the  forgiveness  of 
sins;  ihe  resurrection  of  the  body  j  and  the  life  ever- 
LASTING.     Amen. 

That  we  may  be  now  fed  with  the  true  heavenly 
bread,  Christ  Jesus,  let  us  not  cleave  with  our  hearts 
unto  the  external  bread  and  wine,  but  lift  them  up  on 
high  in  heaven,  where  Christ  Jesus  is  our  advocate  at  the 
right  hand  of  his  heavenly  Father,  whither  all  the  articles 
of  our  faith  lead  us;  not  doubting  that  we  shall  as 
certainly  be  fed  and  refreshed  in  our  souls  through  the 
working  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  with  his  body  and  blood,  as 
we  receive  the  holy  bread  and  vine  in  remembrance  of 
him. 

Inlreaking  and  distributing  the  £r*wf,  ih*  Jfinitte?*  stiallsay: 

The  bread  which  Ave  break,  is  the  communion  of  tfij 
body  of  Christ. 

And  ichen,  he  giveth  the  cup: 

82* 


<)4  LIT  U  R  G   A'  . 

The  cup  of  blessing,  whiuh  we  bless,  is  the  communion 

of  the  blood  of  Christ. 

During  the  communion,  a  psalm  shall  or  may  be  decoutly 
sung,  or  some  chapter  read,  in  remembrance  of  the  death  of 
Christ;  as  Isaiah  53,  John  13-1S,  or  the  like. 

After  the  communion,  the  Minister  shall  say. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord,  since  the  Lord  hath  now  fed  our 
*ouls  at  his  table,  let  us  therefore  jointly  praise  his  Holy 
Name  with  thanksgiving,  and  every  one  savin  his  heart, 
thus; 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
bless  his  holy  name.  Ble-s  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  for- 
get not  all  his  benefits. 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who  healeth  alltby 
diseases:  who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction:  who 
crowneth  thee  with  loving  kindness  and  tender  mercies. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger  and 
plenteous  in  mercy.  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  aftei*  our 
sins,  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great  is 
his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him.  As  far  as  the  East 
Is  from  the  West,  so  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgres- 
sions from  us.  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the 
Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

"Who  hath  not  spared  his  own  Son,  but  delivered  him 
up  for  us  all,  and  given  us  all  things  with  him.  There- 
fore God  commendeth  therewith  his  love  towards  us,  in 
that  while  we  were  yet  sinners.  Christ  died  for  us;  much 
more  then,  being  now  justified  by  his  blood,  we  shall  be 
saved  from  wrath  through  him.  For,  if  when  we  were 
enemies,  we  were  reconciled  to  God  by  the  death  of  his 
Son;  much  more,  being  reconciled,  we  shall  be  saved  by 
jiis  life.     Therefore  shall  my  mouth  and  heart  show  forth 


LORD    S      iJlTTER.  95 

the   praise   of  the   Lord    from   this    time    forth  for    eves' 
more.      Amen. 

Let  every  one  nay  icith  an  attentive  htart : 

0!  Almighty,  merciful  (rod  and  Father, we  render  thee 
most  humble  and  hearty  thank?,  that  thou  hast,  of  thy  in- 
finite mercy,  given  us  thine  only  begotten  Son,  for  a 
mediator  and  a  sacrifice  for  our  sins,  and  to  be  our  meat 
and  drink  unto  life  eternal;  and  that  thou  givest  us  lively 
faith,  whereby  we  are  made  partakers  of  these  thy 
benefits.  Thou  hast  also  been  pleased,  that  thy  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ  should  institute  and  ordain  his  Holy 
Supper  for  the  confirmation  of  the  same.  Grant,  we  be- 
seech thee,  O  faithful  God  and  Father,  that  through  the 
operation  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  the  commemoration  of  the 
death  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  may  tend  to  the  daily  in- 
crease of  our  faith,  and  of  our  saving  fellowship  with  him, 
through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son,  in  whose  name  we  conclude- 
our  prayers,  saying:  Our  Father,  etc. 


36  LI  X  U  B  (i  1'  . 

HI.     FORMS  OF  CHURCH  DISCIPLINE. 

EXCOMMUNICATION. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  it  is  known  unto  vou. 
that  we  have  several  times,  and  by  several  methods  de- 
clared unto  you  the  great  sin  committed,  and  the  heinous 
offence  given  by  our  fellow  member  X.,  to  the  end  that 
he,  by  your  Christian  admonition,  and  prayers  to  God, 
might  be  brought  to  repentance,  and  so  be  freed  from  the 
bonds  of  the  devil  by  whom  he  is  held  captive  and  recovered 
by  the  will  of  the  Lord.  But  we  cannot  conceal  from  you, 
with  great  sorrow,  that  no  one  has  as  yet  appeared  before 
us,  who  hath  in  the  least  given  us  to  understand  that  he. 
by  the  frequent  admonitions  given  him,  as  well  in  private, 
as  before  witnesses  and  in  the  presence  of  many,  is  come 
to  any  remorse  for  his  sins,  or  hath  shown  the  least  token 
of  true  repentance.  Since  then  by  his  stubbornness,  he 
daily  aggravates  his  sin,  which  in  itself  is  not  small,  and 
since  we  lately  signified  unto  you  that  in  case  he  did  not 
repent,  after  such  patience  shown  him  by  the  Church,  we 
should  be  under  the  disagreeable  necessity  of  being  further 
grieved  for  him,  and  should  come  to  the  last  remedy:  we 
at  this  present  are  necessitated  to  proceed  to  this  ex- 
communication according  to  the  command  and  charge 
given  us  by  God  in  his  Holy  Word;  to  the  end  that  he 
may  hereby  be  made,  if  possible,  ashamed  of  his  sins,  and 
likewise  that  we  may  not,  by  this  rotten  and  as  yet  in- 
curable member,  put  the  whole  body  of  the  Church  in 
danger,  and  that  God's  name  may  not  be  blasphemed. 

Therefore  we,  the  ministers  and  rulers  of  the  Church 
of  God,  being  here  assembled  in  the  name  and  authority" 


sc  i  r  Li  n  E.  97 

of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  declare  before  you  all,  thai 
the  aforesaid  reasons  we  have   excommunicated,   and  by 
these,  do  excommunicate  X.  from  the  Church  of  God,  and 
from  the  fellowship  of  Christ  and  of  the  Holy  Sacr 
and  from  all  the   spiritual   blessings   and  benefit! 
(rod  promiseth  to  and  bestows  upon  his   Church 
a-  he  obstinately  and  impenitently  persists  in  his  - 
and  1.  fore  to  be  accounted  by  you  as  a  heathen 

man  and  a  publican,  according  to  the  command  of  Christ, 
-who  saith,  that  whatsoever  his  ministers  shall  bind  on 
earth,  shall  be  bound  in  heaven. 

Further  we  exhort  you,  beloved  Christians,  to  k 
company  with  him.  that  he  may  be  ashamed;  yet  count 
him  not  as  an  enemy,  but  at  all  times  admonish  him  as  you 
would  a  brother.  In  the  mean  time  let  every  one  take 
warning  by  this  and  such  like  examples,  to  fearthe  L< 
and  diligently  take  heed  unto  himself,  if  he  thinketh  ht 
ttctfideth,  h:d  lit  fall ;  but  having  true  fellowship  with  the 
Father  and  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  together  with  all  faith- 
ful Christians,  remain  steadfast  therein  to  the  end,  and  so 
obtain  eternal  salvation.  You  have  seen,  beloved 
brethren  and  sisters,  in  what  manner  this  our  excommuni- 
cated brother  has  begun  to  fall,  and  by  degrees  is  come 
to  ruin  ;  observe,  therefore,  how  subtle  Satan  is,  to  1  ring 
man  to  destruction,  and  to  withdraw  him  from  all  salu- 
tary means  of  salvation.  Guard,  then,  against  the  least 
beginnings  of  evil,  u  and  laying  aside  every  weight  and 
the  sin  which  does  so  easily  beset  us,  let  us  run  with  pa- 
patience  the  race  that  is  set  before  us,  looking  unto 
Jesus  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith;  be  sober, 
watch  and  pray,  lest  you  enter  into  temptation.  To-day, 
if  you  will  hear  the  voice  of  the  Lord  harden  not  your 
hearts,  but  work  out  your  own  salvation  with  fear  and 
trembling;"   and  let  every  one   repent  of  his  sins,  that 


98  LITURGY. 

our  God  may  not  humble  us  again,  and  we  be  obliged  to 
bewail  some  one  of  you ;  but  that  you,  with  one  aecord 
living  in  all  godliness,  may  be  our  crown  and  joy  in  the 
Lord. 

Since  it  is  God  who  worketh  in  us,  both  to  will  and  to 
<lo  of  his  good  pleasure,  let  us  call  upon  his  Holy  Name 
with  confession  of  our  sins,  saying : 


0 !  Righteous  God  and  merciful  Father,  we  bewail  our 
tins  before  thy  high  majesty,  and  acknowledge  that  we 
have  deserved  the  grief  and  sorrow  caused  us  by  the  cut- 
ting off  of  this  our  late  fellow  member;  yea,  shouldst  thou 
^aiter  into  judgment  with  us,  we  all  deserve,  by  reason 
A  our  great  transgressions,  to  be  cut  off  and  banished 
from  thy  presence.  But,  O  Lord,  thou  art  merciful  untG 
ns  for  Christ's  sake:  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  for  we 
heartily  repent  of  them,  and  daily  work  in  our  hearts  a 
greater  measure  of  sorrow  for  them;  that  we,  fearing 
thy  judgments  which  thou  executest  against  the  stiff- 
necked,  may  endeavour  to  please  thee.  Help  us  to  avoid 
all  pollution  of  the  world,  and  of  those  who  are  cut  off 
from  the  communion  of  the  Church,  that  we  may  not 
make  ourselves  partakers  of  their  sins:  and  grant  that 
he,  who  is  excommunicated,  may  become  ashamed  of  his 
sins.  And  since  thou  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 
but  that  he  may  repent  and  live,  and  since  the  bosom  of 
thy  Church  is  always  open  for  those,  who  turn  away 
from  their  wickedness;  we  therefore  humbly  beseech 
thee,  to  kindle  in  our  hearts  a  pious  zeal,  that  we  may 
labour,  with  Christian  admonitions  and  examples,  to 
bring  again  this  excommunicated  person  into  the  right 
way,  together  with  all  those  who,  through  unbelief  or 
^dissoluteness  of  life,  go  astray. 


CHURCH   DISCIPLINE.  99 

Give  thy  blessing  to  our  admonitions,  that  we  may 
have  reason  thereby  to  rejoice  again  in  him,  for  whom  we 
must  now  mourn  ;  and  that  thy  Holy  Xame  maybe  praised, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  who  hath  taught  us  to 
pray;   Our  Father,  etc. 


THE   RE-ADMISSION   OF   EXCOMMUNICATED 

PERSONS    INTO    THE    CHURCH    OF    CHRIST. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord,  it  is  known  unto  you.  that  some 
time  ago,  our  fellow  member  X.  was  cut  off  from  the 
Church  of  Christ:  we  cannot  now  conceal  from  you,  that 
he,  by  the  above  mentioned  remedy,  as  also  by  the  meon* 
of  good  admonition  and  your  Christian  prayers,  is  come 
so  far,  that  he  is  ashamed  of  his  sins,  praying  us  to  be 
readmitted  into  the  communion  of  the  Church, 

we.  by  virtue  of  the  command  of  Go  J,  are  in 
duty  bound  to  receive  such  persons  with  joy.  and  it 
being  necessary  that  good  order  should  be  used  therein, 
we  therefore  give  you  to  understand,  that  we  purpose  to 
in  the  aforementioned  excommunicated  person 
from  the  bond  of  excommunication,  the  next  time  when, 
by  the  grace  of  God.  we  celebrate  the  Supper  of  the 
Lord,  and  to  receive  him  again  into  the  communion  of  the 
Church  ;  except  any  one  of  you,  in  the  mean  time,  shall 
show  just  cause  why  this  ought  not  to  be  done,  of  which 
you  must  give  notice  to  us  in  due  time.  In  the  mean 
time,  let  every  one  thank  the  Lord  for  the  mercy  shown 
this  poor  sinner,  beseeching  him  to  perfect  his  work  in 
him  to  his  eternal  salvation.     Amen. 

Aftencard*,  if  no  impediment  le  alleged,  the  Minister  shall 
proceed  to  the  re'ddmUsion  of  the  excommunicated  Unntr,  in  th-6 
following  manner : 


100  LITURGY. 

Beloved  Christians,  we  have  lately  informed  you  of 
the  repentance  of  our  fellow  member  X.,  to  the  end  that 
he  might  with  your  foreknowledge  be  again  received  into 
the  Church  of  Christ ;  and  whereas  no  one  has  alleged 
any  reason  why  his  readmission  ought  not  to  take  place, 
we  therefore  purpose  at  present  to  proceed  to  the  same. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  (Matt.  18)  having  confirmed  the 
sentence  of  his  Church,  in  the  excommunicating  of  im- 
penitent sinners,  declareth  immediately  thereupon,  that 
whatsoever  his  ministers  shall  loose  on  earth  shall  be  loosed 
in  heaven;  whereby  he  giveth  to  understand,  that  when* 
any  person  is  cut  off  from  his  Church,  he  is  not  deprived 
of  all  hopes  of  salvation,  but  can  again  be  loosed  from 
the  bonds  of  condemnation.  Therefore,  since  God  de- 
clares in  his  Word,  that  he  takes  no  pleasure  in  the 
death  of  a  sinner,  but  that  he  turn  from  his  wickedness 
and  live,  so  the  Church  always  hopes  for  the  repentance 
of  the  backslidden  sinner,  and  keepeth  her  bosom  open 
to  receive  the  penitent.  Accordingly  the  Apostle  Paul 
commanded  the  Corinthian,  whom  he  had  declared  ought 
to  be  cut  off  from  the  Church,  to  be  again  received  and 
comforted,  since,  being  reproved  by  many,  he  was  come 
to  the  knowledge  of  his  sins ;  to  the  end  that  he  should 
not  be  swallowed  up  with  over-much  sorrow  (2  Cor.  2:7). 

Moreover,  Christ  teacheth  us  in  the  afore-mentioned 
text,  that  the  sentence  of  absolution,  which  is  passed  upon 
such  a  penitent  sinner  according  to  the  "Word  of  God,  i3 
counted  sure  and  firm  by  the  Lord;  therefore  no  one  who 
truly  repents  ought  to  doubt  in  the  least  that  he  is 
assuredly  received  by  God  in  mercy,  as  Christ  saith, 
(John  20:  28),  Wliosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted 
unto  them. 

But  now  to  proceed  to  the  matter  in  hand:  I  ask  thee, 
N.,  whether  thou  dost  declare  here  with  all  thine  heart 


CHURCH    DISCIPLINE.  101 

"before  God  and  his  Church,  that  thou  art  sincerely  sorry 
for  the  sin  and  stubbornness,  for  which  thou  hasi  beef 
ju*ly  cut  off  from  tlie  Church?  dost  thou  also  truly  believe, 
that  the  Lord  hath  forgiven  thee,  and  doth  forgive  thy 
sins  for  Christ's  sake?  and  art  thou  therefore,  desirous  to 
be  readmitted  into  the  Church  of  Christ,  promising  hence- 
forth to  live  in  all  godliness  according  to  the  command 
of  the  Lord? 

Answer.     Yes,  verily. 

TltAYi  the  Minister  sliall  further  say : 

We,  then,  here  assembled  in  the  name  and  authority  of 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  declare  thee,  K,  to  be  absolved 
from  the  bonds  of  excommunication ;  and  do  receive  thee 
again  into  the  Church  of  the  Lord,  and  declare  unto  thee 
that  thou  art  in  the  communion  of  Christ  and  of  the  Holy 
Sacraments,  and  of  all  the  spiritual  blessings  and  benefits 
of  God,  which  he  promiseth  to  and  bestoweth  upon  his 
Church.  May  the  eternal  God  preserve  thee  therein  to 
the  end,  through  his  only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

Be  therefore  assured  in  thy  heart,  my  beloved  brother, 
that  the  Lord  hath  again  received  thee  in  mercy.  Be 
diligent  henceforward  to  guard  thyself  against  the  subtlety 
of  Satan,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  world,  to  the  end  that 
thou  may  est  not  fall  again  into  sin;  love  Christ,  for  many 
sins  are  forgiven  thee. 

And  you,  beloved  Christians,  receive  this  your  brother 
with  hearty  affection ;  be  glad  that  he  was  dead  and  is 
alive  again,  he  was  lost  and  is  found;  rejoice  with  the 
angels  of  heaven,  over  this  sinner  who  repenteth;  count 
him  no  longer  as  a  stranger,  but  as  a  fellow-citizen  with 
the  saints,  and  of  the  household  of  God.     And  whereas 

83 


102  LITURGY. 

¥e  can  have  no  good  of  ourselves,  let  ns,  praising  and 
magnifying  the  Lord  Almighty,  implore  his  mercy,  saying: 


Gracious  God  and  Father,  we  thank  thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  give  this  our 
brother  repentance  unto  life,  and  us  cause  to  rejoice  in  his 
conversion.  "We  beseech  thee,  show  him  thy  mercy,  that 
he  may  become  more  and  more  assured  in  his  mind  of  the 
remission  of  his  sins,  and  that  he  may  receive  from  thence 
inexpressible  joy  and  delight  to  serve  thee.  And  where- 
as he  hath  heretofore  by  his  sins  offended  many,  grant 
that  he  may,  by  his  conversion,  edify  many ;  grant  also 
that  he  may  steadfastly  walk  in  thy  ways,  to  the  end. 
And  may  we  learn  from  this  example,  that  with  thee  is 
mercy,  that  thou  mayest  be  feared;  so  that  we,  counting 
him  for  our  brother  and  co-heir  of  life  eternal,  may  jointly 
serve  thee  with  filial  fear  and  obedience  all  the  days  of 
our  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  in  whose  Name 
we  conclude  our  prayer :  Our  Father,  etc. 


ORDINATION.  103 

IV.  FORMS  OF  ORDINATION. 

FOR  ORDAINING  THE  MINISTERS  OF  GOD'S  WORD. 

The  sermon  end  the  usual  prayers  being jini8hed,th»  Jlinister 
shall  thus  speak  to  the  congregation  : 

Beloved  brethren,  it  is  known  unto  you,  that  we  have 
now  at  three  different  times  published  the  name  of  our 
brother  X.,  here  present,  to  learn  whether  any  person 
had  aught  to  offer  concerning  his  doctrine  or  life,  why  he 
might  not  be  ordained  to  the  ministry  of  the  Word.  And 
whereas  no  one   hath  appeared  before  us,  who  hath  al- 

I  any  thing  lawful  against  I 
fore  at  present,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  proceed  to  his 
ordination.  For  which  purpose,  you,  N.,  and  all  those  who 
bere  present,  shall  first  attend  to  a  short  declaration 
taken  from  the  Word  of  God,  touching  the  institution  and 
the  office  of  Pastors  and  Ministers  of  God's  Word: 

Where,  in  the  first  place,  you  are  to  observe,  that  God 
our  heavenly  Father,  willing  to  call  and  gather  a  church 
from  amongst  the  corrupt  race  of  men  unto  life  eternal, 
doth  by  a  particular  mark  of  his  favour  use  the  ministry 
of    men  therein.      Therefore  Paul    saith,  that  the  Lord 

-  Christ  "gave  some,apostles; and  som< 

•.evangelists;  and  some, pastors  and  teachers; for  the 

•  .-ting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for  the 
edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ."  Here  we  see  that  the  holy 
Apostle  among  other  things  saith,  that  the  Pastoral  office 
is  an  institution  of  Christ. 

What  this  holy  office  enjoins,  may  easily  be  gathered 
from  the  very  name  itself;  for  as  it  is  the  duty  of  a  com- 


10-4  L  I  T  U  R  G  Y  - 

raon  shepherd,  to  feed,  guide,  protect,  and  rule  the  flock 
committed  to  his  charge;  so  it  is  with  regard  to  these 
spiritual  shepherds,  who  are  set  over  the  Church  which 
God  calleth  unto  salvation,  and  counts  as  sheep  of  his 
pasture.  The  pasture  with  which  these  sheep  are  fed.  is 
nothing  but  the  preaching  of  the  gospel,  accompanied 
with  prayer,  and  the  administration  of  the  Holy  Sacra- 
ments. The  same  Word  of  God  is  likewise  the  staff  with 
which  the  flock  is  guided  and  ruled.  Consequently,  it  is 
evident  that  the  oflice  of  Pastor3  and  Ministers  of  God's 
Word  is, 

First,  That  they  faithfully  explain  to  their  flock,  the 
Word  of  the  Lord,  revealed  l>y  the  writings  of  the 
prophets  and  the  apostles;  and  apply  the  same,  as  well 
in  general  as  in  particular,  to  the  edification  of  the 
hearers ;  instructing,  admonishing,  comforting,  and  re- 
proving, according  to  every  one's  need;  preaching  re- 
pentance towards  God,  and  reconciliation  with  him 
through  faith  in  Christ;  and  refuting  with  the  Holy- 
Scriptures  all  schisms  and  heresies  which  are  repugnant 
to  the  pure  doctrine.  All  this  is  clearly  signified  to  us  in 
Holy  Writ,  for  the  Apostle  Paul  saith,  that  these  labour 
in  the  Word;  and  elsewhere  he  teacheth  that  this  must 
be  done  according  to  the  measure  or  rule  of  faith.  He 
writes  also  that  a  Pastor  must  hold  fast  and  rightly  divide 
the  faithful  and  sincere  Word  which  is  according  to  the 
doctrine:  likewise,  "he  that  prophesieth  (that  is,  preach- 
eth  God's  "Word),  speaketh  unto  men  to  edification,  and 
exhortation,  and  comfort."  In  another  place,  he  proposes 
himself  as  a  pattern  to  Pastors,  declaring  that  he  "public- 
ly, and  from  house  to  house,  taught  and  testified  repen- 
tance towards  God,  and  faith  towards  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ."  But  particularly  we  have  a  clear  description  of 
the  office  of  Ministers  of  God's  Word  (2  Cor.  5:   18-20), 


ORDINATION.  105 

■where  the  Apostle  thus  speaketh,  "And  all  things  are  of 
Go»l,  who  hath  reconciled  us  to  himself  by  Jesus  Chri-t. 
and  hath  given  to  us  [namely,  to  the  Apostles  and  Pas- 
tors], the  ministry  of  reconciliation;  to  wit,  that  God  was 
in  Christ,  reconciling  the  world  unto  himself,  not  imput- 
ing their  trespasses  unto  them:  and  hath  committed  unto 
us  the  word  of  reconciliation.  Xow  then  we  are  ambas- 
sadors for  Christ  as  though  God  did  beseech  you  by  us: 
we  pray  you  in  Christ's  stead,  he  ye  reconciled  to  God.'' 
Concerning  the  refutation  of  false  doctrine,  the  - 
Apostle  saith  (Tit.  1  :  Pi  that  a  Minister  must  "hold  fast 
faithful  Word  of  God  that  he  may  he  able  by  Found 
doctrine  hoth  to  exhort  and  eonvince  the  gainsaytrs." 

Secondly,  It  is  the  office  of  the  Ministers,  publicly  to 
call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  behalf  of  the  whole 
congregation j  for  that  which  the  Apostles  say.  We  will 
"iirselves  continually  to  prayer,  and  to  the  ministry 
of  the  AVord,  is  common  to  these  Pastors  with  the  Apos- 
tles; to  which  St.  Paul,  alluding,  thus  speaketh  to  Timo- 
thy: "I  exhort,  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  supplications, 
prayers,  intercessions  and  giving  of  thanks,  be  made  for 
ail  men :  for  kings,  and  for  all  that  are  in  authority,"  etc. 
(1  Tim.  2:    1,  2). 

Thirdly,  Their  office  is  to  administer  the  Sacraments 
which  the  Lord  hath  instituted  as  seals  of  his  grace:  as 
is  evident  from  the  command  given  by  Christ  to  the 
Apostles,  and  in  them  to  all  Pastors,  "Baptize  them  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost."  Likewise,  "For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord 
that  which  also  I  delivered  unto  you,"  etc. 

Finally,  It  is  the  duty  of  the  Ministers  of  the  "Word,  to 
keep  the  Church  of  God  in  good  discipline,  and  to  govern 
it  in   such  a  manner  as  the   Lord  hath  ordained.     For 

8  * 


106  LITURGY. 

Christ  having  spoken  of  the  Christian  discipline,  says  to 
his  Apostles,  "  Whatsoever  ye  shall  bind  on  earth  shall 
be  bound  in  heaven."  And  Paul  will  have  the  Minister? 
know  how  to  rule  their  own  house,  since  they  otherwise 
can  neither  provide  for,  nor  rule  the  Church  of  God.  This 
is  the  reason  why  the  Pastors  are  in  Scripture  called. 
stewards  of  God  and  bishops,  that  is,  overseers  and  watch- 
men, for  they  have  the  oversight  of  the  house  of  God,  where* 
in  they  are  conversant,  to  the  end  that  every  thing  may  be 
transacted  with  good  order  and  decency ;  and  also  that 
they  may  open  and  shut,  with  the  keys  of  the  kingdom 
of  heaven  committed  to  them,  according  to  the  charge 
given  them  by  God. 

From  these  things  may  be  learned,  what  a  glorious 
work  the  ministerial  office  is,  since  so  great  things  are 
effected  by  it;  yea,  how  highly  necessary  it  is  for  man's 
salvation :  which  is  also  the  reason  why  the  Lord  will  have 
such  an  office  always  to  remain.  For  Christ  said  when 
he  sent  forth  his  Apostles  to  officiate  in  this  holy  func- 
tion, "Lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of 
the  world ;"  where  we  >ee  his  pleasure  is.  that  this  holy 
office  (for  the  persons  to  whom  he  here  speaketh  could 
not  live  to  the  end  of  the  world),  should  always  be  main- 
tained on  earth.  And  therefore  Paul  exhorted  Timothy, 
"to  commit  that  which  he  had  heard  of  him  to  faithful 
men.  who  should  be  able  to  teach  others;"  as  he  also, 
having  ordained  Titus  minister,  further  commanded  him 
to  "  ordain  elders  in  every  city"  (Tit.  1 :   5). 

Forasmuch  therefore  as  we,  for  the  maintaining  of  this 
office  in  the  Church  of  God,  are  now  to  ordain  a  new 
Minister  of  the  Word,  and  have  sufficiently  spoken  of  the 
office  of  such  persons,  therefore  you,  N.,  shall  answer  to 
the  following  questions,  to  the  end   that  it  may  appear 


ORDINATION.  107 

to  all  here  present,  that  you  are  inclined  to  accept  of  this. 
office  as  abore  described. 

First,  I  ask  thee,  dost  thou  feel  in  thy  heart  that  thou 
art  lawfully  called  of  God's  Church,  and  therefore  of  God 
himself,  to  this  holy  ministry  ? 

Secondly,  Dost  thou  believe  the  books  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testament  to  be  the   only  Word  of  God,  and  the 
perfect  doctrine  unto  salvation;  and  dost  thou  reject 
doctrines  repugnant  thereto  ? 

Thirdly,  Dost  thou  promise  faithfully  to  discharge  thy 
office,  according  to  the  same  doctrine  as  above  described, 
and  to  adorn  it  with  a  godly  life ;  also,  to  submit  thyself, 
in  case  thou  shouldst  become  delinquent  either  in  life  or 
doctrine,  to  ecclesiastical  admonition,  according  to  the 
public  ordinance  of  the  churches? 

Answer.     Yes,  truly,  with  all  my  heart. 

Then  the  Minister,  who  did  demand  those  questions  of  him r 
and  other  Minister*  icno  are  present,  shall  lay  their  hands*  on 
his  head,  and  say, 

God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hath  called  thee  to  this 
holv  ministry,  enlighten  thee  with  his  Holy  Spirit ; 
strengthen  thee  with  his  hand;  and  so  govern  the^  in 
thy  ministry,  that  thou  mayest  decently  and  fruitfully 
walk  therein,  to  the  glory  of  his  name,  and  the  propa- 
gation of  the  kingdom  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

the  Minister  shall,  from  the  pulpit,  exhort  the  ordained 
Minister,  and  the  congregation,  i?i  the  following  manner : 

Take  heed,  therefore,  1  cloved  brother  and  fellow-servant 
in  Christ,  unto  yourself  and  to  all  the  flock,  over  which 
the  Holv  Ghost  hath  made  you  overseer,  to  feed  the  Church 
of  God  which  he  hath   purchased   with   his  own  blood: 

*  7  :-  ceremony  shall  not  be  used  in  ordaining  those  who  have  be- 
:  •.!  in  the  ministry. 


108  LITURGY. 

love  Christ,  and  feed  his  sheep,  taking  the  oversight  of 
them  not  by  constraint,  but  willingly:  not  for  filthy- 
lucre,  but  of  a  ready  mind,  neither  as  being  lord  over 
God's  heritage,  but  as  an  example  to  the  flock.  Be  an 
example  of  believers,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  charity, 
in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity.  Give  attendance  to  reading, 
to  exhortation,  to  doctrine.  Neglect  not  the  gift  that  is 
in  thee;  meditate  upon  those  things,  give  thyself  wholly 
to  them,  that  thy  profiting  may  appear  to  all:  take  heed 
to  thy  doctrine,  and  continue  steadfast  therein,  Bear 
patiently  all  sufferings  and  oppressions,  as  a  good  soldier 
of  Jesus  Christ,  for  in  doing  this  thou  shalt  both  save 
thyself  and  them  that  hear  thee.  And  when  the  chief 
Shepherd  shall  appear,  thou  shalt  receive  a  crown  of 
glory  that  fadeth  not  away. 

And  you  likewise,  beloved  Christians,  receive  this  your 
Minister  in  the  Lord  with  all  gladness,  "and  hold  such  in 
reputation:"  Remember  that  God  himself  through  him 
speaketh  unto  you  and  beseecheth  you.  Receive  the 
word,  which  he,  according  to  the  Scripture,  shall  preach 
unto  you,  "not  as  the  word  of  man,  but  (as  it  is  in  truth) 
the  AVord  of  God.'*  Let  the  feet  of  those  that  preach  the 
gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good  things, 
beautiful  and  pleasant  unto  you.  Obey  them  that  have 
the  rule  over  you,  and  submit  yourselves;  for  they  watch 
for  your  souls,  as  they  that  must  give  account,  that  they 
may  Jo  it  with  joy,  and  not  with  grief;  for  that  is 
unprofitable  for  you.  If  you  do  these  things,  it  shall  come 
to  pass,  that  the  peace  of  God  shall  enter  into  your  houses, 
and  that  you  who  receive  this  man  in  the  name  of  a  prophet, 
shall  receive  a  prophet's  reward,  and  throuirh  bis  preach- 
ing, believing  in  Christ,  shall  through  Christ  inherit  life 
eternal.  Since  no  man  is  of  himself  fit  for  any  of  these 
things,  let  us  call  upon  God  with  thanksgiving: 


ORDINATION.  109 


Merciful  Father,  we  thank  thee  that  it  pleaseth  thee, 
by  the  ministry  of  men,  to  gather  a  Church  to  thyself 
unto  life  eternal,  from  amongst  the  lost  children  of  men. 
We  bless  thee  for  bo  graciously  providing  the  Church  in 
this  place  with  a  faithful  Minister.  We  beseech  thee  to 
qualify  him  daily  more  and  more  by  the  Holy  Spirit,  for 
the  ministry  to  which  thou  hast  ordained  and  called  him. 
Enlighten  his  understanding  to  comprehend  thy  holy 
Word,  and  give  him  utterance,  that  he  may  boldly  open 
his  mouth,  to  make  known  and  dispense  the  mysteries  of 
Endue  him  with  wisdom  and  valour,  to  rule 
aright  the  people  over  which  he  is  set,  and  to  preserve 
in  Christian  peace,  to  the  end  that  thy  Church, 
under  his  administration  raid  by  his  good  example,  may 
increase  in  numbers  and  in  virtue.  Grant  him  courage 
to  bear  the  difficulties  and  troubles  which  he  may  meet 
with  in  his  ministry,  that  being  strengthened  by  the 
comfort  of  thy  Spirit,  he  may  remain  steadfast  to  the  end, 
and  be  received  with  all  faithful  Bervants  into  the  joy  of 
his  Master. 

Give  thy  grace  also  to  this  people  and  Church,  that 
they  may  becomingly  deport  themselves  towards  this  their 
Minister;  that  they  may  acknowledge  him  to  be  sent  of 
thee  ;  that  they  may  receive  his  doctrine  with  all  reverence 
and  submit  themselves  to  his  exhortations:  to  the  end 
that  they  may  by  his  word,  believing  in  Christ,  be  made 
partakers  of  eternal  life.  Hear  us,  0  Father,  through 
thy  beloved  Son,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray;  Ous. 
Father,  etc. 


110  LITUR  G  V  . 


FOR  ORDAINING  ELDERS  AND  DEACONS. 

When  ordained  at  the  same  time  :  if  ordained  separately,  this 
form  shall  be  used  as  occasion  requires. 

Beloved  Christians,  you  know  that  we  have  several 
times  published  unto  you  the  names  of  our  brethren  here 
present,  who  are  chosen  to  the  office  of  Elders  and  Deacons 
in  this  church,  to  the  end  that  we  might  know  whether 
any  person  had  aught  to  allege,  why  they  should  not  be 
ordained  to  their  respective  offices.  And  whereas  no  one 
hath  appeared  before  us,  who  hath  alleged  any  thing  law- 
ful against  them,  we  shall  therefore  at  present,  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  proceed  to  their  ordination. 

But  first,  you,  who  are  to  be  ordained,  and  all  those 
who  are  here  present,  shall  attend  to  a  short  declaration 
from  the  word  of  God  concerning  the  institution  and  the 
office  of  Elders  and  Deacons.  Of  the  Elders  it  is  to  be 
observed,  that  the  word  elder  or  eldest  (which  is  taken 
out  of  the  Old  Testament,  and  signifieth  a  person  who  is 
placed  in  an  honourable  office  of  government  over  others) 
is  applied  to  two  sorts  of  persons  who  administer  in  the 
Church  of  Jesus  Christ:  for  the  Apostle  saith,  "the  Elders 
tliat  rule  well  shall  be  counted  worthy  of  double  honour, 
especially  they  who  labour  in  the  Word  and  doctrine/' 
Hence  it  is  evident  that  there  were  two  sorts  of  Elders  in 
the  apostolic  church,  the  former  whereof  did  labour  in 
Word  and  doctrine,  and  the  latter  did  not.  The  first  were 
the  ^Ministers  of  the  word  and  Pastors,  who  preached  the 
Gospel  and  administered  the  Sacraments;  but  the  others. 
Avho  did  not  labour  in  the  Word,  and  still  did  serve  in  the 
church,  bore  a  particular  office,  namely  that  they  had  thw 
oversight  of  the  Church,  and  ruled  the  same  with  the  Minis- 


O  R  D  I  K  A  T  I  O  X  .  Ill 

ters  i.     For  Paul(Roin.  12  ;  8),  having 

the  ministry  of  the  Ward,  and  also  of  the  office  ofdista 
lion  ordeac*  tnship,  speaketh  afterwards  particularly  of  this 
offiV-  He  that  ruleth,  let  him  doitwithdiligex 

likewise,  in  another  place,  he  counts  "governments"  among 
the  gifts  and  offices  which  God  hath  instituted  in  the 
Char  .  12:28).     Thus  we  see  that  these   sorts  of 

minis!  tdded  to  the  others  who  prea 

rist  them,  as  in  the  com- 

mon  Levil  to  the  priests  in  the    -  t  the 

ernacle,  in  those  things  which  they  could  not  perform 
•withstanding,  the  offices  always  remained 
tinet  one  from  the  other. 

|  roper  that  such  men  shou"  I 
■a   of  the  W  :  the 

Chnr  y   all  tyranny  and  lording  may 

:  the  Church  of  God,  which  may  sooner  creep 
in.  v  9  ivernment  is  placed  in  the  hands  of  one 

And  thus  the  Ministers  of  the 
with  the  E  a  body  or 

Chnr  ;  h  Christ  alludes  when  he  saitli:  "Tell  the 

.articular,   but 
s    vein  the  Church,  out  of  wl 
hosen. 

e,  in  the  first  place,  the  office  of  the  Elders  is, 
together  with  the  Ministers  of  the  Word,  to  take  the  o 
sight  of  the  Church,  which  is  committed  to  them,  and 

jently  to  look,  whether  every  one  properly 
himself  in  his  confession  and  conversation;    to  admonish 
those  who  "behave  themselves  disorderly,  and  to  prevent, 
as  much  as  possible,  the  Sacraments  from  beine  profaned; 
also  to  act,  according  to  the  Christian  discipline,  against 


112  LITURGY. 

the  impenitent,  and  to  receive  the  penitent  again  into  the 
bosom  of  the  Church:  as  it  doth  appear  not  only  from  th« 
above-mentioned  saying  of  Christ,  but  also  from  manv 
other  places  of  Holy  Writ  (as  1  Cor.  5,  and  2  Cor.  2),  that 
these  things  are  not  entrusted  to  only  one  or  two  persons, 
but  to  many  who  are  ordained  thereto. 

Secondly.  Since  the  Apostle  enjoineth,  that  all  things 
shall  be  done  decently  and  in  order,  amongst  Christians, 
and  that  no  other  persons  ought  to  serve  in  the  Church 
of  Christ  but  those  who  are  lawfully  called,  according  to 
the  Christian  ordinance,  therefore  it  is  also  the  duty  of 
the  Elders  to  pay  regard  to  it,  and  in  ail  occurrences 
which  relate  to  the  welfare  and  good  order  of  the  Church, 
to  be  assistant  with  their  good  counsel  and  advice  to  the 
Ministers  of  the  Word,  yea,  also  to  serve  all  Christians 
with  advice  and  consolation. 

Tliirdly.  It  is  also  their  duty  particularly  to  have  re- 
gard unto  the  doctrine  and  conversation  of  the  Ministers 
of  the  Word,  to  the  end  that  all  things  may  be  directed 
to  the  edification  of  the  Church ;  and  that  no  strange 
doctrine  be  taught,  according  to  that  which  we  read  (Acts 
20),  where  the  Apostle  exhorteth  to  watch  diligently 
against  the  wolves,  which  might  come  into  the  sheep-fold 
of  Christ:  for  the  performance  of  which  the  Elders  are 
in  duty  bound  diligently  to  search  the  Word  of  God,  and 
<^ontinual]y  to  be  meditating  on  the  mysteries  of  faith. 
Concerning  the  Deacons  ;  of  the  origin  and  institution 
of  their  office  we  may  read,  Acts  6,  where  we  find  that 
the  apostles  themselves  did  in  the  beginning  serve  the 
poor,  "At  whose  feet  was  brought  the  price  of  the  things 
that  were  sold:  and  distribution  was  made  unto  every 
man  according  as  he  had  need.  But  afterwards,  when  & 
murmuring  arose,  because  the  widows  of  the  Grecians 
Ttrere  neglected  in  the  daily  ministration,"  men  were  chosen 


O  R  I)  I  S  a  T  I  0  X.  11;] 

the  advice  of  the  apostles,  who  should  make  these* 

of  the  poor  their  peculiar  business,  to  the  <  i 
apostles  might  continually  give  themselves  to  pr    .       and 
to  the  Ministry  of  the  Word.     And  this  has  been  continued 
from  that   time  forward  in  the    Church,  a  from 

Rom  12:        where   the  A  speaking  of  this  office 

saith,  "he  that   giveth,   let   him  do  it   wi  [eity» 

And  (1  Cor.  12  :  28),  speaking  of -help,:    he  aieans  those 
who  are  appointed  in  the   Church  to  helj  -  .-    the 

-■nt  in  time  of  i,  which   pass 

gather,  what  the  Deacons'  office  is.  namely; 

in  the  fir*  place,  collect  and  preserve  with 

-      -test  fidelity  and  diligence,  the  alms  and  goods  which 

given  to  the  poor:  yea,  use  their  utmost  endeavours 

that   many  good   means  be  procured  for  the  relief  of  the 

poor. 

TL  lrt  of  their  office  consists  in    distribution 

rein  are  required  not  only  discretion  and  prudence  to 
-  alms  only  on  objects  of  charity,  but  also  cheer- 
fulness  and  simplicity  to  assist  the  poor  with  compassion 
and  hearty  affection;  as  the  Apostle  requires  (Kom.  12; 
and  2  Cor.  9).  For  which  end  it  is  very  beneficial,  that 
they  administer  relief  to  the  poor  and  indigent,  not  only 
with  external  gifts,  but  also  with  comfortable  words  from 
Scripture. 

To  the  end  therefore,  beloved  brethren.  X  X  that  every 
erne  may  hear  that  you  are  willing  to  take  your  respective 
-  upon  you.  ye  shall  answer  to  the  following  questions. 
And  in  the  first  place  I  ask  you,  both  Elders  and  Deacon* 
whether  ye  teel  in  your  hearts,  that  ye  are  lawfully  called 
•f  God  s  Church,  and  consequently  of  God  himself,  to 
these  your  respective  holy  off 

Secondly.     Do  ye  believe  the  books  of  the  Old  and  New 
Testament  to  be  the  only  Word  of  God,  and  the  perfeet 
S4 


114  LITURGY. 

doctrine   of   salvation;    and   do    ye    reject    all    doctrines 
repugnant  thereto? 

Thirdly.  Do  ye  promise,  agreeably  to  said  doctrine, 
faithfully  according  to  your  ability,  to  discharge  your  re- 
spective offices,  as  they  are  here  described?  Ye  Elders, 
in  the  government  of  the  Church  together  with  the  Minis- 
ters of  the  Word:  and  ye  deacons,  in  the  ministration  to 
the  poor?  Do  ye  also  jointly  promise  to  walk  in  all  god- 
liness, and  to  submit  yourselves,  in  case  ye  should  become 
remiss  in  your  duty,  to  the  admonitions  of  the   Church?. 

Upon  which  they  shall  answer. 

Yes. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Almighty  God  and  Father  replenish  you  all  with 
kis  s;raee,  that  ye  may  faithfully  and  fruitfully  discharge 
your  respective  offices.     Amen. 

The,  Minister  shall  further  evhort  tJietn,  and  the  whole  congre- 
gation, in  tl i c  following  manner : 

Therefore,  ye  Elders,  be  diligent  in  the  government  of 
the  Church,  which  is  committed  to  you,  and  the  Ministers 
of  the  Word.  Be  also,  as  watchmen  over  the  house  and 
city  of  God,  faithful  to  admonish  and  to  caution  every  one 
against  ins  ruin.  Take  heed  that  purity  of  doctrine  and 
godliness  of  life  be  maintained  in  the  church  of  God.  And, 
ye  Deacons,  be  diligent  in  collecting  the  alms,  prudent 
and  cheerful  in  the  distribution  of  the  same:  assist  the 
oppressed,  provide  for  the  true  widows  and  orphans,  show 
liberality  unto  all  men,  but  especially  to  the  houshold  of 
faith.  Be  ye  all  with  one  accord  faithful  in  your  offices, 
and  hold  the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a  pure  conscience, 
being  good  examples  unto  all  the  people.  In  so  doing  you 
will   purchase  to  yourselves  a  good  degree,    and  great 


ORDINATION".  115 

ln<  B3  in  the  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  hereafter 
our  Lord 
v  )n  the  other  hand,  beloved  Christians,  receive  these 
taint  the  Elders  that  rule 
Le  honour.  _  willingly 

.f  rnnieiit.     Provide  tl 
I  means  to  assist  the  indigent     Be  charitable,  ye 
.  and   contribute  willingly.     And, 
in  spirit,  and  deport  yourself  trolly 

.  >ur  benefactors,  be  thankful  to  them,  and  avoid 
murmuri  i  a  I  of  your  souls,  but  not 

for  bread.     "  Let  him  that  stole  [or  who  hath  been  burthen- 
some  to  his  neighbour]   steal  no  more:  but  rather  let  him 
labour,  working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is  g 
that  he  may  ha  to  him  that  needeth."   Each  of 

_  fches  _  your  respective  callings,  shall 

.   the  reward  of  righteousness.     But 
■  we  are  unable  of  ourselves,  let  us  call  upon  the  name 
of  the  Lord,  saying: 


0  I.  >nn  I  rod  and  heavenly  Father,  we  thank  thee  that  it 

tatfa  j  leased  thee,  for  the  better  edification  of  thy  Church, 

•  lain  in  it,  besides  the  Ministers  of  the  word,   rulers 

_     .     ssistants,  by  whom  thy  Church  may  be  preserved  in 

1  prosperity,  and  the  indigent  assisted;  and  that 
i  hast  at  present  granted  us  in  this  place,  meo 

testimony,  and  we  hope  endowed  with  thy 
■■'.:.  We  beseech  thee,  replenish  them  more  and  more 
h  gifts  as  are  necessary  for  them  in  their  minis- 
tration ;  with  the  gifts  of  wisdom,  courage,  discretion, 
nnd  benevolence,  to  the  end  that  every  one  may,  in  his 
respective  office,  acquit  himself  as  is  becoming  :  the  El 
ders.  in  taking  diligent  heed  unto  the  doctrine  and  con- 


116  LITURGY. 

versation,  in  keeeping  out  the  wolves  from  the  sheepfold 
of  thy  beloved  Son,  and  in  admonishing  and  reproving 
disorderly  persons:  in  like  manner,  the  Deacons,  in  care- 
fully receiving,  and  liberally  and  prudently  distributing, 
the  alms  to  the  poor,  and  in  comforting  them  with  thy 
Holy  AVord.  Give  grace  both  to  the  Elders  and  Deacons, 
that  they  may  persevere  in  their  faithful  labour,  and 
never  become  weary  by  reason  of  any  trouble,  pain 
or  persecution  of  the  world.  Grant  also  especially  thv 
divine  grace  to  this  people,  over  whom  they  are  placed. 
that  they  may  willingly  submit  themselves  to  the  good 
exhortations  of  the  Elders,  counting  them  worthy  of 
honour  for  their  works'  sake;  give  also  unto  the  rich, 
liberal  hearts  towards  the  poor,  and  to  the  poor,  grateful 
hearts  towards  those  who  help  and  serve  them  ;  to  the 
end  that  every  one  acquitting  himself  of  his  dirty,  thy 
Holy  Name  may  thereby  be  magnified,  and  the  kingdom 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  enlarged,  in  whose  Name  we 
conclude  our  prayers.     Our  Father,  etc 


MARRIAGE.  117 


V.     FORM   OP   MARRIAGE. 

THE  CONFIRMATION  OF  MARRIAGE  BEFORE 

THE  CHURCH. 

Whereas  married  persons  are  generally,  by  reae 
sin,  subject  to  many  troubles  and  afflictions;  to  \ 
that  you  N.  and  N.  who   desire   to  have   your   marriage 
bond  publicly  confirmed,  here  in  the  name  of  God, 
this  Church,  may  also  in   your  hearts  of  the 

certain  assistance  of  God  in  your  afflictions,  hear  th 
from  the  word  of  God,  how  honourable  the  marria  : 
is,  and  that  it  is  an  institution  of  God,   which  i 
ing  to  him.    [Wherefore  he  also  will  (as  he  hath  promised) 
tried  persons,  and  on  the  contrary. 
judge  and  punish  whoremongers  and  adulterers.] 

I.  In  the   first   place   you  are  to  know,  that  Gc 

Father,  after   he  had  created   heaven  and    earth,  and   all 

that  in  them  is,  made  man  in  his  own  image  and  likeness, 

should    have   dominion    over  the   beasts    of  the 

ih  of  the  sea,  and  over  the  fowls  of  the 

:id  after  he  had  created   man   he    said,  "1     is  not 

good  that  man  should  be  alone,  I  will  make  him  an  help 

...     And  th 
upon  Adam,  and  he  slept;   and  he  took   one  of  hi 
and   closed  up  the  flesh  instead  thereof     And    the    rib 
the   Lord  God  had  taken   from  man,  made  he   a 
woman,  and  brought  her.  unto  the  man.     And  Ada 
this  is  now  bone  of  my  bone,  and  flesh   of  my  flesh 
shall  be  called  woman,  because  she  was  taken  out  of  man. 


118  LITURGY. 

Therefore  shall  a  man  leave  his  father,  and  his  mother, 
and  shall  cleave  unto  his  wife,  and  they  two  shall  be  one 
flesh.''  Therefore  ye  are  not  to  doubt  but  that  the  mar- 
ried state  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord,  since  he  made  unto 
Adam  his  wife,  brought  and  gave  her  himself  to  him  to 
be  his  wife;  witnessing  thereby  that  he  doth  yet  as  with 
his  hand  bring  unto  every  man  his  wife.  For  this  reason 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  did  also  highly  honour  it  with  his 
presence,  gifts  and  miracles  in  Cana  of  Galilee,  to  show 
l hereby  that  this  holy  state  ought  to  be  kept  hoDOiirably 
by  all,  and  that  he  will  aid  and  protect  married  persons, 
even  when  they  are  least  expecting  it. 

[But  that  you  may  live  godly  in  this  ^tate,  you  must 
know  the  reasons  wherefore  God  hath  instituted  the  same. 

The  first  reason  is,  that  each  faithfully  assist  the  other, 
in  all  things  that  belong  to  this  life,  and  a  better. 

Secondly.  That  they  bring  up  the  children  which  the 
Lord  shall  give  them,  in  the  true  knowledge  and  fear  of 
God,  to  his  glory,  and  their  salvation. 

Thirdly.  That  each  of  them,  avoiding  all  uncleanness 
and  evil  lusts,  may  live  with  a  good  and  quiet  conscience. 
For,  to  avoid  fornication,  let  every  man  have  his  own  wife, 
and  every  woman  her  own  husband;  insomuch  that  all 
who  are  come  to  their  years,  and  have  not  the  gift  of  con- 
tinence, are  bound  by  the  command  of  God,  to  enter  into 
the  marriage  state,  with  knowledge  and  consent  of  pa- 
rents, or  guardians  and  friends ;  so  that  the  temple  of 
God.  which  is  our  body,  may  not  be  defiled;  for  whoso- 
ever defileth  the  temple  of  God,  him  shall  God  destroy.] 

II.  Xext  you  are  to  know,  how  each  is  bound  to 
behave  respectively  towards  the  other,  according  to  the 
Word  of  God. 

You,  who  are  the  bridegroom,  must  know,  that  God 
hath  set  you  to  be  the  head  of  your  wife,  that  you,  ac- 


i 


M  A  RRIAGE  110 

cording  to  your  ability,  shall  load  her  with  discretion; 
instructing,  comforting,  protecting  her,  as  the  head  rule? 
the  body ;  yea,  as  Christ  is  the  head,  wisdom,  consolation, 
and  assistance  to  his  Church.  Besides,  you  are  to  love 
your  wife  as  your  own  body,  as  Christ  hath  loved  his 
Church ;  you  shall  not  bo  bitter  against  her,  but  dwell 
with  her  as  a  man  of  understanding,  giving  honour  to  the 
wife,  as  the  weaker  vessel,  considering  that  ye  are  joint 
heirs  of  the  grace  of  life,  that  your  prayers  be  not  hin- 
dered. And  since  it  is  God's  command,  "that  the  man 
shall  eat  his  bread  in  the  sweat  of  his  face,"  therefore  you 
are  to  labour  diligently  and  faithfully,  in  the  calling 
wherein  God  hath  set  you,  that  you  may  maintain  your 
household  honestly,  and  likewise  have  something  to  give 
to  the  poor. 

In  like  manner,  must  you,  who  are  the  bride,  know  how 
you  are  to  carry  yourself  towards  your  husband,  accord- 
ing to  the  Word  of  God.  You  are  to  love  your  lawful 
husband,  to  honour  and  fear  him,  as  also  to  be  obedient 
unto  him  in  all  lawful  things,  as  to  your  Lord,  M  as  the 
body  is  obedient  to  the  head,  and  the  Church  to  Christ." 
You  shall  not  exorcise  any  dominion  over  your  husband, 
but  be  silent:  for  Adam  was  first  created,  and  then  Lve, 
to  be  an  help  to  Adam;  and  after  the  fall,  God  said  to 
Eve,  and  in  her  to  all  women,  "  your  will  shall  be  subject 
to  your  huiband."  You  shall  also  be  an  help  to  your 
husband  im  all  good  and  lawful  things,  looking  to  your 
family,  and  talking  in  all  honesty  and  virtue,  without 
wordly  pride,  that  you  may  give  an  example  to  others  of 
modesty. 

AYherefore  you  X.  and  you  X.  having  now  understood 
that  God  hath  instituted  marriage,  and  what  he  com- 
mands you  therein ;  are  you  willing  thus  to  behave 
yourselves  in  this  holy  state,  as  you  here  do  confess  6e/#v* 


120 


LITURGY. 


this  Christian  assembly,  and  are  you  desirous  to  be  con- 
firmed in  the  same. 
Answer.     Yes. 

Whereupon  the  Minister  -shall  say  to  the  assembly  : 

I  take  you  all,  who  are  met  here,  to  witness,  that  there 
is  brought  no  lawful  impediment. . 

Further  to  the  married  persons  : 

Since  then  it  is  fit  that  you  be  furthered  in  this  your 
work,  the  Lord  God  confirm  your  purpose,  which  he  hath 
given  you;  and  your  beginning  be  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  who  made  heaven  and  earth. 

Hereupon  they  shall  join  hands  together,  and  the  Minister 
speak Jfrst  to  the  bridegroom. 

ZST.  Do  you  acknowledge  here  before  God,  and  this  his 
holy  Church,  that  you  have  taken,  and  do  take  to  your 
lawful  wife,  X.  here  present,  promising  her  never  to  fur- 
sake  her ;  to  love  her  faithfully ;  to  maintain  her,  as  a 
faithful  and  pious  husband  is  bound  to  do  to  his  lawful 
wife  ;  to  live  holily  with  her ;  keeping  faith  and  truth  tu 
her  in  all  things  according  to  the  Holy  Gospel? 

Answer.     Yes. 

Afterwards  to  the  bride. 

y.  Do  you  acknowledge  here  before  God,  and  this  his 
hr'7v  Church,  that  you  have  taken,  and  do  take  to  your 
lawful  husband,  X.  here  present :  promising  to  be  obe- 
dient to  him;  to  serve  and  assist  Wm;  «ever  to  forsake 
him,  to  live  holily  with  him,  keerring  faith  and  truth  tt> 
him  in  all  things,  as  a  pious  and  faithful  wife  is  bound  tp 
her  lawful  husband  according  to  the  Holy  Gospel? 

Answer.     Yes. 


MiRRIAGE.  121 

Then,  th*  Minister  shall  say: 

The  Father  of  all  mercies,  who  of  his  grace  hath  called 
you  to  this  holy  state  of  marriage,  biDd  you  in  true  1ot« 
and  faithfulness,  and  grant  you  his  blessing.     Amen. 

Hear  now  from  the  Gospel,  how  firm  the  bond  of  mar- 
riage is  (Matthew  19:  3-9).  "The  Pharisees  came  unto 
him,"  etc.  Believe  these  words  of  Christ,  and  be  assured 
that  our  Lord  God  hath  joined  you  together  in  this  holy 
state.  You  are  therefore  to  receive  whatever  befalls  you 
therein,  with  patience  and  thanksgiving,  as  from  the 
hand  of  God,  and  thus  all  things  will  turn  to  your  advan- 
Qd  salvation.     Amen. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  bid  the  married  per  son*  to  kneel  down^ 
and  exhort  the  congregation  to  pray  for  them. 


Hearken  now  to  the  promise  of  God,  from  Psalm  128: 
Blessed  is,  civ. 

The  Lord  our  God  replenish  you  with  his  grace,  and 
grant  that  ye  may  long  live  together  in  all  godliness  and 
holiness.     Amen. 


122  LITURGY, 


VI.     THE   CONSOLATION   OF   THE    SICK. 

THB    FOLLOWING   TEXTS   OF  SCRIPTURE    SUGGEST   INSTRUCTION  AND  COMFORT. 

I.     SIX    AND    DEATH. 

Psalm  51 1  5.  Rom.  5  :  12.— Gen.  3  :  17-19.— Psalm  S9  :  4&  Eccles. 
f)  •  5.  Heb.  13:  14;  9  :  27.— 2  Sam.  14:  14.  Job  9  :  25.  Psalm  39  :  4-7. 
Eccles.  12  :  7.  James  4  :  14.— 1  Pet,  1 :  24.— Eccles.  3:1,  2.— Job  14 ; 
5.  Acts  17  :  26.— Job.  7:6;  9:25.  Heb.  11  ;  13.  —  Psalm  90  :  10.— 2 
Pet.  3 :  8.—  Ephes.  2  :  3.  Titus  1  :  16.  Psalm  14  :  1.  Rom.  7 :  19.  — 
Psalm  51  :  7,  S. 

II.     JUSTIFICATION"    TOH   TKE    RIGHTEOUSNESS    OF   CHRIST    IMPUTED   TO  BELIEVERS. 

Rom.  3  :  24,  28,  30.  Acts  10  :  43.— Phil.  3  :  S  —Psalm  32  :  1,  2.  Rom. 
5:  1  ;  S:  1,  3,  30-35.— Isa.  1 :  IS.  Tit.  2  :  14.— James  \> :  18.— Gal.  3  : 
IS.  Acts  13:  3n  39.— Heb.  11  :  6;  2:  17.  Rom.  3  :  2S ;  4:  24.  25; 
h :  17-19.— Jer.  23  :  6.     2  Cor.  5  :  21. 

III.  DEATH  DESIRABLE  TO  A  BELIEVER. 

2  Cor.  5  :  1-5.  Rom.  7  :  24 ;  S  :  22.— 1  Cor.  13  :  12.— Isa.  64  ;  4.  1  Cor. 
2:  9.— Psalm  S4 :  10.  Psalm  34:  1,  4.— Psalm  36:  S.  John  14:  2,  3 
Rev.  21  :  23.— Phil.  1  ;  2-23  John  12  :  26  ;  5:  24.  Luke  23  :  4-?,  43. 
Eccles.  12  :  7.  Phil.  3  :  20,  21.— 1  Pet.  5 :  10.  Rom.  8:  17,  IS.  2  Cor. 
4:  17.     Psalm  30  :  5.— 1  Pet.  4  :  13.     Heb.  13  :  12.    1  Pet.  2  :  21.    James 

1  :  2       Rom.  5:  3-5.— James  5:  S,  10,  11.— Heb.  2:  9 —Matt.  10:  22. 

2  Tim.  4  :  7,  S.     James  1  :  12. 

IV.     WATCH    AND    FRAY. 

1  Pet.  4  :  7.     Luke  12  :  35-43.      Matt.  25 ;  13.      Mark  13  :  33.-2  Pet. 

3  :  10.      Luke  21 :  34,  36  —Matt.   5  :  S.     Matt.  15  :  19.      Gal.  5  :  22.  — 
John  3  :  3.     Mark  10 :  14,  15.     Rom.  S  :  7. 

V.     RESURRECTION    AND    GLORY. 

1  Cor.  15:  16.  Ezek.  37  :  5.  Job  19  :  25,  26.— John  5 :  28,  29.  1  Thess. 
4 :  13-17.— 2  Cor.  5  :  10.— John  11  :  25,  26  ;  14  :  19.  1  Thess.  4  :  13-17.— 
2  Cor.  5 :  10  —John  11 :  25,  26  ;  14  :  19  ;  17  :  24.  Rev.  3 :  21.— Rev.  7: 
14-17.     1  Cor.  15:  49-57.— Acts  7  :  59.— Rev.  22  :  20. 


VII.     THE    CREEDS. 

THE    CONFESSION    OF    FAITH, 

Composed  in  the  Council  of  Xice,  A.  D.  325. 

We  believe  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all 
things  visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  begotten  of  his  Father 
before  all  worlds;  God  of  God,  Light  "of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  begotten,  rot 
made,  being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  by  whom  all  things  v.-ere  made 
us  men  and  for  our  salvation,  came  down  from  heaven,  and  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy 
Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was  made  man.  and  was  crucified  also  fnr  na 
tiua  Pilate.     He  suffered  and  was  buried,   and  the  third  day  he  arose  again  : 
the  Scriptures ;  and  ascended  into  heaven,  and  Bhteth   on  the  right   hand   of  the  Father. 
And  he  shall  come  again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead  ;   whose  king- 
dom shall  have  no  end. 

And  in  the  Holy  Ghost  who  spake  by  the  prophets.     And  one   holv   Cat 
Apostolic  Church,  *  We  acknowledge  one'baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins;   and  ue  h>.  k 
for  the  resurrection  of  the  dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come.     A>/un. 


LITUBG  Y  .  123 


THE    CREEP    OF     ATHANASHS,    A.     I).     333. 

I.  Whosoever  will  be  saved,  before  all  things  it  is  necessarv  that  he  hold  the  Catholic 
feltfc. 

S.  Which  faith,  except  one  do  keep  whole  and  undefiled,  without  doubt  he  shall  perish 
—lastingly. 

3.  Th  •  Catholic  faith  is  this,  that  we  worship  one  God  in  Trinity,  and  Trinity  in  Unity  : 
■    \  •■  anding  the  Persons  nor  dividing  the  Substance. 

5.  For  there  is  one  person  of  the  Father,  another  of  the  Son,  and  another  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

6.  But  the  Godhead  of  the  Father,  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Gho6t  is  all  o  le;  tha 
Glory  equal,  and  the  Majesty  co-eternal. 

Father  is.  such  is  the  Son,  and  Bach  is  the  Holy  Ghost. 
8.  The  Father  uncreated,  the  Son  uncreated,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  uncreated. 
h.  The  Father  incomprehensible,  and  the  Son  incomprehensible,  and  the  K..w  Ghost 
Incomprehensible. 

r  eternal,  the  Son  eternal,  an  1  the  Holy  Ghost  eternal : 

II.  And  yet  th-  ■  Eternals;  but  one  Eternal. 

12.  As  also  there  are  not  three  Incomprehensions,  nor  three  Uncreated,  but  one  Un- 
created, ana  one  Incomprehensible. 

So  likewise  the  Father  is  Almighty,  the  Son  Almighty,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  Al- 
mighty. 

14.  And  yet  they  are  not  three  Almighties,  but  one  Ah:  '. 

15.  So  the  Father  is  God,  the  Son  is  lied,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  is  God. 

16.  And  yet  there  are  not  three  Godi  d. 

17.  So  likewise  the  Father  ia  1  i,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  Loi=d  : 

18.  And  yet  they  are  not  three  Lords,  but  one  Lord. 

19.  For  as  we  are  compelled  by  the  Christian  Truth  to  acknowledge  each  person  by 

and  Lord, 
•  •  forbidden  by  the  Catholic  faith,  to  say,  there  be  three  Gods,  er  three 
Lords. 

21.  The  Father  is  made  of  none,  neither  created  nor  begotten. 

t*the  Father  alone,  not  made,  nor  created,  bat  v  -.. 

:.nd  of  the  Son,  neither  made,  nor  created,  nor 
begotten,  but  pr. 

24.  S  S  Sons ;  one  Holy  Ghost, 

not  three  Holy  I  - 

t  ad  in  this  Trim:-  .  \  nor  greater  nor  less  : 

.  ..nd  co-equal. 
17.  S  in  all  things,  as  it  is  n  Trinity,  and  Trinity  in  Unity 

herefore  that  will  be  sav<  k  of  the  Trinity. 

29.  Furthermore,  it  is  necessary  to  everlasting  salvation,  that  he  also  believe  rightly 
the  Ineamation  of  oar  Lord 

30.  For  the  right  Faith  is.  that  we  believe  and  confess,  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  tha 
Son  of  I  ■  Man  : 

31.  G<>d  of  the  substance  of  the  Father,  begotten  before  the  world  ;  and  man  of  the  sub- 

thi  r.  born  in  time  : 
3v.  PertV- 1  God  and  perfect  Man,  bavins  a  reasonable  Soul  and  a  human  Body  : 

33.  Equal  to  the  Father,  according  to  his  Godhead  :   and  inferior  to  the  Father  as  to  his 
nianhooi : 

34.  Who,  although  he  be  God  and  Man.  yet  he  is  not  two  bat  on*  Christ  : 

35.  One,  not  bv  conversion  of  the  Godhead  into  flesh,  but  by  taking  of  the  manhood 

3t>.  He  is  not  one  by  mixture  of  Substance,  but  by  unity  of  Person. 

37.  Fot  th    reasonable  soul  and  flesh  is  one  man  ;so  God  and  Man  is  one  Christ: 

38.  W  ur  salvation,  descended  _ain  the  third  day  fron\ 
• 

39.  Ho  ascended  into  heaven,  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  God.  the  Father,  Almighty: 

m  whence  he  shall  come  to  jndge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

41.  At  whose  coming,  all  men  shall  ris>  again  with  their  bodies  : 

42.  And  shall  jive  account  for  their  ow- 

43.  Anl  they  that  have  done  good  shall"  „o  into  life  everlasting :  and  they  that  have 
done  evil,  into  everlasting  fire. 

44.  This  is  the  Catholic  Fa:th.  which   except  a  man  believe  faithfully,  he  cannot  be 
saved. 

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